ITLS Advanced Post Test 9th Ed.Remembered Questions Answered Correctly – Expert Verified
Question :What should be completed upon arriving at the
scene?
Correct answer:Scene Size-up
Question :Prolonged scene times are often related to what
factor?
Correct answer:Ineffective team collaboration
Question :What ETCO2 value would indicate
hyperventilation?
Correct answer:less than 30mmHg
Question :What 2 interventions should be performed on a
patient with a flail chest segment?
Correct answer:1. C-Spine precautions
- Positive Pressure Ventilations w/ a BVM
Question :Can hypovolemic (high-space) shock occur without
any obvious trauma?
Correct answer:YES! Internal bleeding is a big concern
Question :How do you position the patient and their head
when attempting an external jugular IV?
Correct answer:Supine with no head elevation. Head turned to
the appropriate side
Question :Your patient has an isolated traumatic brain injury.
How would you expect their BP and HR to be?Correct answer:BP: elevated
HR: decreased
Question :What motion do you need to avoid when applying a
C-collar?
Correct answer:Neck traction (pulling head superiorly,
stretching the spine)
Question :Does abdominal evisceration indicate a need for
immediate transport?
Correct answer:YES! Do everything during transport (IV,
bandaging, etc.)
Question :Your patient has an extremity trapped. What can
you do for them while waiting for extrication?
Correct answer:Gather vital signs. Give pain management
assuming vitals allow for it.
Question :Do you wanted to establish IV access for a burn
patient on scene or during transport?
Correct answer:On scene. Ensures you will get it so you can
start fluids and pain management.
Question :What assessment is useful for monitoring a
pediatric patient with a head injury?
Correct answer:Level of consciousness
Question :Hypotension in a geriatric patient can indicate
what?
Correct answer:Acute injury
Question :Your patient is under the influence of alcohol and
has a minor head injury. What kind of patient should you treat them as?
Correct answer:A head injury patient. You can no longer tell
if they are altered due to ETOH or the head injury ---> they do not have capacity to refuse
Question :What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in
a trauma patient?
Correct answer:Hypoxemia
Question :If you are exposed to a contaminant, how soon
should you seek treatment?