Trauma Assessment and Management Quiz

Test your trauma medicine expertise with questions on primary assessments, shock signs, interventions, and more in this comprehensive quiz.

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Which of the following is a primary assessment step in trauma management?

Administering painkillers

Assessing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC)

Checking for skin color changes

Performing a detailed physical exam

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What is the recommended approach when managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?

Moving the patient as quickly as possible to prevent further injury

Placing the patient in a supine position with a cervical collar and maintaining spinal precautions

Checking for responsiveness and giving the patient a neck massage

Having the patient stand up and walk around to assess mobility

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Which of the following is a common sign of hypovolemic shock?

Increased blood pressure

Cool, clammy skin

Increased urinary output

Normal heart rate

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What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in trauma assessment?

Surgical Assessment for Major Problems in Lethal Emergencies

Standardized Approach to Major Patient Leverages

Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

Structured Approach to Medical Problem Evaluation

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Which of the following is a priority intervention for managing a patient with a tension pneumothorax?

Administering oxygen therapy

Administering intravenous fluids

Inserting a chest tube

Performing endotracheal intubation

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What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in trauma assessment?

To assess pain levels in trauma patients

To evaluate neurological status and level of consciousness

To measure blood oxygen levels

To determine the severity of external injuries

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What is the recommended initial treatment for an open fracture?

Applying ice directly to the wound

Irrigating the wound with sterile saline

Administering antibiotics orally

Wrapping the wound with a dry bandage

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In trauma management, what is the purpose of the 'C' in the ABCDE approach?

Circulation

Cervical spine assessment

Control of external bleeding

Chest wall examination

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary assessment in trauma management?

Focused history taking

Physical examination of all body systems

Assessment of vital signs

Obtaining diagnostic imaging studies

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What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'DEFG' in trauma assessment?

To assess potential injury mechanisms

To determine the patient's level of consciousness

To guide the management of extremity injuries

To assess the adequacy of airway management

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#11

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

Hyperreflexia

Cushing's triad

Battle's sign

Kernig's sign

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#12

What is the primary purpose of the Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) exam in trauma assessment?

To assess for the presence of intra-abdominal hemorrhage

To evaluate cardiac function in trauma patients

To diagnose pulmonary embolism

To assess for spinal cord injuries

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Trauma Assessment and Management Quiz

Which of the following is a primary assessment step in trauma management?

What is the recommended approach when managing a patient with suspected spinal injury?

Which of the following is a common sign of hypovolemic shock?

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in trauma assessment?

Which of the following is a priority intervention for managing a patient with a tension pneumothorax?

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in trauma assessment?

What is the recommended initial treatment for an open fracture?

In trauma management, what is the purpose of the 'C' in the ABCDE approach?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary assessment in trauma management?

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'DEFG' in trauma assessment?

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

What is the primary purpose of the Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) exam in trauma assessment?

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