ATLS Practice questions and answers

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ans ----Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ans ----crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - ans ----1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ans ----Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - ans ----11 L/min MCC of shock in trauma pt - ans ----Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage Describe the 3 for 1 rule - ans ----Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? - ans ----Metabolic acidosis In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified? 1) Simple PTX 2) Pulmonary contusion 3) Traumatic aortic disruption - ans ----Secondary Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - ans ----CT