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ATLS Post Test 2023/2024 (100% CORRECT & VERIFIED) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt th...

In Idaho, a Tort Claim against the government must be filed within _______ days of the date the claim arose. 180 days Which act requires inmates to exhaust administrative or state law remedies, in certain cases, before filing a section 1983 lawsuit? PLRA (Prison Litigation Reform Act) What impact has the utilization of Section 1983 had on jails, prisons, law enforcement, and correction agencies? - Made money damages available to those whose constitutional rights had been violated by some...

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ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE

ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE

ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE

Patients with a GCS of less than ___ usually require intubation. - ANS 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. - ANS Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? - ANS Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. - ANS ...

Oxygen flow rate for Bag Valve Mask (BVM)? - ANS 15 L/min (at least 10) drug Intubation - ANS -give meds if time -pre-oxygenate with high flow oxygen (if can't then need surgical airway) -suction available -size 8 ETT tube with working cuff -laryngoscope and GEB ready -visualize cords, inflate cuff -check position with breath sounds, co2 monitor, -secure tube and ventilate - CXR Circothyroidotomy - ANS -sterile prep and 2% lidocaine -6mm ET tube ...

What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - ANS prevents secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate perfusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? - ANS mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! This is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to a trauma center. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior...

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ANS Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ANS crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) - ANS 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ANS Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen rese...