ATLS 11 Module #7.1/7.2: Disability TBI/Spinal Cord Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Pass

ATLS 11 Module #7.1/7.2: Disability TBI/Spinal Cord Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Pass what is the leading cause of death following injury? - answer-TBI what are the three key neuro exams for a TBI - answer-GCS, pupil response, and gross motor and sensory exam why is a neuromuscular blockade and sedation used prior to intubation? - answer-to mitigate increase in ICP motor score is most correlated with: - answer-long term outcomes what intracranial pathology is associated with a loss of consciousness, followed by a period of lucidity, then a decline in mental status? - answer-epidural hematoma list the GCS chart - answer-EVM eye: 4-spontaneous 3-command 2-pain 1-none verbal: 5-oriented4-confused 3-inappropriate words 2-incomplete sounds 1-none motor: 6-obeys commands 5-localizes pain 4-withdrawals from pain 3-flexion pain 2-extension pain 1-none classify GCS scores - answer-severe TBI = GCS or = 8 moderate TBI = GCS 9-12 mild TBI = GCS 13-15 what pupil response indicated neuroworsening? - answer-fixed and dilated pupil what motor exam finding indicated neuroworsening? - answer-abnormal extensor response decorticate posturing - answer-characterized by upper extremities flexed at the elbows and held closely to the body and lower extremities that are externally rotated and extended. occurs when the brainstem is not inhibited by the motor function of the cerebral cortex. decerebrate posturing - answer-posturing in which the neck is extended with jaw clenched; arms are pronated, extended, and close to the sides; legs are extended straight out; more ominous sign of brain stem damage. Most S 3 components of the ICP can be managed by the clinician and how? - answer-arterial - ensure adequate BP flow venous - elev HOB (encourage venous outflow) CSF - place drain steps to dec ICP - answer-1-elevate HOB 2-hypervent temporarily 3-pain mgmt and sedation 4-hyperosmolar tx (mannitol) 5-normothermia which intracranial pathology is described: lenticular in shape on ct, does not cross suture lines, indicates a tear in the artery - answer-epidural hematoma which intracranial pathology is described: crescentric on ct, crosses sutures, due to damage in bridging veins - answer-subdural hematoma which intracranial pathology is described: non uniform, hyperdense regions, may progress with edema - answer-cerebral contusionswhich intracranial pathology is described: hyperdense fingerlike projections - answer-SAH