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The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - correct answer Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? - correct answer Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - correct an...

Primary Survey (ABCDE) - correct answer Airway Breathing and Ventilation Circulation and hemmorrhage control Disability (neurological assessment) Exposure/ Environmental control What happens if you intubate before treating a pneumothorax ? - correct answer Simple pneumothorax can turn into a tension pneumothorax from positive pressure ventilation When does the secondary survey occur? - correct answer After primary is completed, resuscitation efforts are made and patient is improving...

10 Signs and sx of tension pneumothorax - correct answer pain hunger ratory distress cardia ension eal deviation away from injury teral absence of breath sounds ted hemithorax w/out respiratory movement vein distention sis (late sign) Signs and sx of cardiac tamponade - correct answer 1. Becks Triad= increased venous pressure(distended neck veins), decreased arterial pressure(hypotension), muffled heart tones 2. PEA 3. JVD &/or Kussmauls sign 4. Use FAST to dx tension pneu...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - correct answer notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - correct answer safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - correct answer take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receivi...

trucks and buses weighing 33,001 and over with 10 tires or more - correct answer Class 8 heavy duty trucks can tow trucks weighing 26,000 through 33,000 pounds with 6 tires or more - correct answer Class 7 heavy duty trucks can tow weakness, fatigue, cramps, profuse sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, and vision problems - correct answer Symptoms of heat related illnesses buses, trucks, RVs and vans weighing 19,501 through 26,000 pounds with 6 tires or more. - correct answer Class 6 ...

Air Dam - correct answer a flexible air-deflecting panel usually located below the radiator support. Approach Angle - correct answer the angle between the plane of the carrier bed or platform and the ground. Auxiliary Braking Device - correct answer a device which attaches to the disabled vehicle to assist the tow truck's brakes in retarding or stopping both vehicles. Auxiliary Equipment - correct answer equipment that is not necessary to perform the basic function of the primary equ...

Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier? a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline - correct answer C Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position? A. In front of the bed B. Behind the bed C. The right side of the bed ...

What percent strength does a swage end provide? A. 80-90% B. 50-60% C. 90-100% D. 70-80% - correct answer C What is the system for identifying chain? A. Chains weight letter and manufacturer number B. Chains volume letter and grade number C. Chains manufacturer letter and length number D. Chains manufacturer letter and grade number - correct answer D What is a downside of alloy chains? A. It is cheap B. It is expensive C. It is not heat treated D. It is weak - correct ans...

After setting the disabled vehicle's parking brake, what should you do? A. Chock the front of the trailing end's tires B. Chock the back of the trailing end's tires C. Turn on the vehicle's four ways D. All of the above - correct answer D When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper? A. 6 inches B. 1 foot C. 1.5 feet D. 3 feet - correct answer B When backing the...

Cables must be wound _____________ A. Loosely and gently B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong D. Loosely and even - correct answer B What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop? A. Winch B. Snatch Block C. Sheave D. Wedge Socket - correct answer D What are the four most common types of chain? A. Transport B. Alloy C. Proof coil D. High test E. All of the above - correct answer E Which of the following types of chain is heat treated? A. Proof...