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Injury Severity Assessment and Measurement Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is commonly used for injury severity assessment?

Glasgow Coma Scale
Explanation

Assesses neurological status.

#2

Which of the following is a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) used for neurological assessment?

Eye opening
Explanation

Assesses eye opening for neurological status.

#3

What is the maximum score on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

15
Explanation

Maximum achievable score on the GCS.

#4

Which anatomical scoring system is used to measure injury severity in trauma patients?

Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS)
Explanation

Quantifies injury severity based on anatomical criteria.

#5

What does the Injury Severity Score (ISS) assess?

Overall severity of injury
Explanation

Evaluates overall injury severity.

#6

Which of the following is not a component of the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS)?

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Explanation

Not included in TRISS calculation.

#7

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used anatomical scoring system for injury severity assessment?

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Explanation

Not used for injury severity assessment.

#8

What is the primary purpose of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS) in injury severity assessment?

To evaluate neurological status
Explanation

Assesses neurological status in trauma.

#9

Which method is used to classify burn injuries based on the percentage of total body surface area affected?

Rule of Nines
Explanation

Determines burn severity based on body surface area.

#10

Which scoring system is used specifically for traumatic brain injury (TBI) severity assessment?

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Explanation

Focused on assessing TBI severity.

#11

What does the APACHE II scoring system primarily assess in critically ill patients?

Organ dysfunction and mortality risk
Explanation

Evaluates organ dysfunction and mortality risk.

#12

Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS)?

Gender
Explanation

Gender is not part of TRISS calculation.

#13

Which of the following is a limitation of the Injury Severity Score (ISS) in trauma care?

It does not consider the anatomical location of injuries
Explanation

ISS does not account for injury locations.

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