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4 component of perfusion - ANSWERadequate volume, air, intact/functioning vascular system and working pump hypovolemic shock - ANSWERinadequate fluid volume in the vascular system high space hypovolemic shock - ANSWERcaused by a spinal injury or drug overdose Mechanical shock - ANSWERpreventing the filling of the heart or obstructing blood flow cardiogenic shock - ANSWERShock caused by inadequate function of the heart, or pump failure. neurogenic shock - ANSWERblood flow stopped f...

What does DCAP abbreviate? A) Deformities, contusions, avulsions, punctures B) Deformities, compressions, abrasions, penetrations Correct Response C) Deformities, contusions, abrasions, penetrations D) Depressions, contusions, abrasions, penetration - ANSWERC If a patient is responsive to your voice only, makes incomprehensible sounds, and withdraws from pain, the GCS is: A) 11. B) 5. Correct Response C) 9. D) 7. - ANSWERC A comprehensive head-to-toe exam ...

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...

In a rear-impact moter vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury - ANSWERcervical q A 36 y/o/m sustains blunt force thoracic trauma and fits the criteria for a load-and-go patient. Which of the following should be preformed on the scene? - ANSWERAssess for other potentially life-threatening conditions Which of the following mechanisms of injury does not commonly cause damage to the spinal cord? - ANSWERLateral stress A 4 y/o/f is unconscious after falling off ...

Blunt Spinal Cord Injury - ANSWERPrimary damage Secondary damage - hypotension, hypoxia, swelling Assessment - ANSWERConscious: - Motor: move fingers and toes - Sensation: abnormal is suspicious

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...

What should be completed upon arriving at the scene? - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times are often related to what factor? - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration What ETCO2 value would indicate hyperventilation? - ANSWERless than 30mmHg What 2 interventions should be performed on a patient with a flail chest segment? - ANSWER1. C-Spine precautions 2. Positive Pressure Ventilations w/ a BVM Can hypovolemic (high-space) shock occur without any obvious trauma? - ANSWERYES! Inte...

When performing a needle decompression which of the following is the Best anatomical locations ? - ANSWERDirectly over the top of the fifth rib in the anterior axillary line Which of the flowing is true regarding Tatum in the elderly ? - ANSWERFatal out come scare more likely in the elderly that's in the young Which of the following organs will suffer the least structural damage form a gunshot would from a rifle ? - ANSWERLung Which of the following should always be performed prior t...

What is the Golden Hour? - ANSWERFirst 60 minutes after traumatic injury Describe Platinum 10 minutes: - ANSWERTime that it should take to load and go Describe the windshield survey: - ANSWERWhen arriving on scene, scan through the windshield to look at what is all involved in the scene. This is a crucial part of scene safety. Describe the fix it process: - ANSWERIf something is injured like a sucking chest wound, fix it and move on to the next injury. Basically, when you see it fix it....