Trauma Assessment and Triage Quiz

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

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Alertness, Breathing, Compression, Dilation, Evacuation

Assessment, Bandaging, CPR, Documentation, Emergency response

Airflow, Blood pressure, Chest X-ray, Drug administration, Evaluation

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In trauma assessment, what is the primary goal of the 'E' in the ABCDE approach?

Elevation

Evaluation

Exposure

Exercise

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What is the purpose of the Secondary Survey in trauma assessment?

To quickly assess and address life-threatening injuries

To obtain a detailed medical history from the patient

To perform a thorough physical examination and identify non-life-threatening injuries

To administer medications to stabilize the patient

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What is the purpose of the 'M' in the SAMPLE acronym used for patient assessment?

Muscular strength

Mental status

Medical history

Motor skills

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What is the purpose of the Rule of Nines in assessing burn injuries?

To estimate the age of the burn victim

To calculate the percentage of body surface area affected by burns

To determine the severity of burn pain

To assess the depth of the burn injury

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What is the primary purpose of triage in emergency medicine?

To provide immediate treatment to all patients

To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses

To administer first aid to all casualties

To transport all patients to the hospital as quickly as possible

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

Circulation

Compression

Chest X-ray

Consciousness

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What does the term 'golden hour' refer to in the context of trauma care?

The first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury when medical intervention is critical

The time it takes for emergency medical services to arrive on the scene

The period during which a patient is stabilized before surgery

The duration of time it takes for a patient to reach the hospital

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

Low blood pressure

Increased heart rate

Cool and clammy skin

All of the above

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#10

Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury associated with traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

Puncture wounds

Hyperthermia

Acceleration-deceleration forces

Muscle strain

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#11

During triage, what does the term 'walking wounded' refer to?

Patients with minor injuries who can walk without assistance

Patients with serious injuries who are able to walk

Patients who refuse medical treatment

Patients with psychological trauma

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#12

In trauma assessment, what does the term 'deformity' refer to when assessing a patient's injuries?

Physical malformation or misalignment of a body part

Loss of consciousness

Inadequate blood supply

Abnormal body temperature

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#13

Which of the following is a common triage category used to prioritize patients in a mass casualty incident?

Green (Minor)

Yellow (Delayed)

Red (Immediate)

All of the above

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#14

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

To measure blood pressure

To assess the level of consciousness

To determine body temperature

To evaluate respiratory rate

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#15

What is the purpose of the START triage system?

To prioritize patients based on their age

To assess patients' mental health status

To quickly identify and categorize patients during mass casualty incidents

To determine the type of injuries sustained by patients

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#16

When assessing a trauma patient's breathing, what does the term 'agonal' refer to?

Normal and regular breathing

Irregular gasping or labored breathing

Shallow breathing

Hyperventilation

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#17

What is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS) in managing a mass casualty incident?

To provide medical treatment to patients

To coordinate the overall response and manage resources

To transport patients to the hospital

To communicate with the media

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#18

When assessing a trauma patient's circulation, what does the term 'capillary refill' measure?

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Oxygen saturation

Peripheral perfusion by pressing on the nail bed

2 answered

#19

During trauma assessment, what is the purpose of the AVPU scale?

To assess respiratory rate

To evaluate neurologic status

To measure blood pressure

To determine body temperature

1 answered

Trauma Assessment and Triage Quiz

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

In trauma assessment, what is the primary goal of the 'E' in the ABCDE approach?

What is the purpose of the Secondary Survey in trauma assessment?

What is the purpose of the 'M' in the SAMPLE acronym used for patient assessment?

What is the purpose of the Rule of Nines in assessing burn injuries?

What is the primary purpose of triage in emergency medicine?

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

What does the term 'golden hour' refer to in the context of trauma care?

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

Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury associated with traumatic brain injuries (TBI)?

During triage, what does the term 'walking wounded' refer to?

In trauma assessment, what does the term 'deformity' refer to when assessing a patient's injuries?

Which of the following is a common triage category used to prioritize patients in a mass casualty incident?

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

What is the purpose of the START triage system?

When assessing a trauma patient's breathing, what does the term 'agonal' refer to?

What is the role of the Incident Command System (ICS) in managing a mass casualty incident?

When assessing a trauma patient's circulation, what does the term 'capillary refill' measure?

During trauma assessment, what is the purpose of the AVPU scale?

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