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ATLS Case Scenario CDEM Self Study Modules Approach to Trauma "We have a motor vehicle accident 5 minutes out per EMS report." 47 year old male unrestrained driver, ejected 15 ft from car arrives via EMS. Vital Signs: BP: 100/40, RR: 28, HR: 110. He was initially combative at the scene, but now difficult to arouse. He does not open his eyes, withdrawals only to pain, and makes gurgling sounds. EMS placed a C­collar and Backboard, but could not start an IV. What do you do?

POST TEST ATLS 2021| 2022| 2023 With Correct and Verified ANSWERS (SOAL POST TEST). SOAL POST TEST 1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma a. is seldom life-threatening b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries i...

What is the Golden hour --ANSWER- refers to the first hour after an injury until definitive care at the Trauma Center 50% of mortality immediately after injury, within the first hour. Most trauma deaths occur immediately at scene and within the GOLDEN HOUR How much time, in reality, do you have of the golden hour once a pt hits the ED door --ANSWER- about 30 minutes, called platinum half hour When someone has trauma, but they die later from it (within days to weeks) what is it typically d...

ATLS TEST 1 LATEST EXAM /ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TEST 1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

8/11/2021 ATLS Flashcards | Quizlet Science / Medicine / Surgery ATLS ATLS Flashcards _ Quizlet ATLS Terms in this set (340) A 22-year-old man is re-examine the chest hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is...

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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT). 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher-level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. wi...

ATLS TEST 1 LATEST EXAM /ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TEST 1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ATLS TEST 1 LATEST EXAM /ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TEST 1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ATLS TEST 1 LATEST EXAM /ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TEST 1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATLS TEST 1 LATEST EXAM /ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT TEST 1 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is the Golden hour --ANSWER- refers to the first hour after an injury until definitive care at the Trauma Center 50% of mortality immediately after injury, within the first hour. Most trauma deaths occur immediately at scene and within the GOLDEN HOUR How much time, in reality, do you have of the golden hour once a pt hits the ED door --ANSWER- about 30 minutes, called platinum half hour ...

2024 ATLS Written Exam Review New Full Exam Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? Answer: preventing secondary brain injury.This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providingadequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs ofTBI what MUST be identified if present? How isthis done? Answer: mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient...