Exam (elaborations)
ITLS TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
- Course
- Institution
Exam of 5 pages for the course ITLS at ITLS (ITLS TEST 1)
[Show more]
Content preview
ITLS TEST 1Head Injury - answer What is the MOST common cause of death in a pregnant patient
involved in an MVC?
Spinal Cord Injury - answer Which of the following would NOT cause mechanical
shock?
Naloxone (Narcan) - answer If you suspect the alteration of mental status is due to
alcohol and blood sugar is 40, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT:
Rhabdomyolysis - answer The breakdown of muscle with the release of myoglobin into
the circulation
Amphetamines - answer Ecstasy and MDMA all fall under the category of:
Low infant birth weight - answer Domestic abuse of a pregnant woman has been
associated with:
Intrathoracic Abdomen - answer Where are the spleen, stomach, and transverse colon
located?
Tension Pneumothorax - answer A potentially correctable cause of TCPA is a:
20 - answer Hyperventilation rate for a brain-stem herniation in an adult is "____"
breaths per minute.
Standard Precautions - answer Treating each patient as if she is infectious is known as:
Diminished lung sounds - answer Which of the following does NOT make up Beck's
triad?
Sealing the wound with a gloved hand - answer The best initial intervention for an open
pneumothorax is:
Hepatitis B - answerWhich form of hepatitis is spread by exposure to infected blood, is a
major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer and has effective vaccines available to prevent
infection?
Cardiac Tamponade - answerWhich of the following injuries shows evidence of Beck's
triad?
, Using your hands or knees - answerThe MOST easily applied and readily available
method of cervical-motion restriction is with:
5; 15 - answerThe ITLS ongoing exam should be repeated every _________ minutes
for critical patients and __________ minutes for stable patients.
Frontal Collision - answerWindshield injuries occur MOST often with what type of
vehicle collision?
Head - answerOver three-fourths of all motorcycle deaths are due to what kind of
injury?
Both decrease - answerWhat happens to the hemtocrit/hemoglobin levels in a pregnant
female?
500 ml - answerWhich of the following volumes is within the normal range for tidal
volume?
35 - answerWhich of the following would be considered a normal end-tidal CO2?
Depress Ventilations - answerSedatives can cause which of the following to happen to
your patient?
Preplan for the encounter - answerWhat is the ideal way to handle an uncooperative
trauma patient under the influence?
Hyperextension - answerExcessive posterior movement of the head of neck is called:
Compensated - answerThirst, pallor, tachycardia, and a thready pulse are all found in
which stage of shock?
The increased chance for serious injury - answerWhat is a major concern for a patient
that was involved in a high-energy event?
1500 cc - answerHow much blood can a pregnant female lose before any detectable
change in BP?
TLJV - answerWhat is the mnemonic for the procedure of inserting a special cannula
through the cricothyroid membrane to provide ventilation and oxygenation when the
airway cannot be maintained because of obstruction?
True abdomen - answerInjuries in the ___________ are difficult to evaluate in the field
because of its location away from the anterior body surface?
Cardiac output and peripheral resistance - answerBlood pressure is the product of what
two factors?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller julianah420. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79223 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now