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ATLS Module 1 Exam- Initial Assessment and Management Questions with Complete Solutions
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ATLS Module 1- Initial assessment andMgmt
Prehospital phase - Answer-Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and
shock, immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma
center)
Primary Survey - Answer-ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG
Secondary Survey - Answer-a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional
assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those
found in the primary survey
Hospital Phase - Answer-Ensure resusitation area
Airway equipment
Warmed IV crystalloid solutions
Monitoring devices
Protocol for requesting additional assistance
Transfer Agreements
Trauma members should wear standard precautions - Answer-face mask, eye
protection, water-impervious gown, and gloves
ABCDE if primary survey - Answer-
airway - Answer-
Breathing - Answer-
Circulation - Answer-Assessment of hemodynamics, blood volume, controlling bleeding.
Disability - Answer-Assess neuro function rapidly
-Level of consciousness
-Pupillary size and reaction
-Lateralizing signs
-SPinal cord injury
Exposure - Answer-Completely undress patient, but prevent hypothermia by putting on
warming blankets
A decrease in level of consciousness may indicate what? What should you do? -
Answer-may indicate a change in cerebral perfusion or a cerebral injury, re-evaluate the
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