ATLS Module
Prehospital phase - (correct Answer) - Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock,
immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center)
Primary Survey - (correct Answer) - ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG
Secondary Survey - (correct Answer) - a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a
patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in the primary survey
Hospital Phase - (correct Answer) - Ensure resusitation area
Airway equipment
Warmed IV crystalloid solutions
Monitoring devices
Protocol for requesting additional assistance
Transfer Agreements
Trauma members should wear standard precautions - (correct Answer) - face mask, eye protection,
water-impervious gown, and gloves
ABCDE if primary survey - (correct Answer) -
airway - (correct Answer) -
Breathing - (correct Answer) -
Circulation - (correct Answer) - Assessment of hemodynamics, blood volume, controlling bleeding.
Disability - (correct Answer) - Assess neuro function rapidly
-Level of consciousness
-Pupillary size and reaction
-Lateralizing signs
-SPinal cord injury
Exposure - (correct Answer) - Completely undress patient, but prevent hypothermia by putting on
warming blankets
A decrease in level of consciousness may indicate what? What should you do? - (correct Answer) - may
indicate a change in cerebral perfusion or a cerebral injury, re-evaluate the patient starting at A.
10 second assessment - (correct Answer) - Introduce yourself
Ask the patient their name
Prehospital phase - (correct Answer) - Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock,
immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center)
Primary Survey - (correct Answer) - ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG
Secondary Survey - (correct Answer) - a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a
patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those found in the primary survey
Hospital Phase - (correct Answer) - Ensure resusitation area
Airway equipment
Warmed IV crystalloid solutions
Monitoring devices
Protocol for requesting additional assistance
Transfer Agreements
Trauma members should wear standard precautions - (correct Answer) - face mask, eye protection,
water-impervious gown, and gloves
ABCDE if primary survey - (correct Answer) -
airway - (correct Answer) -
Breathing - (correct Answer) -
Circulation - (correct Answer) - Assessment of hemodynamics, blood volume, controlling bleeding.
Disability - (correct Answer) - Assess neuro function rapidly
-Level of consciousness
-Pupillary size and reaction
-Lateralizing signs
-SPinal cord injury
Exposure - (correct Answer) - Completely undress patient, but prevent hypothermia by putting on
warming blankets
A decrease in level of consciousness may indicate what? What should you do? - (correct Answer) - may
indicate a change in cerebral perfusion or a cerebral injury, re-evaluate the patient starting at A.
10 second assessment - (correct Answer) - Introduce yourself
Ask the patient their name
