ATLS BUNDLED EXAMS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS GRADED A

Glasgow Coma Scale Correct ans - Chance fracture Correct ans - Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior...

Assessed first in trauma patient - Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - Fourth Complications of head trauma - Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis - Trauma Intervention that can help preve...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...

1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber I...

True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - aging is characterized by impaired adapt...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - mass lesion that requires surgical eva...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle ha...

Primary survey - (A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) (B) Breathing and ventilation (C) Circulation - stop the bleeding (D) Disability - neurological status (E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG Secondary survey - (A) Allergies (...

Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypot...