Energy and Trauma Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on shock, primary survey, ABCDE approach, tension pneumothorax, spinal cord injury, and more in this Trauma Medicine Quiz.

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

Pale, cool, clammy skin

Rapid, shallow breathing

Flushed, warm skin

Weak and rapid pulse

What is the first step in assessing a patient's level of consciousness using the AVPU scale?

Verbal

Painful

Unresponsive

Alert

In trauma assessment, what does the 'E' stand for in the 'SAMPLE' history?

Evaluation

Endotracheal intubation

Events leading to the injury

Exposure to toxins

What is the primary purpose of the 'C' in the 'DCAP-BTLS' assessment?

To check for deformities

To evaluate circulation

To assess for cyanosis

To determine airway patency

What does the acronym 'AMPLE' represent in the trauma assessment?

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

Airway, Movement, Pulse, Level of consciousness, Exposure

Assessment, Management, Patient history, Lab tests, Evaluation

Angiography, MRI, PET scan, Lab tests, Electrocardiogram

What does the 'P' stand for in the 'OPQRST' pain assessment?

Pulse

Pain history

Provocation/Palliation

Positioning

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'OPQRST' pain assessment?

Onset

Positioning

Quality

Radiation

Which of the following is a correct sequence for the primary survey in trauma assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE)

Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (BACDE)

Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure (CABDE)

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Eye examination (ABCDE)

During the primary survey, what does the 'C' in the ABCDE approach stand for?

Circulation

Chest

Consciousness

Cervical spine

#10

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of tension pneumothorax?

Hyperresonance on percussion

Decreased respiratory rate

Increased breath sounds

Tracheal deviation away from the affected side

#11

What is the recommended treatment for suspected tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient?

Administering oral antibiotics

Performing needle decompression

Applying ice packs to the chest

Initiating cardiac monitoring

#12

What is the primary goal of managing a trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury?

Administering painkillers

Maintaining spinal immobilization

Performing surgical decompression

Administering high-flow oxygen

#13

Which of the following is a key component of the secondary survey in trauma assessment?

Assessing airway patency

Checking for carotid pulse

Performing focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) exam

Administering IV fluids

#14

What does the term 'DCAP-BTLS' stand for in trauma assessment?

Decompression, Blood loss, Tension pneumothorax, Lung sounds

Distal neurovascular function, Cyanosis, Airway, Pulse

Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

Diagnostics, Circulation, Airway, Pain, Bleeding, Tenderness, Ligament function, Skin

#15

In trauma assessment, what is the purpose of the 'Disability' step in the primary survey?

To assess the patient's level of consciousness

To check for any neurological deficits

To evaluate the chest for injuries

To determine if there is any major bleeding

#16

Which of the following is a sign of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a trauma patient?

Decreased intracranial pressure (ICP)

Fixed and dilated pupils

Clear and coherent speech

Normal Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score

#17

Which of the following is a potential complication of pelvic fractures?

Decreased risk of internal bleeding

Increased risk of nerve damage

Improved stability of the pelvic ring

Decreased risk of urological injuries