INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA 2024
LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



What is Quniary Blast - ANSWERS-Contamination by chemical, biological, or
radiological material that was dispersed by the explosion



QUESTION 2



What are the reasons that would interrupt the Primary Survey - ANSWERS-Scene
becomes unsafe, Obstructed airway, Cardiac arrest



QUESTION 3



For critical patients, the goal of the Primary Survey should be how long -
ANSWERS-< 2 and on scene time < 5



QUESTION 4



What is the purpose of the Initial Assessment - ANSWERS-To prioritize the
patient and to determine the existence of immediately life threatening conditions
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LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM

QUESTION 5



What is External Laryngeal Manipulation (ELM) - ANSWERS-A maneuver to
improve visulization of the vocal cords during endotracheal intubation



QUESTION 6



What is Sellick maneuver - ANSWERS-Posterior pressure on the cricoid cartilage
to prevent gastricc insufflation and vomiting



QUESTION 7



How much does the endotracheal tube move if the patient's head is flexed or
extended - ANSWERS-2 to 2.5cm



QUESTION 8



What does "BOOTS" mean - ANSWERS-It is used to predict difficulties during
mask ventilation




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