ITLS Written Final Review Exam |
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment &
Management Answers (EMS / Paramedic)
Latest 2025-2026
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?
The "Golden Period" (used to be the golden hour)
,Max length of your initial assessment
2 min.
Max length of "load and go" scene time?
Critical trauma scene time is 5 min. or less.
ELM stands for?
External Laryngeal Manipulation
Selick vs. ELM
Selick is when you close the esophagus to prevent air in the gastric.
ELM is a manipulation technique to move the airway into alignment for intubation.
SMR stands for?
Spinal Mobilization RESTRICTION
Best GCS score is?
Eyes 4
, Verbal 5
Motor 6
Total 15
1st action of initial assessment?
Scene safety
Who is responsible for assessments of the patient?
Team leader only
Focused or Rapid trauma survey for a generalized, significant MOI?
Rapid trauma assessment
How much does the tube move with neck flexion or extension?
2-2.5cm
What team member can determine level of consciousness?
team leader only
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment &
Management Answers (EMS / Paramedic)
Latest 2025-2026
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?
The "Golden Period" (used to be the golden hour)
,Max length of your initial assessment
2 min.
Max length of "load and go" scene time?
Critical trauma scene time is 5 min. or less.
ELM stands for?
External Laryngeal Manipulation
Selick vs. ELM
Selick is when you close the esophagus to prevent air in the gastric.
ELM is a manipulation technique to move the airway into alignment for intubation.
SMR stands for?
Spinal Mobilization RESTRICTION
Best GCS score is?
Eyes 4
, Verbal 5
Motor 6
Total 15
1st action of initial assessment?
Scene safety
Who is responsible for assessments of the patient?
Team leader only
Focused or Rapid trauma survey for a generalized, significant MOI?
Rapid trauma assessment
How much does the tube move with neck flexion or extension?
2-2.5cm
What team member can determine level of consciousness?
team leader only
