01
Front
What is the trauma primary survey sequence?
Back
Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure.
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02
Front
What is the intake priority during urgent abdominal trauma evaluation?
Back
Keep the patient NPO while urgent evaluation is underway.
03
Front
Which abdominal findings should be assessed after trauma?
Back
Assess for pain, tenderness, guarding, rigidity, distension, bruising, wounds, and evisceration.
04
Front
What may a seat-belt mark indicate after abdominal trauma?
Back
It raises concern for an underlying abdominal injury, even if the initial findings seem mild.
05
Front
Does an unreliable abdominal examination rule out injury?
Back
An unreliable examination does not exclude injury; continue evaluation based on the mechanism and overall risk.
06
Front
Which findings can signal evolving hemorrhagic shock?
Back
Tachycardia, cool or pale skin, diaphoresis, weak pulses, delayed capillary refill, restlessness, and worsening mental status may signal impaired perfusion.
07
Front
When is bedside FAST/E-FAST especially useful?
Back
Bedside FAST/E-FAST can rapidly look for free fluid and is especially useful during evaluation of an unstable patient.
08
Front
Does a negative FAST reliably rule out abdominal injury?
Back
No. A negative FAST cannot reliably exclude injury, including some solid-organ or hollow-viscus injuries.
09
Front
What should happen if a trauma patient's condition worsens?
Back
Continue reassessment and escalate promptly if the patient deteriorates.
10
Front
How should exposed organs be protected in evisceration?
Back
Cover the exposed organs with a sterile dressing moistened with sterile saline.
11
Front
How should an impaled object be managed?
Back
Stabilize it in place and do not remove it.
12
Front
Why is normal blood pressure not reassuring early after abdominal trauma?
Back
Hypotension can be a late sign, so normal blood pressure does not rule out evolving hemorrhagic shock.
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