ITLS -International Trauma Life Support: Questions
And Answers (Correct 100%)
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a
A.) initial assessment
B.) scene size-up
C.) rapid trauma survey
D.) ITLS reassessment exam Right Ans - B
Prolonged scene times may reflect
A.) a decrease in death rates
B.) delivery of better care
C.) accomplishment of interventions
D.) ineffective team collaboration Right Ans - D
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation
A.) an adult respiratory rate >18 per minute
B.) a tidal volume <400mL
C.) an 02 sat >94%
D.) a capno of 30 Right Ans - D
an unresponsive 34 YO F was struck by a motor 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
A.) consider BVM
B.) place a c collar
C.) low-flo 02
D.) establish pain management meds Right Ans - A
A 23 YO F fell from a second-floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in
the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat
neck veins, and normal chest, ABD, and pelvis examinations. Vitals are BP:
74/40, P: 54 and weak, and respers: 16. You should suspect
, A.) hypovolemic shock
B.) relative hypovolemic(high space) shock
C.) mechanical(obstructive) shock
D.) cardiogenic shock Right Ans - B
Which of the following regarding positioning for external jugular cannulation
is incorrect?
A.) the pt must be supine
B.) if you suspect c-spine injury, the head must not be turned during
cannulation
C.) if no suspicion of c-spine injury exists, turn the pt's head to the opposite
side
D.) elevate the head to distend the vein and prevent air embolism Right
Ans - D
Which of the following sets of vital signs is most compatible w/ a diagnosis of
isolated traumatic brain injury w/ increasing ICP
A.) BP: 170/100 P: 50
B.) BP: 80/60 P: 130
C.) BP: 80/60 P: 50
D.) BP: 170/100 P: 130 Right Ans - A
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion
restriction
A.) pts should be removed from the long spine board when it is safe and
practical to do so
B.) neck traction should be applied to extend the neck upward during c-collar
application
C.) remaining on the board for prolonged periods can produce discomfort,
pressure sores, and respiratory compromise
D.) a long backboard is not indicated in penetrating wounds of the torso, neck,
or head unless there is clinical evidence of a spine injury Right Ans - B
A 15 YO M was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The pt is AO, BP:
112/68, P: 94, and respers:18. You should
And Answers (Correct 100%)
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a
A.) initial assessment
B.) scene size-up
C.) rapid trauma survey
D.) ITLS reassessment exam Right Ans - B
Prolonged scene times may reflect
A.) a decrease in death rates
B.) delivery of better care
C.) accomplishment of interventions
D.) ineffective team collaboration Right Ans - D
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation
A.) an adult respiratory rate >18 per minute
B.) a tidal volume <400mL
C.) an 02 sat >94%
D.) a capno of 30 Right Ans - D
an unresponsive 34 YO F was struck by a motor 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
A.) consider BVM
B.) place a c collar
C.) low-flo 02
D.) establish pain management meds Right Ans - A
A 23 YO F fell from a second-floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her lying in
the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment reveals flat
neck veins, and normal chest, ABD, and pelvis examinations. Vitals are BP:
74/40, P: 54 and weak, and respers: 16. You should suspect
, A.) hypovolemic shock
B.) relative hypovolemic(high space) shock
C.) mechanical(obstructive) shock
D.) cardiogenic shock Right Ans - B
Which of the following regarding positioning for external jugular cannulation
is incorrect?
A.) the pt must be supine
B.) if you suspect c-spine injury, the head must not be turned during
cannulation
C.) if no suspicion of c-spine injury exists, turn the pt's head to the opposite
side
D.) elevate the head to distend the vein and prevent air embolism Right
Ans - D
Which of the following sets of vital signs is most compatible w/ a diagnosis of
isolated traumatic brain injury w/ increasing ICP
A.) BP: 170/100 P: 50
B.) BP: 80/60 P: 130
C.) BP: 80/60 P: 50
D.) BP: 170/100 P: 130 Right Ans - A
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion
restriction
A.) pts should be removed from the long spine board when it is safe and
practical to do so
B.) neck traction should be applied to extend the neck upward during c-collar
application
C.) remaining on the board for prolonged periods can produce discomfort,
pressure sores, and respiratory compromise
D.) a long backboard is not indicated in penetrating wounds of the torso, neck,
or head unless there is clinical evidence of a spine injury Right Ans - B
A 15 YO M was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The pt is AO, BP:
112/68, P: 94, and respers:18. You should
