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In a rear-impact motor vehicle collision, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERA. Cervical A pericardiocentesis is performed to: A. To remove fluid from the lining around the lungs B. To remove fluid from the lining around the heart C. To inject medications directly into the heart D. To monitor stroke volume - ANSWERB. To remove fluid from the lining around the heart A 36-year-old male sustains blunt fo...

In a rear-impact motor vehicle crash, which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury? a. cervical b. thoracic c. lumbar d. sacral-coccygeal - ANSWERa. cervical Prolonged scene times may reflect: a. a decrease in death rates b. delivery of better care c. accomplishment of interventions d. ineffective team collaboration - ANSWERd. ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? a. an adult respiratory rate greater than 20 per...

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Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - ANSWER<8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - ANSWERRight after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - ANSWERscene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - ANSWERIn the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injur...

What are the 4 components of perfusion - ANSWER1. intact vascular system 2. adequate air exchange 3. adequate fluid volume 4. functioning pump what is the definition of shock - ANSWERinadequate tissue perfusion What are the 4 basic rules of shock management - ANSWERmanage the airway manage oxygenation and ventilation control bleeding whenever possible maintain circulation through adequate HR and intravascular volume Name that Shock: shock caused by spinal injury in which spinal...

Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - ANSWERa rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur ...

A 34 year old male is injured in a motor vehicle collision. physical examination is normal except for diffuse abdominal tenderness. He is conscious and vital signs obtained enroute to the hospital are resps 20, HR is 120BPM, BP 100/60; how should this patient be managed in the field? A)IV fluid TKVO B)IV fluid 20mL/Kg bolus C)Fentanyl 100mcg IV D) INsert an OPA and assist ventilations - ANSWERA) IV fluid TKVO What is the Sellick's Maneuver? - ANSWERPosteriorly directed pressure applied...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up pg 2 Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration pg 34 Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG pg 79 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 ...

What is a Scene Size-Up? - Answer Observations made and actions taken at a trauma scene before actually approaching the patient. It is the initial step in the ITLS Primary Survey What does "OPIM" stand for? - Answer Other Potentially Infectious Material What equipment should you always take with you for trauma patients? - Answer -PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) -Patient transport device (stretcher, long spine board, and so on) with effective strapping and head motion-restriction dev...

Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - ANSWERScene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - ANSWERIneffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - ANSWERAn 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 s...