EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
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What is included in the Primary survey of a trauma patient? (correct answer) -Airway
and C-Spine
-Breathing and Ventilation
-Circulation/bleeding control
-Disability (Neuro Eval)
-Exposure and Environmental control.
What are adjuncts to Primary Survey and Resuscitation? (correct answer) ECG
monitoring
Urinary/Gastric Catheters
Other Monitoring
X-ray and Dx studies.
What makes up the Secondary Survey? (correct answer) History and Physical Exam
Mechanism of Injury
Head and Maxillofacial
C-spine
Chest
Abdomen
Perineum/Rectum/Vagina
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Basic Outline of ATLS Protocol? (correct answer) 1. Preparation
2. Triage
3. Primary survey
4. Adjunct to Primary survey
5. Re-assess ABCDE and consider need for transfer
6. Transfer if needed
7. Secondary Survey
8. Adjuncts to second Survey
9. Pt. re-evaluation
10. Definitive Care.
What is something you could do to get a quick assessment of ABCD? (correct answer)
Ask the pt. a question. If they can respond it can give you an idea about their airway
and mental status. Failure to respond tells you there are abnormalities in ABCD.