#1
Which of the following is a common cause of traumatic chest injuries?
Blunt force trauma
ExplanationCaused by direct impact or deceleration injuries.
#2
What is the term for the accumulation of blood in the pleural space?
Hemothorax
ExplanationResulting from chest trauma or vascular injury.
#3
Which of the following is a common symptom of rib fractures?
Crepitus
ExplanationGrating sensation due to bone movement.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a traumatic hemothorax?
Decreased breath sounds on the affected side
ExplanationDue to blood filling the pleural space.
#5
What is a common cause of a flail chest injury?
Penetrating trauma
ExplanationSuch as stab or gunshot wounds.
#6
Which of the following is a common sign of a traumatic diaphragmatic injury?
Abdominal distension
ExplanationDue to herniation of abdominal contents into the chest.
#7
What is the primary goal in managing a patient with a traumatic chest injury?
Stabilizing the chest wall
ExplanationTo prevent further damage and ensure adequate breathing.
#8
Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax?
Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
ExplanationDue to pressure pushing structures away from the affected lung.
#9
What is the appropriate initial management for a flail chest injury?
Application of a rigid chest binder
ExplanationTo stabilize the flail segment and support breathing.
#10
What is a potential complication of a traumatic diaphragmatic rupture?
Herniation of abdominal organs
ExplanationThrough the diaphragmatic defect into the thoracic cavity.
#11
Which imaging modality is most commonly used to diagnose traumatic chest injuries?
X-ray
ExplanationProvides quick assessment of chest trauma.
#12
Which of the following is a potential complication of a traumatic tracheobronchial injury?
Bronchopleural fistula
ExplanationConnection between bronchial tree and pleural space.
#13
Which of the following is a potential complication of traumatic chest injuries?
Pulmonary embolism
ExplanationDue to immobility or prolonged hospitalization.
#14
What is the appropriate treatment for a traumatic pneumothorax with tension?
Needle decompression
ExplanationRelieves pressure by releasing trapped air.
#15
What is the primary treatment for a traumatic cardiac tamponade?
Immediate pericardiocentesis
ExplanationTo relieve pressure on the heart.
#16
What is a potential complication of a traumatic bronchial injury?
Bronchiectasis
ExplanationDue to chronic inflammation and dilation.
#17
Which of the following is a potential complication of a traumatic chest injury?
Sepsis
ExplanationDue to infection or systemic inflammation.