ITLS Test Questions
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
Most important thing to do when a child is unresponsive with obvious respiratory
disress, tachypneic and shallow, weak slow pulse? –
assist ventilations
What angle and position do you tip or roll a pregnant woman? –
Left lateral side, rolled up 15-30 degrees
Adequate respiratory rate for an adult? –
10-12 per minute
every 5-6 seconds
What does stridor indicate in a trauma patient? –
Airway obstruction
Major pediatric sign of shock? –
tachycardia
ETCO2 level for impending respiratory collapse? –
<30
BOOTS acronym –
Difficult BVM items
B-Beards
O-Obesity
O-Older
T-Toothless
S-Snoring
In a head injury what do you maintain BP at? –
110-120 mmHg
What is a red flag vital sign for shock? –
Tachycardia BP >120
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
Most important thing to do when a child is unresponsive with obvious respiratory
disress, tachypneic and shallow, weak slow pulse? –
assist ventilations
What angle and position do you tip or roll a pregnant woman? –
Left lateral side, rolled up 15-30 degrees
Adequate respiratory rate for an adult? –
10-12 per minute
every 5-6 seconds
What does stridor indicate in a trauma patient? –
Airway obstruction
Major pediatric sign of shock? –
tachycardia
ETCO2 level for impending respiratory collapse? –
<30
BOOTS acronym –
Difficult BVM items
B-Beards
O-Obesity
O-Older
T-Toothless
S-Snoring
In a head injury what do you maintain BP at? –
110-120 mmHg
What is a red flag vital sign for shock? –
Tachycardia BP >120
