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Windshield survey is done when? - ANSWERduring scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - ANSWER- AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - ANSWERthe lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - ANSWERa rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur ...

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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 - ANSWERB Prolonged scene times may reflect A.) a decrease in death rates B.) delivery of better care C.) accomplishment of interventions D.) ineffective team collaboration - ANSWERD 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 ...

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DD 5) Tension pneumothorax - ANSWER- Dyspnea - Anxiety - Tachypnea - Distended neck veins - Tracheal deviation - Breath sounds diminished *Hyperresonance if percussed - Shock with hypotension - High flow oxygen - Decompress affected side * Respiratory distress and cyanosis * Loss of radial pulse * Decreasing LOC - Load and go Blast Injuries - ANSWERinjuries commonly produced by the different mechanisms associated with an explosion (air blast, shrapnel, burns) essential e...

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Hypoxemia - ANSWERThe most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient Cardiac output - ANSWERHeart rate x stroke volume Decompinsated shock - ANSWERHypotension, altered mental status, cardiac arrest Early shock - ANSWERLoss of 15-25% of blood volume, tachy, pallor, narrowed pulse pressure, thirst, weakness Late shock - ANSWERLoss of 30-45% blood loss, hypotension. Bodies ability to compensate has failed Shock - ANSWERCondition that occurs when perfussion of the...

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10 pages

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Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - ANSWER<8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - ANSWERRight after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - ANSWERscene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - ANSWERIn the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injur...

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ITLS Pediatric Exam with 100% correct solutions 2024 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) exam with 100% correct solutions 2024

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Which injuries are by and large responsible for the majority of mortality from trauma in the world? correct answersMotion What are the three separate events in an MVC? correct answersMachine collision, body collision, organ collision Five forms of MVCs? correct answersFrontal, lateral, rear, rollover, rotational Common injuries for frontal collisions? correct answersWindshield, whiplash, steering wheel, compression, dashboard Common injuries for lateral collisions? correct answe...

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25 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - <8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - Right after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - In the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injury occurs, what clock just started...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - <8 and >24 When to do spinal mobilization in initial assessment - Right after airway A,(C-spine)B,C,(Control bleeding) 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest During the Primary Survey, when do you Control major bleeding - In the Initial assessment Airway, breathing, circulation, control bleeding When the injury occurs, what clock just started...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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