ATLS Tests Exam Bundle

True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - aging is characterized by impaired...

Glasgow Coma Scale Chance fracture Transverse fracture through vertebra. In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. Anterior hip dislocation Flex...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - mass lesion that requires surgic...

Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. - 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavi...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management ...

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing...

re-examine the chest A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respirato...

What are the elements of the initial assessment? - preparation, triage, primary survey, adjuncts to the primary survey and resuscitation, consideration for transfer, secondary survey, adjuncts to the secondary survey, continued post resuscitation monitoring, definitive care What's the differe...

definition of; - multiple casualties - mass casualties - incidents in which nr of pat and severity of injuries do not exceed capability of facility to render care - nr of pat and severity of their injuries exceed capability of facility and staff term; upward deflection after QRS complex in a p...

When is the "1st peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution? seconds - minutes after injury When is the "2nd peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution? minutes - hours after injury When is the "3rd peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution? days - weeks after injury What is the ABCD...

Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hy...

re-examine the chest - A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sou...

Pts with maxillofacial or head trauma should be presumed to have a ___ injury - C spine injury >> C collar Objective signs of airway obstruction - Agitation (sign of hypoxia), Obtunded (hypercarbia), Snoring, gurgling, stridor horaseness Signs of inadequate ventilation - asymmet...