ITLS written FINAL with 100% correct solutions 2024

Windshield survey is done when? correct answersduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: correct answers- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? correct answersthe lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? correct answersa rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur fracture or bilateral femur fractures? correct answersbilateral femur fractures A tension pneumothorax is considered what kind of shock? correct answersmechanical All trauma patients EXCEPT which are fluid resuscitated until a systolic BP of 80-90: correct answershead injury patients Pleural decompression entails what? correct answers- 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? correct answersrespiratory 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? correct answerstoxic inhalation exposure Knee dislocations are most likely to be associated with what other damage? correct answersdamage 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? correct answers"KVO" A pregnant trauma patient with hypovolemia is treat how? correct answersplace her on her left lateral side in order to get the fetus off the vena cava