30 Questions
What is the significance of a patient being on an anti-coagulant like Coumadin or an anti-platelet like Plavix in the context of trauma triage?
It requires immediate transport to a Trauma Center
Which scenario would NOT require triage and transport to a Trauma Center according to the text?
Separation from a bicycle
What age group would trigger trauma triage for a fall of any height if anticoagulated according to the criteria?
Adults over 55
Which criterion would necessitate trauma triage for both adults and pediatrics?
Extrication time over 15 minutes
In trauma triage, what is the relevance of paramedic judgment according to the provided text?
It is listed as one of the criteria for trauma triage
What extrication time would trigger trauma triage for both adults and pediatrics?
20 minutes
Which of the following scenarios would NOT necessitate trauma triage according to the text?
Adult falling from 10 feet
In the context of trauma triage, which age group needs to fall from a greater height to trigger trauma triage if anticoagulated?
Adults over 55
What type of medication would NOT lead to trauma triage according to the text?
Aspirin
What judgment is NOT relevant for trauma triage based on the provided text?
Trauma team judgment
What is the preferred method of vascular access during cardiac arrest, fluid resuscitation, and drug administration?
IV routes
Where should an IO be placed for patients with emergency medical conditions that require urgent vascular access?
Proximal Tibia
What gauge needle should be used for IM injections in adults and large children?
20 gauge 1.5-inch needle
For infants and children receiving IM injections, what is the maximum volume that can be administered at the lateral thigh injection site?
1.25 ml
During cardiac arrest, when should medications be administered?
During compressions
What is the recommended method for ventilating pediatric patients who cannot maintain oxygen saturation despite BVM ventilation?
Upgrading to a surgical airway
When should an oropharyngeal airway be inserted for unresponsive patients without a gag reflex?
When contraindicated
What is the recommended rate of breaths per minute for infants and children who have an advanced airway placed during CPR?
40 - 50 breaths/min
In which position should spontaneously breathing patients be placed if they have an altered mental status and no suspected spinal cord injury?
Supine position
What should be done if a patient cannot be effectively oxygenated or ventilated by any other means?
Use an I-gel or ET tube
What is the recommended method for ventilating pediatric patients who cannot protect their own airway and cannot be effectively ventilated with a BVM?
Advanced airway placement
Which method should be used for ventilating infants and children who have an advanced airway placed during CPR?
20-30 breaths/min
In what situation should a cricothyrotomy be performed on adult patients according to the text?
When no other means secure an airway and the patient cannot be effectively oxygenated or ventilated
For which type of patients should a nasopharyngeal airway be inserted according to the text?
Unresponsive patients without a gag reflex
What method should be used for ventilating pediatric patients who can not maintain oxygen saturation despite BVM ventilation?
I-gel
What is the preferred method for ventilating pediatric patients who can not protect their own airway and are unable to maintain oxygen saturation despite BVM ventilation?
Oral or nasal airway with a BVM
When should a cricothyrotomy be performed on adult patients according to the text?
When other methods fail and the patient cannot be effectively oxygenated or ventilated
What is the recommended ventilation rate for infants and children who have an advanced airway placed during CPR?
20–30 breaths/min
In what scenario should a nasopharyngeal airway be inserted according to the text?
Patients suspected of spinal cord injury
When should a surgical airway procedure like cricothyrotomy be considered according to the text?
When no other means can secure the airway effectively for oxygenation or ventilation
Test your knowledge on the triage criteria for Level II Trauma non-trauma alert patients who present with a mechanism of injury suggestive of a significant injury or are taking anti-coagulants or anti-platelets. Learn about the criteria for transporting patients to the nearest appropriate Trauma Center based on specific injury scenarios.
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