Blast Injuries and Trauma Assessment Quiz

Blast injuries are typically caused by explosive forces.

The primary assessment in blast injuries involves ensuring the patient's airway is clear.

The primary survey in trauma assessment includes assessing airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure (ABCDE).

Triage is the process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their injuries.

Blast overpressure refers to the pressure wave generated by an explosion.

Primary blast injuries often result in tympanic membrane rupture due to the pressure wave.

Blast wind refers to the pressure wave that radiates outward from an explosion.

Secondary blast injuries result from flying debris or fragments.

Pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, is a potential complication of blast lung injury.

Exsanguination, or severe bleeding, is the primary cause of mortality in blast injuries.

The respiratory system is particularly vulnerable to blast injuries due to the effects of blast overpressure.

Blast lung injury is the most common immediate life-threatening injury in blast incidents.

Triage helps prioritize patients for treatment based on the severity of their injuries.

Primary blast injuries result from direct impact, while tertiary injuries are from being thrown against objects.

Supplemental oxygen is typically administered as the initial treatment for blast lung injury.

CT scan is typically used to diagnose blast injuries involving the brain.

Tertiary injuries result from being thrown by the force of an explosion.

Decontamination is used to neutralize chemical agents and prevent further exposure.

Dilated pupils can be a sign of blast-related traumatic brain injury.