#1
Which of the following is not a primary survey step in trauma care?
Airway assessment
Breathing assessment
Circulation assessment
Disability assessment
#2
What is the first action to take in managing a suspected spinal cord injury?
Immobilize the patient
Check for responsiveness
Check for breathing
Check for bleeding
#3
Which of the following is the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Falls
Motor vehicle accidents
Assaults
Sports injuries
#4
What is the primary goal of splinting in trauma management?
To immobilize the injured area
To reduce swelling
To promote circulation
To prevent infection
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of a flail chest?
Paradoxical chest movement
Increased breath sounds
Decreased chest wall compliance
Hyperresonance on percussion
#6
What is the recommended treatment for a suspected tension pneumothorax?
Chest tube insertion
High-flow oxygen therapy
Needle decompression
Fluid resuscitation
#7
Which of the following is a common cause of pelvic fractures in trauma patients?
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls from height
Sports injuries
Stab wounds
#8
What is the primary goal of the FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) exam?
To assess for spinal cord injuries
To evaluate for traumatic brain injuries
To detect intra-abdominal hemorrhage
To assess for pelvic fractures
#9
Which of the following is a common cause of traumatic amputations?
Gunshot wounds
Stab wounds
Crush injuries
Burn injuries
#10
What is the primary concern in managing an open pneumothorax?
Preventing hypotension
Maintaining airway patency
Preventing tension pneumothorax
Ensuring adequate breathing
#11
What does the acronym ABCDE stand for in trauma management?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Alertness, Breathing, Circulation, Dressing, Evaluation
Airway, Breathing, Compression, Disability, Examination
Assessment, Breathing, Circulation, Dressing, Evaluation
#12
Which of the following is not a sign of hypovolemic shock?
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Cool, clammy skin
#13
Which of the following is NOT a sign of tension pneumothorax?
Tracheal deviation
Hypotension
Hyperresonance on percussion
Bradycardia
#14
What is the most appropriate fluid for resuscitation in a patient with hemorrhagic shock?
5% Dextrose in water (D5W)
0.9% Normal saline
Lactated Ringer's solution
Hypertonic saline
#15
What is the primary mechanism of injury in a traumatic aortic rupture?
Blunt force trauma
Penetrating trauma
Deceleration injury
Crush injury
#16
What is the most common cause of death in patients with severe traumatic brain injury?
Hypovolemic shock
Intracranial hemorrhage
Cerebral herniation
Cardiac arrest
#17
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a basilar skull fracture?
Raccoon eyes
Battle sign
Hemotympanum
Periorbital ecchymosis
#18
What is the most common cause of airway compromise in trauma patients?
Obstruction by foreign body
Facial trauma
Edema of the airway
Hematoma formation
#19
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of compartment syndrome?
Pallor
Pulselessness
Paresthesia
Fever
#20
What is the preferred method for controlling external bleeding?
Direct pressure
Elevation of the extremity
Application of a tourniquet
Use of hemostatic agents
#21
What is the recommended initial treatment for an open fracture in the field?
Irrigation with saline
Immediate splinting
Application of a tourniquet
Application of ice packs
#22
What is the most common cause of death in the prehospital phase of trauma care?
Airway obstruction
Hemorrhage
Tension pneumothorax
Cardiac arrest
#23
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Eye opening
Verbal response
Motor response
Pupil size
#24
Which of the following is NOT a component of the primary survey in trauma care?
Assessment of consciousness
Assessment of airway
Assessment of breathing
Assessment of circulation
#25
Which of the following is a common complication of traumatic spinal cord injuries?
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypoglycemia
Autonomic dysreflexia