#1
Which of the following is a common cause of traumatic chest injuries?
Sports injuries
Blunt force trauma
Food poisoning
Sunburn
#2
What is the term for the accumulation of blood in the pleural space?
Pleural effusion
Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Atelectasis
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of rib fractures?
Hematuria
Dysphagia
Crepitus
Hematemesis
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a traumatic hemothorax?
Presence of air in the pleural space
Visible rib fractures on X-ray
Chest pain exacerbated by deep breathing
Decreased breath sounds on the affected side
#5
What is a common cause of a flail chest injury?
Penetrating trauma
Chemical exposure
Ingestion of toxins
Radiation exposure
#6
Which of the following is a common sign of a traumatic diaphragmatic injury?
Flank pain
Dyspnea
Abdominal distension
Epistaxis
#7
What is the primary goal in managing a patient with a traumatic chest injury?
Preventing infection
Stabilizing the chest wall
Administering painkillers
Restoring lung function
#8
Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax?
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
Decreased respiratory rate
#9
What is the appropriate initial management for a flail chest injury?
Immediate surgical fixation
Application of a rigid chest binder
Administering high-flow oxygen
Administering intravenous antibiotics
#10
What is a potential complication of a traumatic diaphragmatic rupture?
Renal failure
Pneumonia
Herniation of abdominal organs
Cervical spine injury
#11
Which imaging modality is most commonly used to diagnose traumatic chest injuries?
CT scan
X-ray
MRI
Ultrasound
#12
Which of the following is a potential complication of a traumatic tracheobronchial injury?
Pulmonary edema
Hypertension
Bronchopleural fistula
Hyperkalemia
#13
Which of the following is a potential complication of traumatic chest injuries?
Peripheral neuropathy
Pulmonary embolism
Hypoglycemia
Cerebral hemorrhage
#14
What is the appropriate treatment for a traumatic pneumothorax with tension?
Needle decompression
Chest tube insertion
High-dose steroids
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
#15
What is the primary treatment for a traumatic cardiac tamponade?
Immediate pericardiocentesis
Administration of anticoagulants
Surgical exploration
Intravenous fluid resuscitation
#16
What is a potential complication of a traumatic bronchial injury?
Pneumothorax
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary fibrosis
Pleural effusion
#17
Which of the following is a potential complication of a traumatic chest injury?
Coronary artery disease
Sepsis
Deep vein thrombosis
Hypertensive crisis