2024 ATLS – Trauma Guaranteed A+ Study Guide | Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100%

2024 ATLS – Trauma Guaranteed A+ Study Guide | Actual Questions and Answers, Complete 100% 1. Pts with maxillofacial or head trauma should be presumed to have a injury Answer: C spine injury >> C collar 2. Objective signs of airway obstruction Answer: Agitation (sign of hypoxia), Obtunded(hypercarbia), Snoring, gurgling, stridor hoarseness 3. Signs of inadequate ventilation Answer: asymmetrical chest rise/fall, decreased/absentbreath sounds, capnography 4. Mnemonic for evaluating difficult airway Answer: LEMONLook Evaluate: 3-2-2 Mallampati Obstruction Neck Mobility 5. RSI etomidate dosing Answer: .3 mg/kg (generally 20 mg) 6. RSI succ dosing Answer: 1-2 mg/kg (generally 100 mg) 7. Contraindications for succ in trauma Answer: Severe crush injuries Major burns Electrical injuries Hyperkalemia 8. RSI Roc dosing Answer: 1 mg/kg 9. Most common cause of shock Answer: Hemorrhagic