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Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER-A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ANSWER-Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a ger...

What is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm) What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - ANSWER-F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts (includes cardiac monitor, urinary ca...

a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ANSWER-Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation - ANSWER-Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? Multiple requests for water - ANSWER-EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the America...

What roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-1. Patient 2. Team leader 3. Core team 4. Contingency and support services What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-1. Clear roles and responsibilities 2. Shared mental model 3. Optimize resources 4. Strong team leadership 5. Engage in regular discipline of feedback 6. Strong sense of collective trust and confidence 7. Create mechanisms to cooperate and coordinate 8. Manage and optimize performance outcomes 9. ...

Major cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths • 25-64: poisoning is the leading cause of death • 5-24: MVC leading cause of death • TBI: more for males, 0-4 highest rate of death Injury prevention: 3 E's - ANSWER-• Engineering: technological interventions (airbags, alarms...

TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) What is kinematics? - ANSWER-A branch of mechanics (energy transfer) that refers to motion and does not consider the concepts of force and mass of the object or body. What is Newton's First Law? - ANSWER-A body at rest will remain at rest. A body in motion will remain in motion until acted on by a...

Prep & Triage - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team and assign roles 2. Prepare the room and equipment 3. Don PPE General Impression - ANSWER-Assess for uncontrolled hemorrhage or unresponsiveness / apnea and the need to re-prioritize C-ABC Gen. Impression interventions - ANSWER-Interventions to alterations may include: assessing for a pulse initiating chest compressions / call code control bleeding stabilizing C-spine Primary Survey** - A is for: - ANSWER-1st steps: Alertness and Ai...

Energy forces: Tension - ANSWER-forces stretch by pulling at opposite ends. Example: Tensile strength describes the tissues ability to resist pulling apart when stretched. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles can tear when they are overstretched (Achilles tendon) Energy Forces: Compression - ANSWER-Compression forces crush by squeezing together. Example: Injuries to organs occur when the organs are crushed from surrounding internal organs or structures such as a seat belt worn up across th...

A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife reported suddenly becoming anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. the patient is exhibiting signs of symptoms commonly associated with which of the following conditions? A) acute lung injury B) fat embolism C) PTX D) pu...

what organs tolerate pressure wave energy better? - ANSWER-solid organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus) Highest rate of TBI related hospitalizations and death occurs in... - ANSWER-males ages 0 to 4 What organs resist shearing forces better? - ANSWER-air filled organs (lungs, bowel) True or False? With deceleration injuries the longer the distance of deceleration, the better the outcomes - ANSWER-True Lateral impacts are often associated with which type of injury? -...