Patient Evaluation & Stabilization Flashcards
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A pediatric patient (3 years old) is unresponsive after a fall. The MOST appropriate initial airway maneuver is:
Answer: Jaw-thrust without head-tilt
In a pediatric trauma patient, the jaw-thrust without head-tilt maintains spinal precautions while opening the airway.
Using the Parkland formula for a 70 kg adult burn patient with 40% TBSA burns, how many mL of lactated Ringer's should be given in the first 8 hours?
Answer: 5,600 mL
Parkland formula: 4 mL × kg × %TBSA = 4 × 70 × 40 = 11,200 mL total; half (5,600 mL) is given in the first 8 hours.
Which of the following BEST indicates adequate perfusion is being restored during resuscitation?
Answer: Improved mental status and urine output
Improved mentation and urine output (0.5–1 mL/kg/hr) are reliable indicators that organ perfusion is being restored.
A patient found in a confined space complains of headache and dizziness; co-workers are also symptomatic. You should FIRST:
Answer: Ensure scene safety and don appropriate PPE before entry
Scene safety is the first priority; a confined space with multiple symptomatic victims suggests toxic atmosphere requiring PPE before entry.
During spinal motion restriction, a patient begins vomiting. You should:
Answer: Log-roll the patient as a unit to the lateral position
Log-rolling the immobilized patient to the side maintains spinal alignment while allowing the airway to clear of vomit.
Which finding during auscultation of breath sounds BEST indicates right mainstem bronchus intubation?
Answer: Breath sounds present on the right, absent on the left
Right mainstem intubation ventilates only the right lung, producing breath sounds on the right with absent sounds on the left.
When assessing a patient using the START triage system, a patient who is breathing at 22 breaths per minute, has a radial pulse, and can follow commands is tagged:
Answer: Green (minor)
In START triage, a patient who breathes spontaneously, has a perfusing pulse, and can follow commands is tagged green (minor/walking wounded).