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Windshield survey is done when? - during scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - - AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - the lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - a rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur fracture or bilateral femur fractures? - bilateral femur fractures A tension pneumothorax is considered what kind of shock? - mechanical All trauma patients EXCEPT which are fluid resuscitated until a systolic BP of 80-90: - head injury patients Pleural decompression entails what? - - mid-clavicular - second intercostal space - above the third rib (*do not go under the second rib to avoid damage to the blood vessels and nerves)If you have a pediatric patient who is grunting, this is indicative of what? How to treat? - respiratory failure; MUST provide vent. support (BVM) If you're presented wit ha patient who comes out of a house fire with no obvious burns, who is complaining of being light-headed and dizzy, suspect what? - toxic inhalation exposure Knee dislocations are most likely to be associated with what other damage? - damage to nerves and arteries If you are presented with a trauma patient who has a BP above 90, what rate is the IV to flow? - "KVO