Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Review Questions and Answers

What is the by-product produced by oxygen and glucose when they are metabolized? Carbon Dioxide What is required for glycolysis to occur O2 and ATP Aerobic Metabolism is dependent upon Adequate and continuous supply of oxygen Patent Airway Functioning Lungs (pulmonary system) Functional Heart -Pumps blood to the cells Adequate supply of RBSs -Carry and tx O2 -Remove waste What is the most efficient method of energy production in the human body? Aerobic Metabolism You are treating a patient on-scene who has a blood loss of 20%. The patient's BP is in the normal range and RR is 22bpm. What class of hemorrhagic shock is the PT experiencing? Class II What happens when stroke volume falls? BP Falls Your Pt is showing signs of hematologic failure. What does this signify? Inability to form blood clots. Which of the following is most common after trauma in a prehospital setting? Hypovolemic Shock In the trauma pt, what is the most common cause leading to anaerobic metabolism? Blood Loss Which of the following is true about distributive shock? It occurs when the vascular space is larger than normal. At which phase of shock do the post capillary sphincters relax? Washout Which type of shock presents with warm, dry skin temperature, pink skin color, and lucid loc? Neurogenic