Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma resuscitation with questions covering goals, assessment, interventions, and complications. Learn about the ABCDE approach in emergency care.

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Which of the following is the primary goal of trauma resuscitation?

To stabilize vital signs

To administer pain relief

To perform definitive surgery

To administer antibiotics

Which of the following is a key component of the 'C' in the 'ABCDE' approach?

Circulation

Chest X-ray

Cranial nerve assessment

Central venous catheterization

What is the purpose of the 'E' in the 'ABCDE' approach in trauma resuscitation?

Examination

Exposure

Emergency procedures

Evaluation

What does the 'ABCDE' approach stand for in trauma resuscitation?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Drugs, Emergency procedures

Arteries, Bones, Chest, Drugs, Elevation

Airway, Breathing, Compression, Drugs, Equipment

What is the recommended initial fluid of choice for resuscitation in trauma patients?

Hypertonic saline

Dextran

Ringer's lactate

Normal saline

Which of the following is a primary consideration in the initial assessment of a trauma patient?

Past medical history

Family history

Mechanism of injury

Social history

Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in trauma patients?

Tachycardia

Bradypnea

Hypotension

Retractions

Which of the following is a common cause of hypovolemic shock in trauma patients?

Excessive fluid administration

Hypertonic saline infusion

Massive hemorrhage

Overzealous blood transfusion

Which of the following is a common complication associated with trauma resuscitation?

Hyperthermia

Hypokalemia

Hypotension

Hyperglycemia

#10

What is the most appropriate method for securing the airway in a trauma patient with suspected cervical spine injury?

Nasopharyngeal airway

Oropharyngeal airway

Endotracheal intubation

Bag-valve-mask ventilation

#11

Which of the following is a potential complication of intraosseous (IO) access in trauma resuscitation?

Pneumothorax

Hemothorax

Cellulitis

Bone fracture

#12

What is the recommended ratio of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in massive transfusion protocols for trauma patients?

1:1

2:1

3:1

4:1

#13

What is the recommended method for controlling bleeding in penetrating abdominal trauma?

Exploratory laparotomy

Endovascular embolization

Application of topical hemostatic agents

Administering diuretics