Primary Survey

Question 1

ABCDEFG Pneumonic

Answer 1

Airway & C-Spine immobilized
Breathing & Ventilation
Circulation & Hemorrhage Control
Disability or Neuro Status
Exposure & Environmental Factor
Full Vitals & Family
Get Resuscitaion Adjuncts (LMNOP)

Question 2

Resuscitation Adjuncts
LMNOP Pneumonic

Answer 2

Labs (LA, ABG, T&C)
Monitor Cardiac Rhythm
Naso/Orogaatric Tube
Oxygen & Ventilation
Pain & Psychosocial

Question 3

What care phase is utilized during primary survey

Answer 3

Emergency care resuscitation phase
In lncludes: ABCDEFG

Question 4

Tension Pneumothorax

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 4

Prep for Needle Thoracotomy
14g Needle in the 2nd ICS at midclavicular line
Prepare Chest Tube Set-up

Question 5

Pneumothorax

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 5

Prepare for Chest Tube Insertion

Question 6

Open Chest Wound

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 6

Seal the wound with Occlusive Dressing
Tape down 3 Sides
Prepare for Chest Tube Insertion

Question 7

Massive Hemothorax

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 7

14-16g PIVs x 2
Type&Cross
Prep for Chest Tube Insertion
Give Blood as Ordered
Prep for Emergent Open Thoracotomy

Question 8

Pulmonary Contusion

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 8

Early Intubation & Ventilation

Question 9

Flail Chest

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 9

Endotracheal Intubation & Ventilation
Give Analgesics

Question 10

Spinal Cord Injury

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 10

Avoid Neck Hyperextension/Rotation
Observe effort and accessory muscle use
Maintain Spinal Immobilzation
Prep for cervical traction tongs or Halo
Monitor motor & Sensory Function
Monitor for Signs of Distributive Shock

Question 11

Decreased Level of Consciousness

Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Interventions

Answer 11

Keep Head Midline
CT Scan
Aspiration Precautions
Prep for Intubation & Ventilation