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ITLS Trauma Test – Questions & Proper SolutionsAbnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist
etc..) Right Ans - <8 and >24
When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment Right Ans - Right after
airway
A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding)
3 things that stop your assessment right away. Right Ans - scene hazard,
airway obstruction, cardiac arrest
During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding Right Ans
- In the Initial assessment
Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding
When the injury occurs, what clock just started? Right Ans - The "Golden
Period" (used to be the golden hour)
Max length of your initial assessment Right Ans - 2 min.
Max length of "load and go" scene time? Right Ans - Critical trauma scene
time is 5 min. or less.
ELM stands for? Right Ans - External Laryngeal Manipulation
Selick vs. ELM Right Ans - Selick is when you close the esophagus to
prevent air in the gastric.
ELM is a manipulation technique to move the airway into alignment for
intubation.
SMR stands for? Right Ans - Spinal Mobilization RESTRICTION
Best GCS score is? Right Ans - Eyes 4
Verbal 5
Motor 6
Total 15
1st action of initial assessment? Right Ans - Scene safety
, Who is responsible for assessments of the patient? Right Ans - Team leader
only
Focused or Rapid trauma survey for a generalized, significant MOI? Right
Ans - Rapid trauma assessment
How much does the tube move with neck flexion or extension? Right Ans -
2-2.5cm
What team member can determine level of consciousness? Right Ans -
team leader only
Most important thing to do when a child is unresponsive with obvious
respiratory disress, tachypneic and shallow, weak slow pulse? Right Ans -
assist ventilations
What angle and position do you tip or roll a pregnant woman? Right Ans -
Left lateral side, rolled up 15-30 degrees
Adequate respiratory rate for an adult? Right Ans - 10-12 per minute
every 5-6 seconds
What does stridor indicate in a trauma patient? Right Ans - Airway
obstruction
Major pediatric sign of shock? Right Ans - tachycardia
ETCO2 level for impending respiratory collapse? Right Ans - <30
BOOTS acronym Right Ans - Difficult BVM items
B-Beards
O-Obesity
O-Older
T-Toothless
S-Snoring
In a head injury what do you maintain BP at? Right Ans - 110-120 mmHg
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