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

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 When someone has trauma, but they die later from it (within days to weeks) what is it typically due to? --ANSWER- hemorrhagic shock- most common Hypovolemic shock What is the mneumonic for Hand-off to trauma team? --ANSWER- MIST Mechanism of injury- need high index of suspicion for dx after getting MOI Injuries found and suspected Symptoms and signs Treatment: Usually treat before definitive dx via tests! Objectives of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) --ANSWER1. initial evaluation of the trauma pt 2. Identify life threatening injuries and initiate tx 3. Stabilize the trauma pt What is the mnemonic for history taking – ANSWER- "SAMPLE" Signs/Sx Allergies Medication Past medical illness Last meal Event/Environment related to injury Test that you give to all female pts of childbearing age? --ANSWER- BHCG What are the complications of initial tra