#1
Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury in traumatic events?
Blunt force trauma
ExplanationInjuries caused by forceful impact or collision.
#2
What is the primary cause of injury in a blast event involving chemicals?
Inhalation of toxic gases
ExplanationHarmful effects resulting from breathing in hazardous substances.
#3
Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury in falls from height?
Sudden deceleration
ExplanationInjuries resulting from rapid decrease in velocity upon impact.
#4
In a penetrating chest injury, what is a common concern regarding the involved structures?
Lungs and heart
ExplanationPotential damage to vital organs like the lungs and heart.
#5
What is the primary cause of injury in a blast event involving secondary projectiles?
Fragmentation
ExplanationInjuries caused by fragments propelled by the explosion.
#6
In traumatic brain injuries (TBI), what type of injury is characterized by the brain bouncing back and forth within the skull?
Coup-contrecoup injury
ExplanationInjury occurring at the site of impact and opposite side of the brain due to rapid deceleration.
#7
Which of the following is a primary blast injury mechanism?
Overpressure
ExplanationDamage caused by the sudden increase in air pressure during an explosion.
#8
In the context of spinal cord injuries, what does 'complete' mean?
Total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury site
ExplanationComplete absence of sensory and motor function below the injury.
#9
Which type of injury occurs when an object slides across the skin, causing damage to the surface tissue?
Abrasion
ExplanationSkin damage resulting from friction with a rough surface.
#10
What is the primary cause of injury in a blast event involving radiation?
Radiation exposure
ExplanationHarmful effects due to exposure to radiation.
#11
In burn injuries, what is the most critical factor determining the severity of the burn?
Depth of the burn
ExplanationExtent to which skin layers are affected, determining severity.
#12
In orthopedic injuries, what does the term 'avulsion' refer to?
Torn ligament or tendon pulling off a piece of bone
ExplanationA portion of bone breaking off as a result of a ligament or tendon pulling away.
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic of a penetrating injury?
Injury caused by a sharp object entering the body
ExplanationInjuries resulting from objects penetrating the body's surface.
#14
What is the main mechanism of injury in a crush injury?
Compression of body parts
ExplanationInjuries caused by pressure or squeezing of body tissues.
#15
In musculoskeletal injuries, what does the term 'dislocation' refer to?
Separation of joint surfaces
ExplanationDisplacement of bones at a joint, causing misalignment.
#16
What is the primary mechanism of injury in a blast event involving fragmentation?
Secondary projectiles
ExplanationInjuries caused by debris propelled by the explosion.
#17
In crush injuries, what is compartment syndrome?
Increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to tissue damage
ExplanationElevated pressure within muscle compartments, causing damage.