Phtls 10th Edition Exam Questions (50 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

A 44 year old male was involved in a motorcycle crash. He sustained severe blunt trauma to his chest and has deformity of the right femur. Multiple IV attempts were unsuccessful. Vital signs are BP 70/40, P 126, R 28. What should you do? {Ans: Establish intaosseous access}An 80 year old female fell down a flight of stairs 3 days ago. Today the family reports she has a headache and is "going in and out of consciousness." Vital signs are BP 170/72, R 26 and irregular, HR 62, BGL 150 mg/dL (8.3 mol/L). What should you suspect? {Ans: Subdural hematoma}A 27 year old female has multi system trauma. Which life threat is your first priority? {Ans: Significant external hemorrhage}A 24 year old construction worker amputated his thumb. How should you manage the amputation? {Ans: Wrap in moistened gauze}An 8 year old female is being treated in the red treatment area after a housing complex fire. Vital signs are P 140, R 12 with noted stridor. Her eyebrows and hair are burnt. Suddenly, she becomes apenic. What should you do? {Ans: Insert an oropharyngeal airway and assist ventilations}A 25 year old female has a gunshot wound