Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - Scene Size-up
Prolonged scene times may reflect: - Ineffective team collaboration
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - An end tidal CO2 level less than 30
mmHG
A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcon...
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Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ✔✔Scene Size-up
Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ✔✔Ineffective team collaboration
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ✔✔An end tidal CO2 level less than 30
mmHG
A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She
responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal
chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital signs are: BP 74/40, P 54 & Weak, and R 16. You should
suspect: - ✔✔Relative hypovolemic (high-space) shock
Rationale: The condition causing the vascular space to be too large for a normal amount of blood has
been called "shock", or relative hypovolemia. Neurogenic shock, commonly called spinal shock, is a form
of relative hypovolemia. The clinical presentation of neurogenic shock differs from hemorrhagic shock in
that there is no catecholamine release and this no pallor (vasoconstriction), tachycardia, or sweating.
The patient will have a decreased BP but the HR will be normal or slow, and the skin is usually warm, dry
and pink
An unresponsive 34 y/o female was struck by a vehicle. You observe Asymmetrical chest wall movement
with a flail segment on the right. Following delegation of c-spine control and opening the airway, you
should? - ✔✔Stabilize the chest wall
Which of the following regarding PT positioning for external jugular cannulation is Incorrect? -
✔✔Elevate the head to distend the vein and prevent air embolism.
Rationale: The PT must be in the supine position, preferably head down, to distend the vein and prevent
air embolism.
, Which of the following set of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of isolated traumatic brain
injury with increasing ICP? - ✔✔BP 170/100, P 50
Rationale: When the ICP increases, the systemic BP increases to try to preserve blood flow to the brain.
The body senses the rise in systemic BP, and this triggers a drop in the pulse rate as the body tries to
lower the systemic BP
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion restriction? - ✔✔Neck traction
should be applied to extend the neck upward during cervical collar application
A 15 y/o male was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The PT is A/O, BP 112/68, P 94, R18. You
should? - ✔✔Prepare PT for transport & establish vascular access during transport.
A 33yo female's leg was trapped in a piece of industrial equipment and has been extricated. She is now
complaining of secure lower leg pain. PT is A/O with no signs of external hemorrhage. Vital signs are:
BP 132/78, P 96, R 20. Which of the following is indicated? - ✔✔Administer pain medication
Establishing vascular access on scene is indicated: - ✔✔To administer medication
Which of the following changes is most useful to monitor in the child with head injury? - ✔✔Level of
consciousness
Rationale: changing of LOC is the best indicator of traumatic brain injury
In the geriatric PT, which of the following findings is most likely caused by an acute injury? -
✔✔Hypotension
A 31yo female was the restrained driver of a vehicle that hit a utility pole at moderate speed. The drivers
side airbag deployed. She is A/O & anxious. She reports that she is 8mo pregnant and complain of
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