Trauma Management and Triage Quiz
Test your knowledge of trauma medicine with questions on triage, assessment tools, and protocols. How well do you know trauma management?
#1
What is the primary goal of trauma triage?
To provide definitive care for all injured patients
To transport all patients to the nearest hospital
To identify and rapidly transport patients who require immediate care to the appropriate facility
To assess the severity of injuries after arrival at the hospital
#2
Which of the following is not a component of the primary survey in trauma management?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
#3
Which of the following is a primary assessment tool used in trauma triage?
Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
#4
What is the purpose of the 'golden hour' in trauma care?
To ensure rapid transportation of patients to the hospital
To provide immediate treatment within the first hour after injury
To assess the patient's vital signs every hour
To initiate rehabilitation services within an hour of injury
#5
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'triage' mean?
Transporting patients to the hospital
Sorting and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their injuries
Providing immediate medical treatment to all patients
Communicating with emergency medical services
#6
Which of the following is NOT a category of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
Respiratory Rate
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
#7
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Secondary Survey of trauma management?
Head-to-toe examination
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST)
Assessment of vital signs
Obtaining a comprehensive medical history
#8
What does the acronym 'START' stand for in mass casualty triage?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Standardized Triage and Assessment of Resource needs
Systematic Triage and Response Training
Strategic Triage and Resource Tracking
#9
What is the purpose of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol?
To provide pre-hospital care only
To manage traumatic injuries in a systematic manner
To assess non-traumatic medical emergencies
To administer advanced medications
#10
In the ABCDE approach to trauma assessment, what does 'E' stand for?
Exposure
Evaluate
Environment
Examine
#11
What is the primary aim of a mass casualty incident (MCI) triage system?
To prioritize treatment based on age
To allocate resources equitably
To assess the mechanism of injury
To rapidly assess and categorize patients
#12
What is the purpose of the 'Revised Trauma Score (RTS)'?
To assess the risk of mortality in trauma patients
To categorize the severity of traumatic injuries
To predict the need for surgical intervention
To quantify the patient's level of consciousness
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