Phtls 9th Ed. Self-Test Questions And Answers

When using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization? a. Past history of spinal injury b. Being an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle crash c. Being ambulatory at the scene d. An associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain {Ans: When using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization? a. Past history of spinal injury b. Being an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle crash c. Being ambulatory at the scene *d. An associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain*}A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax? a. Distended neck veins b. Muffled heart sounds c. Narrowed pulse pressure d. Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury {Ans: A patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax? *a. Distended neck