ITLS 9th Edition Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version 2024 | Verified

ITLS 9th Edition Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version 2024 | Verified Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - Scene Size-up Prolonged scene times may reflect: - Ineffective team collaboration Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital signs are: BP 74/40, P 54 & Weak, and R 16. You should suspect: - Relative hypovolemic (high-space) shock Rationale: The condition causing the vascular space to be too large for a normal amount of blood has been called "shock", or relative hypovolemia. Neurogenic shock, commonly called spinal shock, is a form of relative hypovolemia. The clinical presentation of neurogenic shock differs from hemorrhagic shock in that there is no catecholamine release and this no pallor (vasoconstriction), tachycardia, or sweating. The patient will have a decreased BP but the HR will be normal or slow, and the skin is usually warm, dry and pink An unresponsive 34 y/o female was struck by a vehicle. You observe Asymmetrical chest wall movement with a flail segment on the right. Following delegation of c-spine control and opening the airway, you should? - Stabilize the chest wall Which of the following regarding PT positioning for external jugular cannulation is Incorrect? - Elevate the head to distend the vein and prevent air embolism. Rationale: The PT must be in the supine position, preferably head down, to distend the vein and prevent air embolism. Which of the following set of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of isolated traumatic brain injury with increasing ICP? - BP 170/100, P 50 Rationale: When the ICP increases, the systemic BP increases to try to preserve blood flow to the brain. The body senses the rise in systemic BP, and this triggers a drop in the pulse rate as the body tries to lower the systemic BP Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion restriction? - Neck traction should be applied to extend the neck upward during cervical collar application A 15 y/o male was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The PT is A/O, BP 112/68, P 94, R18. You should? - Prepare PT for transport & establish vascular access during transport. A 33yo female's leg was trapped in a piece of industrial equipment and has been extricated. She is now complaining of secure lower leg pain. PT is A/O with no signs of external hemorrhage. Vital signs are: BP 132/78, P 96, R 20. Which of the following is indicated? - Administer pain medication Establishing vascular access on scene is indicated: - To administer medication Which of the following changes is most useful to monitor in the child with head injury? - Level of consciousness Rationale: changing of LOC is the best indicator of traumatic brain injury In the geriatric PT, which of the following findings is most likely caused by an acute injury? - Hypotension A 31yo female was the restrained driver of a vehicle that hit a utility pole at moderate speed. The drivers side airbag deployed. She is A/O & anxious. She reports that she is 8mo pregnant and complain of abdominal, chest and lower extremity pain. Her vital signs are BP 100/60, P 90, R 20. Your impression and interventions are: - Early signs of shock. Treat with