Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a
A.) initial assessment
B.) scene size-up
C.) rapid trauma survey
D.) ITLS reassessment exam - ANSWERB
Prolonged scene times may reflect
A.) a decrease in death rates
B.) delivery of better care
C.) accomplishment of interventions
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Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a
A.) initial assessment
B.) scene size-up
C.) rapid trauma survey
D.) ITLS reassessment exam - ANSWERB
Prolonged scene times may reflect
A.) a decrease in death rates
B.) delivery of better care
C.) accomplishment of interventions
D.) ineffective team collaboration - ANSWERD
which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation
A.) an adult respiratory rate >18 per minute
B.) a tidal volume <400mL
C.) an 02 sat >94%
D.) a capno of 30 - ANSWERD
an unresponsive 34 YO F was struck by a motor vehicle. You observe asymmetrical chest wall
movement with a flail segment on the right. Following delegation of c-spine control and opening the
airway you should
A.) consider BVM
B.) place a c collar
, C.) low-flo 02
D.) establish pain management meds - ANSWERA
A 23 YO F fell from a second-floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds
to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, and normal chest, ABD, and pelvis
examinations. Vitals are BP: 74/40, P: 54 and weak, and respers: 16. You should suspect
A.) hypovolemic shock
B.) relative hypovolemic(high space) shock
C.) mechanical(obstructive) shock
D.) cardiogenic shock - ANSWERB
which of the following regarding positioning for external jugular cannulation is incorrect?
A.) the pt must be supine
B.) if you suspect c-spine injury, the head must not be turned during cannulation
C.) if no suspicion of c-spine injury exists, turn the pt's head to the opposite side
D.) elevate the head to distend the vein and prevent air embolism - ANSWERD
Which of the following sets of vital signs is most compatible w/ a diagnosis of isolated traumatic
brain injury w/ increasing ICP
A.) BP: 170/100 P: 50
B.) BP: 80/60 P: 130
C.) BP: 80/60 P: 50
D.) BP: 170/100 P: 130 - ANSWERA
which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion restriction
A.) pts should be removed from the long spine board when it is safe and practical to do so
B.) neck traction should be applied to extend the neck upward during c-collar application
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