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Windshield survey is done when? - during scene size-up Signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax include: - - AMS - signs of shock (P/C/D, hypotension) - JVD - diminished/absent lung sounds on affected side What priority is increased bag resistance in trauma? - the lowest What sort of assessment is done for an elderly patient involved in a moderate auto accident? - a rapid trauma assessment Which is considered a "load-and-go" situation: open femur fracture or bilateral femur fractures? - bilateral femur fractures A tension pneumothorax is considered what kind of shock? - mechanical All trauma patients EXCEPT which are fluid resuscitated until a systolic BP of 80-90: - head injury patients Pleural decompression entails what?