Trauma Nursing and Emergency Patient Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma nursing with questions about primary assessment, ABCDE approach, pain assessment, triage, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary assessment component in trauma nursing?

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Assessing past medical history

Obtaining a detailed family history

Checking vital signs

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

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Drugs, Emergency

Airway, Bleeding, Circulation, Disability, Environment

Assessment, Bleeding, Compression, Disability, Exposure

What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in trauma patient assessment?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Previous injuries, Last meal, Environment

Symptoms, Age, Medical history, Past surgeries, Last meal, Events leading to injury

Signs, Age, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

Which of the following is an important consideration in trauma nursing when managing an open fracture?

Immobilization of the affected limb

Elevation of the affected limb

Application of direct pressure

Immediate removal of any foreign objects

In trauma nursing, what is the purpose of 'triage'?

To provide long-term care for stable patients

To assign priorities for treatment

To perform detailed physical examinations

To initiate immediate surgical interventions

In trauma nursing, what is the purpose of the 'Primary Survey'?

To identify all injuries present

To gather detailed patient history

To provide definitive treatment

To rapidly identify life-threatening injuries

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Golden Hour' in trauma care?

Immediate transfer to the operating room

Early administration of antibiotics

Timely arrival of emergency medical services

Initiation of advanced airway management

During the primary assessment in trauma nursing, what does the 'C' stand for in the ABCDE approach?

Consciousness

Cervical spine assessment

Circulation

Compression

Which of the following is a method used for pain assessment in non-communicative patients in emergency situations?

Verbal Numeric Rating Scale (VNRS)

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)

All of the above

#10

What is the recommended position for a trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury during initial assessment?

Supine position with head elevated

Prone position with head turned to the side

Semi-Fowler's position

Neutral position with spinal immobilization

#11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Disability' assessment in the ABCDE approach?

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Assessment of pupillary response

Assessment of peripheral pulses

Assessment of motor function

#12

What is the primary purpose of the 'Rapid Trauma Assessment'?

To obtain a detailed medical history

To identify life-threatening injuries

To administer pain relief medications

To perform a comprehensive physical examination

#13

Which of the following is NOT a typical assessment parameter for evaluating respiratory status in trauma patients?

Respiratory rate

Breath sounds

Pulse oximetry

Temperature

#14

During trauma nursing assessments, what is the purpose of assessing 'capillary refill time'?

To determine cardiac output

To assess fluid status

To evaluate respiratory function

To assess peripheral circulation

#15

In trauma nursing, what is the purpose of the 'Secondary Survey'?

To reassess vital signs

To obtain a detailed patient history

To perform a focused physical examination

To identify and treat any missed injuries

#16

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Tertiary Survey' in trauma nursing?

Assessment of family history

Repeating the primary survey

Comprehensive head-to-toe examination

Administering pain medications

#17

Which of the following is a common intervention for managing a patient with suspected tension pneumothorax?

Administering intravenous fluids

Administering high-flow oxygen

Performing needle decompression

Applying a cold compress

#18

What is the primary goal of the 'Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST)' exam?

To assess neurological function

To evaluate musculoskeletal injuries

To detect intra-abdominal hemorrhage

To assess airway patency

#19

Which of the following is a common complication associated with crush injuries?

Hypertension

Rhabdomyolysis

Hypoglycemia

Pulmonary embolism