TIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS|A+ GRADED|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________
ANSWER
Endotracheal intubation
What does definitive haemorrhage control refer to?
(3)
ANSWER
1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?
ANSWER
crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area
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
1
,MCC of shock in trauma pt
ANSWER
Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion?
ANSWER
Metabolic acidosis
Describe the 3 for 1 rule
ANSWER
Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution
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
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma?
ANSWER
CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose?
ANSWER
Abdominal hemorrhage
2
, When is a laparotomy indicated?
ANSWER
Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal bleeding or peritonitis
Normal resting ICP
ANSWER
10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP?
ANSWER
Mannitol in a 20% solution
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe?
ANSWER
The relationship between IC volume and pressure
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability?
ANSWER
Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury?
ANSWER
Direct pressure and fluid resuscitation
Full thickness burn
ANSWER
3
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________
ANSWER
Endotracheal intubation
What does definitive haemorrhage control refer to?
(3)
ANSWER
1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?
ANSWER
crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area
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
1
,MCC of shock in trauma pt
ANSWER
Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion?
ANSWER
Metabolic acidosis
Describe the 3 for 1 rule
ANSWER
Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution
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
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma?
ANSWER
CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose?
ANSWER
Abdominal hemorrhage
2
, When is a laparotomy indicated?
ANSWER
Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal bleeding or peritonitis
Normal resting ICP
ANSWER
10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP?
ANSWER
Mannitol in a 20% solution
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe?
ANSWER
The relationship between IC volume and pressure
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability?
ANSWER
Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury?
ANSWER
Direct pressure and fluid resuscitation
Full thickness burn
ANSWER
3
