Indications for ptx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPSS final review - part 2 my last will and testament 157 Questions with Verified Answers No breath sounds on affected side + trachea shifted to non-affected side - CORRECT ANSWER tension pneumothorax What is the puncture site for an emergent chest needle thoracostomy for: Pediatric Adult - CORRECT ANSWER Pediatric: 2nd ICS midclavicular Adult: 5th ICS in anterior axillary line (to avoid the long thoracic nerve) What gauge angiocath is used for an emergent chest needle thorac...

CPSS Centesis Exam 77 Questions with Verified Answers What is the indication of a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE Wha...

When something crashes in secondary survey, you... - Answer- GO BACK TO PRIAMRY SURVEY If the question says you do not have capabilities, you will most likely - Answer- PREPARE FOR AND DO NOT DELAY TRANSPORT How much blood can femur lose - Answer- 2L What is always going to be the shock type to pick - Answer- Hemorrhagic What are the classes of hemorrhagic shock - Answer- 0-15% is class 1 15-30 is class 2 30-40% is class 3 >40% is class 4 What is the EARLIEST predictor of sh...

ATLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED APPROVED BY: Want to earn $103 per month? 1. what is the #1 cause of preventable deaths after trauma?: hemorrhage 2. what initital labs should be drawn when starting an IV in trauma?: type and cross CBC for baselines preg test for females blod gases and lactate for shock 3. what are the 3 contra indications for a foley in trauma?: blood at eth urethral meatus perineal ecchymosis high riding or non-palpable prostate pel...

ATLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED APPROVED BY: Want to earn $103 per month? 1. what is the #1 cause of preventable deaths after trauma?: hemorrhage 2. what initital labs should be drawn when starting an IV in trauma?: type and cross CBC for baselines preg test for females blod gases and lactate for shock 3. what are the 3 contra indications for a foley in trauma?: blood at eth urethral meatus perineal ecchymosis high riding or non-palpable prostate pel...

ATLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED APPROVED BY: Want to earn $103 per month? 1. what is the #1 cause of preventable deaths after trauma?: hemorrhage 2. what initital labs should be drawn when starting an IV in trauma?: type and cross CBC for baselines preg test for females blod gases and lactate for shock 3. what are the 3 contra indications for a foley in trauma?: blood at eth urethral meatus perineal ecchymosis high riding or non-palpable prostate pel...

ATLS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED APPROVED BY: Want to earn $103 per month? 1. what is the #1 cause of preventable deaths after trauma?: hemorrhage 2. what initital labs should be drawn when starting an IV in trauma?: type and cross CBC for baselines preg test for females blod gases and lactate for shock 3. what are the 3 contra indications for a foley in trauma?: blood at eth urethral meatus perineal ecchymosis high riding or non-palpable prostate pel...