ATLS PRE AND POST TEST PACKAGE

True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. CORRECT ANSWERS: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? CORRECT ANSWERS: aging is...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? CORRECT ANSWERS: preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? CORRECT ANSWERS: mass l...

Glasgow Coma Scale Chance fracture Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. CORRECT ANSWERS: 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. CORRECT ANSWERS: Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or bl...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...

ABCDE Mnemonic CORRECT ANSWERS: A - Airway with cervical spine protection B - Breathing C - Circulation, stop bleeding D - Disability or neurological status E - Exposure (undress) & Environment (temperature control) Breathing & ventilation - injuries that impair ventilation CORRECT ANSWERS:...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are decreased in the l...

A 22yo M is hypotensive and tachycardia after a shotgun wound to the L shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40. After 2L of fluids his BP increases to 122/84. HR is 100bpm and his RR is 28. Breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and a closed tube thoracotomy is performed with a small amount...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...