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Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - ANSWER<8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - ANSWERRight after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - ANSWERscene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - ANSWERIn the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injur...

What are the 4 components of perfusion - ANSWER1. intact vascular system 2. adequate air exchange 3. adequate fluid volume 4. functioning pump what is the definition of shock - ANSWERinadequate tissue perfusion What are the 4 basic rules of shock management - ANSWERmanage the airway manage oxygenation and ventilation control bleeding whenever possible maintain circulation through adequate HR and intravascular volume Name that Shock: shock caused by spinal injury in which spinal...

Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - ANSWERa rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur ...

A 34 year old male is injured in a motor vehicle collision. physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are resps 20, HR is 120BPM, BP 100/60; how should this patient be managed in the field? A)IV fluid TKVO B)IV fluid 20mL/Kg bolus C)Fentanyl 100mcg IV D) INsert an OPA and assist ventilations - ANSWERA) IV fluid TKVO What is the Sellick's Maneuver? - ANSWERPosteriorly directed pressure applied...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up pg 2 Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration pg 34 Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG pg 79 A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic ...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital s...

What makes up the ITLS Primary Survey - ANSWERScene size up Initial assessment Rapid trauma survey or Focused exam Critical interventions and transport decisions Contact medical direction What makes up the ITLS Secondary Survey - ANSWERRepeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Perform neuro exam Perform head to toe exam What makes up the ITLS Ongoing Exam - ANSWERRepeat initial assessment Repeat vital signs Reassess abdomen Check injuries and interventions What is the purpo...

what are the three seperate events of a MVC? - ANSWERmachine collision, body collision and organ collision what are the five common forms of MVC's? - ANSWERfrontal impact,lateral impact, rear impact, rollover, rotational occupants ejected from the vehicle are how many times more likely to have serious injury? - ANSWER3x more likely what three factors need to be taken into account for fall injuries? - ANSWERheight, anatomic area impacted and the surface struck knife wound severity ...

Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowest All trauma patients EXCEPT which are fluid resuscitated until a systolic BP of 80-90: - ANSWERhead injury patients Pleural decompression entails what? - ANSWER- mid-clavicular - second inter...

Primary Survey - ANSWERBrief Exam to find immediately life threatening conditions (pg 29). Rapid Trauma Survey - ANSWERBrief exam from head to toe performed to ID life threatening injuries (pg 29). Focused Exam - ANSWERExam used when there is a localized MOI, limited to injured area (pg 30). Ongoing Exam - ANSWERAbbreviated exam to determine changes in the patient's condition (pg 30). Common cause of missed injuries or errors in treatment? - ANSWERInterruption of Primary Survey by...