#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
What is the purpose of the 'T' in the 'ABCDE' approach to trauma assessment?
Treatment
ExplanationInitiating necessary treatment.
#6
Which of the following is a key principle of trauma resuscitation?
Early and aggressive intervention
ExplanationTimely and aggressive intervention.
#7
In the context of trauma, what does the term 'ABCDE' represent?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
ExplanationSequence for trauma assessment: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.
#8
In trauma management, what does the acronym 'MARCH' stand for?
Massive bleeding, Airway, Resuscitation, Circulation, Hypothermia prevention
ExplanationSequential approach to trauma management.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a typical mechanism of injury in trauma?
Thermal trauma
ExplanationThermal trauma is not a common mechanism.
#10
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.
#11
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.
#12
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.
#13
What does the acronym 'START' stand for in mass casualty triage?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
ExplanationSimple and rapid treatment in mass casualty events.
#14
What is the role of the trauma team leader during trauma resuscitation?
Coordinate and direct the resuscitation efforts
ExplanationLeading and coordinating resuscitation efforts.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Respiratory Rate
ExplanationRespiratory rate is not part of the GCS components.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Primary Survey in trauma management?
Decontamination
ExplanationDecontamination is part of the secondary survey.
#17
What is the purpose of the 'Secondary Survey' in trauma management?
To reassess and thoroughly evaluate the patient's injuries
ExplanationComprehensive evaluation of injuries after primary stabilization.
#18
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.
#19
In the ABCDE approach to trauma assessment, what does 'E' stand for?
Exposure
ExplanationAssessing for exposure to injuries.
#20
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.
#21
What is the purpose of the 'Revised Trauma Score (RTS)'?
To categorize the severity of traumatic injuries
ExplanationScoring system to assess injury severity.