Emergency Medical Procedures and Trauma Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma care with questions covering assessment, treatment, and procedures. Learn essential skills for emergency situations.

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What is the first step in assessing a patient's airway in trauma care?

Check for breathing

Open the airway

Check for pulse

Check for responsiveness

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

Rapid heartbeat

Decreased breathing rate

Increased blood pressure

Pale, cool, clammy skin

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?

15:2

30:2

10:1

5:1

What is the main difference between a sprain and a strain?

Sprain involves tearing of ligaments, while strain involves tearing of muscles or tendons

Sprain involves tearing of muscles or tendons, while strain involves tearing of ligaments

Sprain involves dislocation of joints, while strain involves stretching of muscles

Sprain involves stretching of muscles, while strain involves dislocation of joints

What is the recommended treatment for heat exhaustion?

Administering fluids and cooling measures

Administering antibiotics

Administering antihistamines

Administering epinephrine

What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet?

To control severe bleeding

To assess for spinal injuries

To splint a fracture

To maintain an open airway

What does the acronym ABC stand for in emergency medical procedures?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment, Bandaging, Compression

Alertness, Bleeding control, Comfort

Acute, Breathing, Cardiac

In the context of trauma care, what does 'C-Spine' refer to?

Cervical Spine

Craniotomy Site

Cerebellar Space

Cranial Stimulus

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

To assess pain level in trauma patients

To evaluate the level of consciousness

To measure blood pressure

To determine the extent of internal bleeding

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What is the correct order of steps in the primary survey of trauma care?

Check airway, assess breathing, control bleeding, assess disability, expose patient

Control bleeding, check airway, assess breathing, assess disability, expose patient

Assess disability, control bleeding, assess breathing, check airway, expose patient

Expose patient, control bleeding, assess disability, assess breathing, check airway

#11

What does the term 'AVPU' represent in trauma care?

Airway, Ventilation, Pulse, Urine output

Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive

Arterial, Venous, Pulmonary, Uterine

Auscultation, Vital signs, Peripheral pulses, Uterine contractions

#12

What is the purpose of the 'AMPLE' history in trauma assessment?

To evaluate neurologic status

To assess airway patency

To identify potential sources of hemorrhage

To obtain a detailed medical history

#13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for controlling severe bleeding?

Direct pressure

Elevation of the wound

Application of a tourniquet

Applying heat to the wound

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What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for in trauma assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading to injury

Swelling, Appetite, Medical history, Pain, Location of injury, Events leading to trauma

Systemic symptoms, Allergies, Medical history, Past trauma, Location of injury, Events leading to injury

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past trauma, Last meal, Events leading to injury

#15

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a tension pneumothorax?

Dyspnea

Hypotension

Hyperresonance on percussion

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side

#16

Which of the following is a symptom of a basilar skull fracture?

Raccoon eyes

Battle's sign

Hemotympanum

Cushing's triad

#17

Which of the following is a sign of a flail chest?

Unequal chest rise during breathing

Decreased breath sounds on affected side

Paradoxical chest movement

Hyperresonance on percussion

#18

Which of the following is a sign of a pelvic fracture?

Ecchymosis over the abdomen

Decreased pain with movement

Pain with palpation of the iliac crests

Hemoptysis