STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
General Adaptive Syndrome Model
(Reaction Theory) -
correct answer ✅Stress is the sum of all factors effects that act on
the body, w pleasant/unpleasant stressors both equally important.
It establishes that an event (or stressor) that threatens an
organism's well-being leads to predictably staged process of bodily
response.
1. STAGE (ALARM)
Upon perceiving stressor, body reacts w autonomic response that
activates the SNS (Fight-or-Flight Response) ...mobilizing the body's
resources to respond to stressor.
2. STAGE (RESISTENCE)
The PNS attenuates the reaction, returning physiological functions
to homeostasis while other functions remain hyperactive, ensuring
that the body remains alert & ready to respond.
3.STAGE (EXHAUSTION)
,STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
If the stressor's nature is sufficiently intense or protracted nature, it
may exceed body's capacity to compensate, exposing susceptibility
to Dz & death.
Cognitive Appraisal Theory
(Theory of emotions) -
correct answer ✅States that a person's evaluative judgment (or
appraisal) of a situation, event or object determines or contributes
to his/her emotional response to it.
PRIMARY SURVEY (ABCDE)
life threatening problems are identified and treated...PRIORITIES
are ABCs
IF UNRESPONSIVE: CAB!! *Circulation, Airway, Breathing -
correct answer ✅A: AIRWAY (Patency...If block: hypoxia)
-Jaw Thrust Maneuver
-Suction
,STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-Cervical spine stabilize &/or immobilize
*Decide to intubate: 100% O2 ambu or bag
B: BREATHING (RR depth & patten)
-RR effort (rising/falling)
*100% O2 non rebreathing mask
*CPR w 2 breathes.
*Intubation
*Needles thoracostomy/Chest tube
C: CIRCULATION (Hypovolemia...Heart & Brain circulation is critical)
*Control bleeding
*Pulses, Cap refill, Skin color
*Large bore IV & Fluid resuscitate (LR/NS)
D: DISABILITY (LOC & Motor, Pain)
*C-collar
*Deformities (ROM)
*Neuro: AVPU & GCS
E: EXPOSURE/ENVIRONMENT (Undress, External injuries)
-Inspect ALL areas.
, STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-Foreign objects, Evisceration bowels, Hemorrhaging
*Prolonged heat or cold exposure
*Hold C-Spine
PRIMARY SURVEY (ABCDE)
AIRWAY -
correct answer ✅-Airway open: allow O2 & expel CO2
*Head-tilt chin lift w/o extending neck (Jaw Thrust Maneuver)
*Check or remove obstructions (Suction)
*Cervical spine stabilization and/or immobilization
*Dr/Respiratory team decide to intubate
-Place 100% O2 ambu or bag valve pre procedure
In Primary Survey
Order of assessments for TRAUMA: -
correct answer ✅1) Immobilize cervical spine if not done at site
and ensure there is a patent airway
2) Assess to see if breathing effectively and if he needs assistance
3) Evaluate circulation & determine if any acute blood loss
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
General Adaptive Syndrome Model
(Reaction Theory) -
correct answer ✅Stress is the sum of all factors effects that act on
the body, w pleasant/unpleasant stressors both equally important.
It establishes that an event (or stressor) that threatens an
organism's well-being leads to predictably staged process of bodily
response.
1. STAGE (ALARM)
Upon perceiving stressor, body reacts w autonomic response that
activates the SNS (Fight-or-Flight Response) ...mobilizing the body's
resources to respond to stressor.
2. STAGE (RESISTENCE)
The PNS attenuates the reaction, returning physiological functions
to homeostasis while other functions remain hyperactive, ensuring
that the body remains alert & ready to respond.
3.STAGE (EXHAUSTION)
,STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
If the stressor's nature is sufficiently intense or protracted nature, it
may exceed body's capacity to compensate, exposing susceptibility
to Dz & death.
Cognitive Appraisal Theory
(Theory of emotions) -
correct answer ✅States that a person's evaluative judgment (or
appraisal) of a situation, event or object determines or contributes
to his/her emotional response to it.
PRIMARY SURVEY (ABCDE)
life threatening problems are identified and treated...PRIORITIES
are ABCs
IF UNRESPONSIVE: CAB!! *Circulation, Airway, Breathing -
correct answer ✅A: AIRWAY (Patency...If block: hypoxia)
-Jaw Thrust Maneuver
-Suction
,STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-Cervical spine stabilize &/or immobilize
*Decide to intubate: 100% O2 ambu or bag
B: BREATHING (RR depth & patten)
-RR effort (rising/falling)
*100% O2 non rebreathing mask
*CPR w 2 breathes.
*Intubation
*Needles thoracostomy/Chest tube
C: CIRCULATION (Hypovolemia...Heart & Brain circulation is critical)
*Control bleeding
*Pulses, Cap refill, Skin color
*Large bore IV & Fluid resuscitate (LR/NS)
D: DISABILITY (LOC & Motor, Pain)
*C-collar
*Deformities (ROM)
*Neuro: AVPU & GCS
E: EXPOSURE/ENVIRONMENT (Undress, External injuries)
-Inspect ALL areas.
, STRESS: TRAUMA Unit 3 Semester 4
PBSC Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-Foreign objects, Evisceration bowels, Hemorrhaging
*Prolonged heat or cold exposure
*Hold C-Spine
PRIMARY SURVEY (ABCDE)
AIRWAY -
correct answer ✅-Airway open: allow O2 & expel CO2
*Head-tilt chin lift w/o extending neck (Jaw Thrust Maneuver)
*Check or remove obstructions (Suction)
*Cervical spine stabilization and/or immobilization
*Dr/Respiratory team decide to intubate
-Place 100% O2 ambu or bag valve pre procedure
In Primary Survey
Order of assessments for TRAUMA: -
correct answer ✅1) Immobilize cervical spine if not done at site
and ensure there is a patent airway
2) Assess to see if breathing effectively and if he needs assistance
3) Evaluate circulation & determine if any acute blood loss
