ITLS Basic Pre-Test 7th Edition Page 1 - Wizard Education
ITLS Basic Pre-Test 7th Edition Page 1 - Wizard Education
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<strong>ITLS</strong> <strong>Basic</strong> <strong>Pre</strong>-<strong>Test</strong> 7 th <strong>Edition</strong><br />
37 . In the absence of herniation syndrome, adult head injured patients should be:<br />
A. ventilated at a rate of 8-10 per minute<br />
B. ventilated at a rate of 12-14 per minute<br />
C. ventilated at a rate of 16-18 per minute<br />
D. ventilated at a rate of 20 per minute<br />
38 . Supine hypotension syndrome in the pregnant patient is caused by::<br />
A. uterine obstruction of venous blood flow<br />
B. atelectasis (collapse of small airways) of the lungs<br />
C. uterine pressure on the vagal nerve<br />
D. gastric reflux<br />
39 . Which of the following has a greater chance of surviving traumatic cardiopulmonary arrest?<br />
A. Patients who suffer blunt force trauma to the torso<br />
B. Patients with non-dilated pupils<br />
C. Patients with dilated unresponsive pupils<br />
D. Patients with penetrating chest trauma who are hypothermic<br />
40 . Tourniquet application should be limited to less than:<br />
A. 1 hour<br />
B. 2 hours<br />
C. 3 hours<br />
D. 4 hours<br />
41 . Hemostatic agents applied directly to the source of bleeding must be used in conjunction with:<br />
A. direct pressure to the wound<br />
B. tourniquets proximal to the wound<br />
C. pressure points to arteries proximal to the wound<br />
D. elevation of the wound above the level of the heart<br />
42 . Which assessment tool(s) may assist in predicting patient deterioration for someone who otherwise<br />
appears stable?<br />
A. Serum lactate levels<br />
B. Blood sugar levels<br />
C. Abdominal ultrasound<br />
D. A & C<br />
43 . Which of the following concerning blast injury is TRUE?<br />
A. Primary injury is cased by heat<br />
B. Secondary injury is caused by materials propelled<br />
C. Tertiary injury is caused by toxic fumes<br />
D. Quaternary injury is caused by the displacement of the body<br />
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