ATLS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2024/2024 LATEST UPDATE…GRADE A+

ATLS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2024/2024 LATEST UPDATE…GRADE A+ Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Answer Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - Answer crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - Answer 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - Answer Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - Answer 11 L/min MCC of shock in trauma pt - Answer Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage Describe the 3 for 1 rule - Answer Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? - Answer Metabolic acidosis In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified? 1) Simple PTX 2) Pulmonary contusion 3) Traumatic aortic disruption - Answer Secondary Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG