#1
Which of the following is a primary assessment component in trauma triage?
Assessment of vital signs
Assessment of past medical history
Assessment of social support system
Assessment of insurance coverage
#2
What is the first step in managing a patient with suspected trauma?
Administering pain relief medication
Performing a thorough physical examination
Ensuring a patent airway
Initiating intravenous fluid therapy
#3
In trauma triage, what does the term 'ABC' stand for?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Alertness, Breathing, Circulation
Artery, Bleeding, Circulation
Airway, Bleeding, Consciousness
#4
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of injury commonly assessed during trauma triage?
Motor vehicle collision
Fall from a standing height
Stab wound to the abdomen
Hyperextension injury of the neck
#5
Which of the following is a common method for estimating blood loss in trauma patients?
Direct measurement using a graduated cylinder
Counting the number of blood-soaked dressings
Assessment of hematocrit levels
Using the Rule of Nines
#6
What is the recommended approach for managing a suspected spinal injury in a trauma patient?
Applying a cervical collar and maintaining spinal immobilization
Administering high-dose steroids immediately
Initiating aggressive physical therapy
Performing a rapid reduction maneuver
#7
What is the primary objective of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
To assess the severity of hypoxia
To evaluate peripheral nerve function
To measure the level of consciousness
To determine the extent of spinal cord injury
#8
What is the primary cause of hemorrhagic shock in trauma patients?
Loss of vascular tone
Increased cardiac output
Excessive blood clotting
Rapid fluid resuscitation
#9
Which of the following is a common indicator of respiratory distress in trauma patients?
Bradycardia
Kussmaul breathing
Hypotension
Decreased respiratory rate
#10
What is the primary goal of trauma resuscitation?
To stabilize the patient's condition
To perform definitive surgical intervention
To administer antibiotics prophylactically
To provide psychological counseling
#11
Which of the following is a common complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Cerebral edema
Hypernatremia
#12
What is the recommended treatment for a tension pneumothorax?
High-flow oxygen therapy
Needle decompression
Chest tube insertion
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
#13
What is the recommended initial treatment for suspected internal bleeding in trauma patients?
Administering oral anticoagulants
Initiating blood transfusion
Applying direct pressure to the bleeding site
Performing immediate exploratory laparotomy
#14
Which of the following is a common sign of traumatic cardiac tamponade?
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Decreased jugular venous pressure
Hypertension
#15
What is the recommended fluid resuscitation strategy for a trauma patient in hemorrhagic shock?
Administering isotonic crystalloid fluids
Administering hypertonic saline
Administering colloids
Avoiding fluid resuscitation
#16
What is the primary purpose of a pelvic binder in trauma management?
To stabilize pelvic fractures and control hemorrhage
To provide pain relief to the patient
To prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
To facilitate early mobilization