Spinal immobilization - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATLS Post Test / ATLS Study 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which one of the following statements concerning spine and spinal cord trauma is true? A. A normal lateral c-spine film excludes injury B. A vertebral injury is unlikely in the absence of physical findings of a cord injury C. A patient with a suspected injury requires immobilization on a short spine D. Diaphragmatic breathing in an unconscious patient who has fallen is a sign of spine injury

ATLS EXAM 2023 (Questions and Answers, 100% Verified) ATLS EXAM 2023 (Questions and Answers, 100% Verified) Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic br...

68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES IIII; Questions and Answers 100% Correct What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization Correct answer-Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) Correct answer-Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds Correct answer-Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object Correct answer-Tertiary Blast

68W COMBAT MEDIC FIELDCRAFT MODULES I-III with complete solution

What are the tactical indications for spinal immobilization - Motor vehicle accident, Fall greater than 15 ft, IED blast involving a MRAP Overpressure wave (internal damage to hollow organs) - Primary Blast Shrapnel and debris penetrating wounds - Secondary Blast Casualty is thrown into a solid object - Tertiary Blast What is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield - Extremity Hemorrhage Why is extremity hemorrhaging the leading cause of death on the battlefield - Not pro...

A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

Fieldcraft 1 Pre-Exam; Questions and Answers 100% Correct What are the preventable causes of death on the battlefield? Correct answerHemorrhage, tension pneumothorax, airway obstruction The majority of combat related wounds are due to Correct answer-penetrating trauma the tactical indications for spinal immobilization are Correct answer-mvc, falls > 15 ft, IED involving MRAP CPR should only be considered during which of the following? a. hemorrhage b. hypothermia c. shock d. pneu...

OEC Chapter 21 Test Questions with Correct Answers Assessment of the cervical spine of a patient complaining of lower back pain after falling 20 feet reveals no displacement, tenderness, or instability. Accordingly, you should: a. release manual in-line spinal stabilization. b. apply a properly sized cervical collar. c. immobilize the patient to a backboard without a cervical collar. d. inform the team that immobilization is not needed. - Answer Answer: b Objective: 21-8 Reference: 71...

NREMT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024 The national practicas exam - ANSWER-Prior to certification, the NREMT requires a psychomotor "skills" examination in addition to the computer-based cognitive exam. The process for completing the psychomotor examination varies from state to state - ANSWER-Consult your local EMS office for specifics about completing the psychomotor examination in your state The skill sheet that will likely be use or referenced during the psychomotor examinati...

How do most soldiers die? 90%? correct answer: Hemorrhage 90.9% 2% tension pneumothorax (solved by needle chest compression) 8% died from airway obstruction (solved by cricothyroidotomy or other airway maneuvers) Where do most injuries occur? correct answer: Extremeties-60% Head and Neck region-25% Torso-9% Of total combat deaths how many soldiers could have been saved? correct answer: 24.3% Of hemorrhagic deaths what is the highest percent? correct answer: truncal, 67.3% ...