Trauma Assessment and Injury Mechanisms Quiz

GCS is utilized to evaluate and quantify the level of consciousness and neurological status in trauma patients.

ATLS is a systematic approach to trauma care, providing guidelines for initial assessment, stabilization, and management of trauma patients.

AVPU is a simple assessment tool representing different levels of responsiveness in trauma patients: Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive.

Pneumothorax in trauma often results from penetrating trauma causing a breach in the chest wall.

Incontinence is a common indicator of spinal cord injury, reflecting loss of control over bladder or bowel function.

Laceration involves tearing of blood vessels, potentially causing internal bleeding and requiring prompt medical attention.

Pelvic fractures can pose a risk to the bladder due to proximity, leading to potential injury and complications.

Red Tag indicates a patient in critical condition, requiring immediate attention and intervention in the trauma triage system.

MOI refers to the specific way an injury occurred, providing crucial information for assessing and managing trauma.

ABCDE approach prioritizes Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure to systematically assess and manage trauma patients, with a focus on respiratory function.

Hemorrhage control aims to prevent excessive blood loss, maintaining blood volume and preventing hypovolemic shock.

Acceleration-Deceleration is a common mechanism in TBI, involving rapid changes in motion causing brain injury.

Cushing's triad (hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations) signals increased intracranial pressure, often seen in severe head injuries.