Trauma Assessment and Mechanism of Injury Quiz

Test your knowledge in traumatology with questions about primary assessment steps, mechanisms of injury, ABCDE approach, and more!

#1

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

Assessing airway and breathing
Assessing pain level
Checking for skin color
Checking for past medical history
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#2

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury commonly associated with blunt trauma?

Fall from a height
Stab wound
Gunshot wound
Lightning strike
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#3

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion and disorientation
Normal pupil reaction
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#4

During a trauma assessment, what does the 'C' in the ABCDE approach primarily refer to?

Circulation
Cervical spine assessment
Control of bleeding
Consciousness level
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#5

Which of the following is a common sign of hypovolemic shock in trauma patients?

Increased blood pressure
Bradycardia
Cool, clammy skin
Normal urine output
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#6

In trauma assessment, what does the acronym ABCDE stand for?

Airway, Bleeding, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Alertness, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment
Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Documentation, Emergency
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#7

What is the main purpose of the mechanism of injury (MOI) assessment in trauma?

To identify the patient's age
To determine the patient's gender
To estimate the severity of injury
To assess the patient's allergies
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#8

What is the recommended first step in managing a patient with suspected spinal cord injury?

Administering pain medication
Moving the patient to a comfortable position
Immobilizing the spine
Checking for skin temperature
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#9

Which of the following is an example of a crush injury mechanism?

Falling from a bicycle
Being struck by a baseball bat
Being trapped under a collapsed building
Stepping on a sharp object
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#10

Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism of injury associated with pelvic fractures?

Motor vehicle accidents
Falls from a standing height
Direct blows to the pelvis
Gunshot wounds
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#11

Which of the following is an example of a penetrating trauma?

Car accident
Gunshot wound
Fall from a ladder
Sports injury
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#12

What is the main concern when assessing for potential evisceration in trauma?

Ensuring adequate breathing
Preventing infection
Avoiding further injury to the abdomen
Maintaining proper body temperature
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#13

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

Decreased heart rate
Hyperresonance to percussion
Equal chest rise and fall
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
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#14

What is the primary concern when assessing for potential compartment syndrome?

Risk of airway obstruction
Risk of sepsis
Risk of neurovascular compromise
Risk of cardiac arrest
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#15

What is the primary concern when assessing for potential neurogenic shock?

Risk of airway obstruction
Risk of sepsis
Risk of hypotension
Risk of cardiac arrest
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