Trauma

Question 1

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indication of head inj

Answer 1

increasing bl pressure, decreasing HR, unequal pupils

Question 2

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indication of spinal injury (low cervical/high thoracic):

Answer 2

diaphragmatic breathing

Question 3

use what kind of move for a MVC patient with probably spinal injs:

emergency move
rapid extraction technique

Answer 3

an emerg move would mean using a blanket/drag situation, and poses a risk to the spine.

use the rapid extraction procedure

Question 4

open soft tissues:

Answer 4

avulsion

Question 5

Unresp drowning victim treatment:
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Answer 5

CPR at 30:2 while assistant dries the ptnt

Question 6

if u are first unit on scene for multiple casualty incident:

Answer 6

formally establish command after assessment unit safety

Question 7

term for diving injuries due to changes in pressure. hint, NOT ‘the bends’:

Answer 7

barotrauma

Question 8

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immobilize pelvic ring fracture with signs of shock;

Answer 8

pneumatic anti shock garment (PSAG) as it will also help with hemorrhage

Question 9

apply manual stablilization of an unresp trauma patient when in the process:

Answer 9

after assessing patients mental status