Initial Assessment and Management Flashcards
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A trauma team receives an unconscious, intubated patient from a high-speed rollover MVC. What is the first step upon arrival?
Answer: Reassess the airway and confirm ET tube placement
The primary survey always begins with Airway. Even in an intubated patient, confirm tube placement first.
The AMPLE history stands for which of the following?
Answer: Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events/Environment
AMPLE: Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events/Environment.
A patient responds to the initial 1-liter crystalloid bolus with transient improvement then drops again. This is classified as what type of responder?
Answer: Transient responder
A transient responder shows initial improvement then deteriorates, indicating ongoing blood loss of 25-40%.
What is the most appropriate method to assess circulation during the primary survey?
Answer: Assessment of skin color, pulse quality, and capillary refill
Circulation is assessed clinically through skin color/temperature, pulse quality/rate, and capillary refill.
During exposure in the primary survey, what is the most important environmental consideration?
Answer: Prevention of hypothermia
Hypothermia prevention is the primary concern, as it contributes to the lethal triad.
In a multiple-casualty incident, which triage category for a patient with RR of 8, weak radial pulse, and GCS of 6?
Answer: Immediate (Red)
This patient has life-threatening injuries that are potentially survivable: categorized as Immediate (Red).