Emergency Medical Response to Trauma Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma medicine with questions about primary survey, bleeding control, airway management, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary survey step in emergency medical response to trauma?

Checking for a pulse

Assessing breathing

Evaluating medical history

Administering pain relief

What does the 'ABC' acronym stand for in trauma care?

Airway, Breathing, Compression

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

Airway, Bleeding, Circulation

Assessment, Breathing, Compression

What is the recommended action for controlling external bleeding from a wound?

Applying pressure directly to the wound

Elevating the wound above the heart

Administering oral pain medication

Massaging the area to increase blood flow

Which type of bleeding is often characterized by bright red blood that spurts out rhythmically?

Capillary bleeding

Venous bleeding

Arterial bleeding

Internal bleeding

What is the purpose of applying a tourniquet in trauma care?

To stop severe bleeding from a limb

To immobilize a fracture

To stabilize the patient's airway

To prevent infection

What is the recommended method to open the airway in an unconscious trauma patient?

Tilting the head back and lifting the chin

Lifting the legs

Turning the patient on their side

Administering oxygen immediately

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a head injury?

Nausea or vomiting

Loss of consciousness

Clear fluid draining from the ears

Bruising and swelling around the eyes

What is the first step when managing a penetrating chest wound?

Administering oxygen

Covering the wound with a sterile occlusive dressing

Placing the patient in a sitting position

Checking for breathing and airway obstruction

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock in a trauma patient?

Rapid breathing

Decreased heart rate

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Restlessness or confusion

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What is the correct sequence of steps in the secondary survey of a trauma patient?

Obtain a history, perform a head-to-toe assessment, reassess vital signs

Reassess vital signs, obtain a history, perform a head-to-toe assessment

Perform a head-to-toe assessment, obtain a history, reassess vital signs

Obtain a history, reassess vital signs, perform a head-to-toe assessment

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

Eye opening

Verbal response

Motor response

Blood pressure measurement

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What is the purpose of immobilizing a suspected spinal injury?

To prevent further injury

To reduce pain

To promote healing

To improve blood circulation

#13

Which of the following is a common complication of crush injuries?

Hypothermia

Hyperglycemia

Compartment syndrome

Cardiac arrhythmia