24 Questions
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a patient with head trauma who is unstable?
15 liters/minute with a non-rebreathing mask
What is the initial step in the special considerations of head trauma patients?
Assess Glasgow Coma Scale
When should code 3 transport be carried out for a head trauma victim?
In any head trauma victim with deteriorating neuro status, shock, or markedly abnormal neurological status
What should be done if airway problems occur while a head trauma patient is immobilized?
Transport the patient on the side
What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a patient with chest trauma who is in respiratory distress?
15 liters/minute by non-rebreathing mask
What should be done if signs of tension pneumothorax develop in a patient with chest trauma?
Remove the dressing to allow air to escape and reapply loosely
What is the recommended treatment for open chest wounds in patients with chest trauma?
Cover with vaseline impregnated gauze and tape on three sides loosely
What should be done if a patient with chest trauma develops flail chest?
Use a pillow to stabilize the injured area
What actions should be taken if a patient with chest trauma has impaled objects?
Leave the impaled objects in place
What is the recommended treatment for a clavicle fracture?
Splint with sling and swathe
What action should be taken for a patient with a scapula fracture?
Assess respiratory status
How should a pelvis fracture be managed according to the orthopedic trauma treatment protocol?
Splint legs together, padding under the knees for comfort
What is the appropriate treatment for an elbow dislocation?
Sling and swathe
How should a shoulder fracture or dislocation be splinted according to the orthopedic trauma treatment protocol?
Splint with sling and swathe in position of comfort
What is the recommended treatment for foot fracture (ankle) according to the Basic Life Support (BLS) Protocols?
Splint with cardboard, wire or pillow splint
What is the initial step in the special considerations for splinting unstable fractures with no pulses, according to the BLS Protocols?
Straighten gently and then splint
What should be done if a patient with hip fracture and dislocation is encountered according to the BLS Protocols?
Stabilize in position of comfort with long backboard, pillows and triangular bandages
What is the recommended action for treating traumatic amputations according to the BLS Protocols?
Keep amputated parts dry in sterile gauze and place on ice
According to the BLS Protocols, what should be done for jaw (maxillo-facial trauma) patients?
Maintain airway and suction as necessary
What is the first step to stop life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg if a tourniquet is available, according to the given text?
Apply a tourniquet about 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding site
What should be done for life-threatening bleeding from the neck, shoulder, or groin if a tourniquet is NOT available, according to the given text?
Pack the wound with a hemostatic gauze
When should the distal neurovascular status be checked as per the given text?
Both before and after application, and anytime an adjustment is made or every 15-30 minutes
What should be applied around the bleeding arm or leg about 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding site if a tourniquet is available, according to the given text?
Treat shock as indicated
What should be done if life-threatening bleeding occurs from an arm or leg and a tourniquet is NOT available OR for bleeding from the neck, shoulder, or groin, according to the given text?
Apply direct pressure on the wound with both hands
Learn about the assessment and treatment procedures for head trauma, including ABCs assessment, oxygen administration, immobilization for neck injuries, shock treatment, and scalp hemorrhage management.
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