#1
What is the primary goal of trauma triage?
To identify and rapidly transport patients who require immediate care to the appropriate facility
ExplanationPrioritize and transport critically injured patients promptly.
#2
Which of the following is not a component of the primary survey in trauma management?
Disability
ExplanationDisability assessment is part of the secondary survey.
#3
Which of the following is a primary assessment tool used in trauma triage?
Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
ExplanationRTS helps assess injury severity.
#4
What is the purpose of the 'golden hour' in trauma care?
To provide immediate treatment within the first hour after injury
ExplanationAdminister treatment within the crucial first hour.
#5
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'triage' mean?
Sorting and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their injuries
ExplanationSorting patients based on injury severity.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a category of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?
Pulse Rate
ExplanationPulse rate is not part of the RTS categories.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Secondary Survey of trauma management?
Assessment of vital signs
ExplanationVital signs are assessed in the primary survey.
#8
What does the acronym 'START' stand for in mass casualty triage?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
ExplanationSimple and rapid treatment in mass casualty events.
#9
What is the purpose of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol?
To manage traumatic injuries in a systematic manner
ExplanationSystematic management of traumatic injuries.
#10
In the ABCDE approach to trauma assessment, what does 'E' stand for?
Exposure
ExplanationAssessing for exposure to injuries.
#11
What is the primary aim of a mass casualty incident (MCI) triage system?
To rapidly assess and categorize patients
ExplanationQuick assessment and categorization in mass casualties.
#12
What is the purpose of the 'Revised Trauma Score (RTS)'?
To categorize the severity of traumatic injuries
ExplanationScoring system to assess injury severity.