ATLS 11 Module #12: Trauma In The Older Adult Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Pass

ATLS 11 Module #12: Trauma In The Older Adult Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Pass why can external hemorrhaging be worse for the older adult? what intervention should be done to attempt to correct some bleeding? - answer-fragile skin, anticoagulant medications reversal of anticoagulant meds what can make an airway difficult for an older adult? - answer-arthritis and anatomic limitations small oral opening fragile mucous membranes lack of teeth what two conditions does the older adult have that makes breathing problems exacerbated in trauma? - answer-decreased pulmonary reserve, decreased tolerance to chest injuries older adults have an (increased/decreased) baseline BP for normal perfusion. - answer-increased what medications that the older adult may be taking that interfere with a shock diagnosis? - answer-BB - keep HR low CCB - prevent vasoconstrictiont/f: the older adult who is underweight should get a decreased dose of RSI meds. - answer-t what are the best predictors of recovery in the older adult? - answer-functional status and preinjury independence why can ventilation be difficult in the older adult? - answer-decreased chest wall compliance, decreased mucous clearance, decreased functional residual capacity t/f: older adults may not tolerate even BRIEF hypoxemia. - answer-t what injury in the older adult significantly increases mortality rate? - answer-2+ rib fractures signs or symptoms of abuse in the older patient - answer-fx in multiple stages of healing unkept clothing/hair/skin fractures that do not align with the reported mechanism bruising on wrists or inside of arms Aging is inherently associated with a decline in cellular function, leading to diminished organ performance. This decline is marked by a decrease in the body's ability to adapt and maintain homeostasis, resulting in a heightened vulnerability to injury-related stress, a phenomenon often referred to as: - answer-reduced physiological reserve A notable study identified five critical pre existing conditions that impact pt trauma outcomes, which are: - answer-cirrhosis, coagulopathy, COPD, ischemic heart disease, DM the frality index for trauma includes which factors: - answer-comorbidities (cancer, coronary heart disease, dementia)daily activities/independence factors health attitude (depression) sexual function albumin levels what is the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults? - answer-falls 51% of tbis in older adults are caused by: - answer-falls what medical conditions can contribute to scenarios in older adults that can lead to a MVC? - answerMI, stroke, dysrhythmias most predominant mechanism of injury in older adults - answer-blunt trauma any intentional act or failure to act that causes or risks harm to an older adult, typically by someone they trust. The manifestations include but are not limited to physical restraint, emotional distress, neglect by caregivers, abandonment, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation. - answer-elder abuse The diminished elasticity of tissues and the frequent calcification of blood vessels in older individuals can transform minor soft-tissue bleeding into extensive: - answer-hematomas During RSI, it is advisable to lower the doses of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and other sedatives by 20% to 40% to reduce: - answer-cardiovascular depression riskFYI: Because aging causes a suppressed heart rate response to hypoxia, respiratory failure may present insidiously in older adults. Interpreting clinical and laboratory information can be difficult in the face of preexisting respiratory disease or nonpathological changes in ventilation associated with age. - answer-okay