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What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-the patient's breathing is noticeable A patient presents with, a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumo-thorax? - CORRECT ANSWERhemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented) / hämodynamische Einschränkungen (blutfluss/Versorgung ins...

What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? • CORRECT ANSWER - systemic hypoxia / systemische Hypoxie You're called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor striking his head. It is now several hours later and he is awake but confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. What injury is he most likely to have suffered? • CORRECT ANSWER - concussion / Gehirnerschütterung What findings would indicate ...

What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? - CORRECT ANSWERJaw Thrust What is a problem with intubation? - CORRECT ANSWER-It requires a lot of practice. When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full of blood, how long should you suction for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Until the airway is complete clear from blood. What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - CORRECT ANSWER-End Tidal When should you start the secondary assessme...

The secondary survey should be accomplished: a.Never on a critical patient b.Before transport c.When time and situation allow d.Before moving the patient - CORRECT ANSWER-c You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is the most appropriate for transport? a.Stair chair b.Long board with spinal motion restriction c.Scoop stretcher d.Short immobilization device - CORRECT ANSWER-c...

Which is an early finding in compartment syndrome? - Paralysis - Pallor - Pulselessness - Pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain A 29 year old male was injured in a high speed motor vehicle collision with lateral impact and intrusion into the side of a sedan. He has pale and diaphoretic skin, appears anxious, and is coughing up blood-tinged sputum. He complains of chest pain, has decreased breath sounds on the left lateral side, has crepitus on palpation of his ribs, and his jugular veins are flat....

A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied. Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? - CORRECT ANSWER-vitals When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is ...

A 78-year-old female was involved in a minor car crash. She is shivering and exhibits repetitive questioning. She is a type II diabetic and takes an anticoagulant. What should your initial treatment be? Move patient to a warm environment [ANSWER] A) Administer oral glucose B) Perform a rapid trauma exam C) Move patient to a warm environment A 29-year-old male falls 17 feet (5m) to the ground from a tree. He complains of pain with movement and pain on the right side of his chest when he b...

A 20 year old male was hit in the chest with a baseball bat. He4 complains of severe pain and tenderness to the left side. He is unable to take a deep breath. Vital signs are BP 112/76, P 98, R 20 regular, and ETCO2 38mmHg. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer 100 mcg of Fentanyl A 13 year old male was riding on an all-terrain vehicle when he drove into a wire fence. He's sitting on the ground with a towel over his lower face. He has an open jaw fracture. What is your primary...

What are run sheets used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-QI, Research, Trauma Registry, What are the 4 E's? - CORRECT ANSWEREngineering -(roads, airbags, pool alarms) Enforcement -(laws) Education -(safety classes) Economics -(government grants) What is an injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-being hurt or killed What is trauma? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflicted wounds or injury What is an accident? - CORRECT ANSWER-an event that is unforeseen or without apparent cause What is a disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-an unhe...

A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax? A. Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury B. Distended neck veins C. Inspiratory wheezing D. narrowed pulse pressure B Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not work. The proper way to use most hemostatic...