ITLS WRITTEN FINAL EXAM REVIEW WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT GOOD GRADE

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ITLS WRITTEN FINAL EXAM
REVIEW WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE

Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWER-during 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? -
ANSWER-the lowest

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What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved
in a moderate auto accident? - ANSWER-a rapid trauma
assessment




Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur
fracture or bilateral femur fractures? - ANSWER-bilateral femur
fractures




A tension pneumothorax is considered what kind of shock? -
ANSWER-mechanical




All trauma patients EXCEPT which are fluid resuscitated until a
systolic BP of 80-90: - ANSWER-head injury patients




Pleural decompression entails what? - ANSWER-- mid-
clavicular
- second intercostal space
- above the third rib (*do not go under the second rib to avoid
damage to the blood vessels and nerves)