INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA 2024
LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is Quniary Blast - ANSWERS-Contamination by chemical, biological, or
radiological material that was dispersed by the explosion
QUESTION 2
What are the reasons that would interrupt the Primary Survey - ANSWERS-Scene
becomes unsafe, Obstructed airway, Cardiac arrest
QUESTION 3
For critical patients, the goal of the Primary Survey should be how long -
ANSWERS-< 2 and on scene time < 5
QUESTION 4
What is the purpose of the Initial Assessment - ANSWERS-To prioritize the
patient and to determine the existence of immediately life threatening conditions
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LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM
QUESTION 5
What is External Laryngeal Manipulation (ELM) - ANSWERS-A maneuver to
improve visulization of the vocal cords during endotracheal intubation
QUESTION 6
What is Sellick maneuver - ANSWERS-Posterior pressure on the cricoid cartilage
to prevent gastricc insufflation and vomiting
QUESTION 7
How much does the endotracheal tube move if the patient's head is flexed or
extended - ANSWERS-2 to 2.5cm
QUESTION 8
What does "BOOTS" mean - ANSWERS-It is used to predict difficulties during
mask ventilation
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LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is Quniary Blast - ANSWERS-Contamination by chemical, biological, or
radiological material that was dispersed by the explosion
QUESTION 2
What are the reasons that would interrupt the Primary Survey - ANSWERS-Scene
becomes unsafe, Obstructed airway, Cardiac arrest
QUESTION 3
For critical patients, the goal of the Primary Survey should be how long -
ANSWERS-< 2 and on scene time < 5
QUESTION 4
What is the purpose of the Initial Assessment - ANSWERS-To prioritize the
patient and to determine the existence of immediately life threatening conditions
END OF
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, INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA 2024
LIFE SUPPORT (ITLS) EXAM
QUESTION 5
What is External Laryngeal Manipulation (ELM) - ANSWERS-A maneuver to
improve visulization of the vocal cords during endotracheal intubation
QUESTION 6
What is Sellick maneuver - ANSWERS-Posterior pressure on the cricoid cartilage
to prevent gastricc insufflation and vomiting
QUESTION 7
How much does the endotracheal tube move if the patient's head is flexed or
extended - ANSWERS-2 to 2.5cm
QUESTION 8
What does "BOOTS" mean - ANSWERS-It is used to predict difficulties during
mask ventilation
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