Chapter Review Questions for the ATLS Student Course Manual VERIFIED

Chapter Review Questions for the ATLS Student Course Manual VERIFIED Chapter 1 Initial Assessment and Management A cast-cutter should be used to remove a trauma victim's helmet if there is evidence of a C-spine injury or if _____. the patient experiences pain or paresthesias during an initial attempt to remove the helmet. The "A" in ABCDE stands for _______. Airway; however, always be cautious about and protect the cervical spine. Any patient who is cool and tachycardic is considered to be ____ until proven otherwise. in shock The definition of tachycardia depends on the patient's age. What heart rate is considered tachycardic for infants, toddlers/preschoolers, school age/prebuscent, and adults? Infants 160, toddlers/preschoolers 140, school age/prepubescent 120, and adults 100 Compensatory mechanisms may preclude a measurable fall in systolic blood pressure until up to ____% of the patient's blood volume is lost. 30% What is the trauma triad of death? The trauma triad of death is the combination of hypothermia, coagulopathy, and acidosis. Severe hemorrhage in trauma diminishes oxygen delivery, and may lead to hypothermia. Hypothermia, in turn, can halt the coagulation cascade, which exacerbates the hemorrhage. Since tissues are hypoperfused, anaerobic metabolism increases, causing the release of lactic acid and other acidic com