Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Answer- Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Answer- It gives us
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What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Answer- Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Answer- Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Answer- If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion
What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? - Answer- Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - Answer- It requires a lot of practice.
When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full of blood, how long should you suction for? - Answer- Until the airway is complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - Answer- End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Answer- When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated call? - Answer- Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Answer- To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? - Answer- Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage
When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited for this situation? - Answer- Scoop Stretcher
What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what should you focus on next? - Answer- First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
What is one of the earliest signs you may see on a patient who is starting to go into shock? - Answer- Increased Ventilatory Rate
When you show up on scene and find your patient bleeding out, what are the two steps you should take to take care of that bleeding situation? - Answer- Step 1 = direct pressure / step 2 = apply tourniquet
What do you want your Blood Pressure to be at if you have a trauma patient? - Answer- Systolic Blood Pressure of 80
What do you want your blood pressure to be for neurogenic patients? - Answer- Systolic Blood Pressure of 90
What is the goal as prehospital providers that we want to establish for our patients? - Answer- Restore and maintain airway, ventilation, oxygenation, circulation, and quick transport time for trauma patients.
Two of the most important prehospital maneuvers are those that provide and maintain __________________________ patency and ______________________ ventilation. - Answer- Airway Patency and Pulmonary Ventilation
Refers to the process by which oxygen concentration increases within a tissue. - Answer- Oxygenation
Mechanical exchange of air between the outside environment and the alveoli of the lungs. - Answer- Ventilation [Show Less]