Cardiac/disability/exposure

Question 1

What is assumed in a trauma patient with hypotension

Answer 1

Shock

Question 2

What is included in the circulation assessment

Answer 2

Hemodynamic status
LOC
Skin color
Pulses
Blood pressure and pulse pressure

Question 3

What are basic circulation interventions in a trauma patient

Answer 3

Cardiac monitor
Pressure to external hemorrhage
Split fractures
IV access (Femoral line)
Decompression of cardiac tamponade
Volume resuscitation

Question 4

Normal Chest, Abdomen, femur, and pelvis volumes

Answer 4

Chest: 1,500 per lung
ABD: 2000mls
Femur: 1000
Pelvis: 3000

Question 5

What are the AVPU and GCS scales

Answer 5

Measure disability
AVPU: Alert, vocal stimuli, painful stimuli, unresponsive
GCS 3-15

Question 6

Interventions for spinal cord injury

Answer 6

High dose steroids

Question 7

Elevated ICP management

Answer 7

ICP monitor
Elevate HOB
Mannitol
Hyperventilation
Emergent decompression
Neuro consult

Question 8

What is AMPLE Hx

Answer 8

Allergies
Medication
PMH
Last meal
Events