Geriatric Trauma

Question 1

what type hematomas are more common in the elderly

Answer 1

subdural

Question 2

most common location of elderly fractures

Answer 2

ribs, proximal femur, hip, humerus, wrist

Question 3

what may beta blockers limit

Answer 3

chronotropic activity

Question 4

what may calcium channel blockers prevent

Answer 4

peripheral vasoconstriction and contribute to HPOTN

Question 5

what week does the fetus begin to rise out of the pelvis

Answer 5

12th week

Question 6

how much blood can healthy pregnant patients lose before showing signs and symptoms.

Answer 6

1200-1500 mL

Question 7

what is a typical WBC rate in pregnancy

Answer 7

12,000 can get as high as 25,000 in pregnancy

Question 8

normal hematocrit in pregancy

Answer 8

32-42

Question 9

normal arterial pH in pregnancy

Answer 9

7.4-7.45

Question 10

normal bicarb in pregnancy

Answer 10

17-22

Question 11

normal PaCo2 in pregnancy

Answer 11

25-30

Question 12

normal fibringogen in 3rd trimester

Answer 12

3.79 g/L

Question 13

EKG changes in pregnancy

Answer 13

axis shift left by 15 degrees
flattened/ inverted T waves in leads III and AVF
increase in ectopic beats