2024 ATLS Module 2 - Airway mgmt. Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers

2024 ATLS Module 2 - Airway mgmt. Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Earliest priorities when managing an airway include Answer: ensuring an open airwayand identifying a compromised airway 2. Administer what to all trauma patients Answer: supplemental oxygen 3. How to know the airway is adequate Answer: Patient's is alert and oriented, talkingproperly, no neck or head injuries, and has been assessed and reassessed. 4. Risk factors for compromised ventilation Answer: Unconcious patients Obtunded patients (Alcohol, drugs) Patients with thoracic injuriesPatients with facial burns Patients with potential inhalation injuries 5. How to manage vomiting trauma patient Answer: ensure adequate suction materialsare available, also be prepared to log roll the patient properly while maintaining C-spine stability. 6. agitation can = Answer: hypoxia 7. Obtundation can = Answer: hypercarbia 8. cyanosis= Answer: hypoxemia, late finding 9. Symptoms of inadequate ventilation Answer: dyspnea, SOB, request to sit up tobreath. 10. Signs of inadequate ventilation Answer: tachypnea, tachycardia, arrhythmia, AMS,Retractions, nasal flaring, diminished breath sounds, Low O2 sat