Review deck

Question 1

The circle of Willis is made up of

Answer 1

vertebral & internal carotid flow

Question 2

Normal ICP is

Answer 2

5 to 15

Question 3

Calculation of CPP is

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CPP= MAP-ICP

CVP may be substituted for ICP

Question 4

Increased CPP causes cerebral _________

Answer 4

vasoconstriction limiting CBF

Question 5

Normal CPP is

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80-100 mmHg

* consider what you would need to keep MAP at to achieve this

Question 6

CBF remains constant at a MAP of

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60-160 due to autoregulation

Question 7

Total volume of CSF is

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150 mL

Question 8

The role of CSF is to

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protect CNS from trauma

Question 9

The Monro-Kellie hypothesis:

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blood, CSF, and brain tissue are in a state of volume equilibrium such that any increase in volume of one of the cranial constituents must be compensated by a decrease in volume of another to prevent a rise in ICP

Question 10

Cushing’s triad:

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irregular respirations
hypertension
bradycardia

Question 11

If a cerebral aneurysm rupture occurs, give ______ for brain protection

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propofol

Question 12

Adverse effects of Mannitol include

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acidosis

pulmonary edema

Question 13

Avoid giving this drug to patients with head trauma

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ketamine

Question 14

_______ is a good drug to give for patients with burns who have to undergo repeat dressing changes

Answer 14

ketamine

Question 15

If a patient is on phenytoin, a NMBD will

Answer 15

last longer

Question 16

Describe the sensitivity of VAE monitoring from most sensitive to least sensitive

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TEE
precordial doppler
ETCO2
PAP
CVP 
MAP

Question 17

A concern with intubating a patient with maxillofacial injuries is

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putting a breathing tube into the brain

-can also cause sinusitis & meningitis

Question 18

For a patient after pituitary tumor removal who develops diabetes insipidus, treat with

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vasopressin or desmopressin

Question 19

This treatment can be used for vasospasm and ruptured cerebral aneurysm

Answer 19

triple H:
hypertension (SBP 160-200 mmHg)
hemodilution with Hct 33%
hypervolemia with CVP >10 mmHg

Question 20

Considerations for neuro surgery include:

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do not give benzos preoperatively
want them to be able to wake up early to participate in neuro exam
keep ETCO2 at 30

Question 21

Describe the following as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree burns:
very painful
extends to bones & ligaments
destruction of epidermis
may result in contractures

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painful-2nd
bones & ligaments-4th
destruction of epidermis- 1st
contractures-3rd

Question 22

Describe the rule of 9’s to estimate percent burn of patient.

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head- 9%
arms- 9% each
legs-18% each
torso- 18% each 
groin- 1%

Question 23

Treatment for CO poisoning includes

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100% fiO2 & hyperbaric chamber

Question 24

CO has _________ affinity for hemoglobin as ______ and shifts the oxygen dissociation curve ______

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200 x
O2
LEFT

Question 25

S/s of inhalational injury include

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facial burns
singed facial hair
hoarseness
difficulty swallowing

Question 26

After 24-48 hours, patients with burn injuries experience a

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hyperdynamic state where CO is 2x higher

Question 27

Fluid resuscitation goals for patients with burns include

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UO: 0.5-1.0 mL/kg/hr
HR: 80-140
MAP: adults >60 mmHg
base deficit <2
Normal Hct

Question 28

For each % area that is excised, blood loss is

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200-400 mL

Question 29

Patients who have undergone burns should not receive

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succinylcholine 24 hours to 1 year post-burn to avoid massive release of K+, ventricular dysrythmias, and cardiac arrest

Question 30

Patients with flail chest benefit from

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epidural or paravertebral blocks

Question 31

The primary survey for trauma victims includes

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rapid evaluation for functions crucial to survival and includes ABCDE (airway patency, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure)

Question 32

Emergency intubation for patients with potential C-spine injury includes

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100% O2 administered

simple chin lift with manual in-line stabilization

Question 33

If a pregnant trauma patient comes in,

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primary focus is mom
OB consult for management
lay them left lateral decubitus in the 2nd or third trimester
if Rh negative will need to give Rhogam if fetus is positive

Question 34

Cardiac tamponade s/s is

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Beck’s triad: narrow pulse pressure, JVD, muffled heart sounds, & hypotension

Question 35

Indications for ETT intubation for trauma patient include

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GCS <8

facilitate workup in uncooperative patient

Question 36

For a trauma patient with a head injury & lower BP, you can give

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etomidate

Question 37

Needle decompression for tension pneumothorax is at:

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2nd intercostal space midclavicular line

5th intercostal space midaxillary line

Question 38

Hallmark symptoms of tension pneumothorax include

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hypotension, hypoxemia, tachycardia, increased CVP, diminished BS on the affected side
JVD & tracheal deviation

Question 39

Goals for early fluid resuscitation for trauma patient do not include

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SBP >100 mmHg

Question 40

The lethal triad post blood administration is

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acidosis, hypothermia, coagulopathy

Question 41

Hypothermia causes worsening of

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acid base disorders
coagulopathy
shifts oxygen hemoglobin curve to the left
decreases metabolism of drugs, impairs platelet, and clotting enzyme function

Question 42

The modified Brooke formula is

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2 mLs x TB surface area burned x weight

then give over 24 hours: 1/2 in first 8, 1/4th in next 8, 1/4th in last 8