When managing a pediatric patient, pre-hospital providers should do all of the following
except:
Use half the adult dose or medication administration
A 38 year old male sustains a large would to his right thigh while at work. Which of the
following actions is most important initial step?
, Hemorrhage control
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following?
Worsening coagulopathy
Which best describes the goal of airway management in a trauma patient?
Provide for adequate exchange of oxygen and CO2
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey?
Vital signs
_______ is the earliest sign of deterioration in a patient with a flail chest.
, Respirator rate increase
Hypotension due to a spinal cord injury is a result of what physiological mechanism?
Loss of sympathetic tone causing vasodilation.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call?
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Time of day, weather, location, hazards and possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
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To identify and treat immediate life threats
What is the most likely source of bleeding in a patient with signs of shock and no obvious
injury?
except:
Use half the adult dose or medication administration
A 38 year old male sustains a large would to his right thigh while at work. Which of the
following actions is most important initial step?
, Hemorrhage control
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following?
Worsening coagulopathy
Which best describes the goal of airway management in a trauma patient?
Provide for adequate exchange of oxygen and CO2
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey?
Vital signs
_______ is the earliest sign of deterioration in a patient with a flail chest.
, Respirator rate increase
Hypotension due to a spinal cord injury is a result of what physiological mechanism?
Loss of sympathetic tone causing vasodilation.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call?
Give this one a try later!
Time of day, weather, location, hazards and possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
Give this one a try later!
To identify and treat immediate life threats
What is the most likely source of bleeding in a patient with signs of shock and no obvious
injury?
