Trauma Systems and Injury Mechanisms Quiz

Test your knowledge on trauma triage, mechanisms of injury, trauma centers, and more in this traumatology quiz.

Practice Learn Test

Which of the following is NOT a component of the trauma triage criteria?

Injury Severity Score (ISS)

Physiologic Criteria

Anatomic Criteria

Mechanism of Injury (MOI)

Which of the following injuries is classified as a penetrating trauma?

Rib fracture

Closed head injury

Abdominal gunshot wound

Closed femur fracture

Which of the following is a primary goal of a trauma system?

To provide preventive healthcare services

To minimize hospital costs

To optimize patient outcomes through organized trauma care

To increase ambulance response times

What does the term 'multisystem trauma' refer to?

Injuries involving multiple body systems

Trauma involving more than one patient

Trauma occurring in multiple geographic regions

The use of multiple trauma scoring systems

Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury in spinal cord trauma?

Sport-related injuries

Frostbite

Allergic reactions

Hypertension

What is the primary purpose of a trauma center?

To provide preventive healthcare services

To treat chronic illnesses

To offer specialized care for trauma patients

To conduct medical research

What is the primary purpose of a 'trauma resuscitation unit'?

To provide long-term rehabilitation services

To stabilize critically injured patients

To conduct research on trauma prevention

To administer vaccines

Which mechanism of injury is associated with a high risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Fall from standing height

Motor vehicle collision (MVC)

Sport-related injury

Pedestrian struck by a vehicle

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score indicative of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

GCS ≤ 8

GCS ≤ 12

GCS ≤ 15

GCS ≤ 10

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In trauma systems, what is the purpose of the 'golden hour'?

To prioritize surgical interventions

To maximize time spent in the emergency department

To emphasize rapid prehospital care and transport

To initiate long-term rehabilitation services

#11

Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury in pediatric trauma?

Falls

Gunshot wounds

Industrial accidents

Stroke

#12

What does the 'kinetic energy transfer' refer to in trauma?

The energy released during an explosion

The amount of force transferred to the body during a collision

The energy used in surgical procedures

The energy generated during physical exercise

#13

Which of the following is a common cause of crush injuries in trauma?

Suffocation

Electrocution

Stabbing

Building collapse

#14

Which of the following is a common mechanism of injury in blast trauma?

Sudden acceleration

Sharp object penetration

Chemical exposure

Rapid deceleration

#15

What does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for in trauma management?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Control, Diagnosis, Evacuation

Airway, Blood loss, Cervical spine, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Drainage, Evacuation

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What is the purpose of the 'trauma registry'?

To record the types of surgeries performed in trauma patients

To track the outcomes of trauma patients over time

To manage trauma team staffing schedules

To organize community outreach events for trauma prevention

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What is the significance of the 'crash injury research engineering network' (CIREN)?

It is a trauma registry database

It is a trauma triage system

It collects and analyzes crash-related data to improve vehicle safety

It provides trauma care training for healthcare professionals