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08 Trauma Assessment and Management Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 08 Trauma Assessment and Management, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A trauma patient is pale, tachycardic, and increasingly confused, but has a normal initial blood pressure. True or false: the normal blood pressure rules out early hemorrhagic shock.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

True or false: If an object is embedded in a trauma wound, remove it before controlling the bleeding.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

Before irrigating a burn caused by a dry chemical powder, the material off the skin.

Fill in the blank

1 point

When abdominal trauma has caused evisceration, cover the exposed tissue with a and protect it from pressure.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has life-threatening bleeding from an extremity. Where should a tourniquet be placed?

A
Place it directly over the wound, even if the wound is over a joint.
B
Place it proximal to the wound, avoiding a joint.
C
Place it distal to the wound, avoiding a joint.
D
Place it over the nearest joint to keep it from slipping.

Written response

1 point

When a pelvic binder is indicated for suspected pelvic fracture with shock, over which anatomical landmark should it be positioned? Enter the landmark in words.

True or false

1 point

True or false: The goal of spinal motion restriction is routine prolonged immobilization on a long backboard.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

When estimating burn size for a trauma patient, which injuries should be included in the estimate?

A
Count every area of superficial redness, but exclude full-thickness burns.
B
Count partial- and full-thickness burns, but not superficial redness alone.
C
Count only full-thickness burns.
D
Count only burns that have blisters.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has an open chest wound. Which approach best reflects appropriate field care?

A
Leave the wound uncovered and reassess only at the destination.
B
Pack the wound deeply with gauze and secure it with a pressure dressing.
C
Apply the dressing specified by local protocol, often a vented chest seal, and monitor closely.
D
Seal the wound without reassessing the patient’s breathing.

Choose all

1 point

Select all findings that can support suspicion of spinal injury and selective spinal motion restriction, according to assessment criteria and protocol.

A
Midline spinal pain or tenderness
B
A neurologic deficit
C
An isolated minor extremity injury with no other concerning findings
D
Altered mental status or intoxication
E
A distracting injury or concerning mechanism

Choose all

1 point

A patient has a suspected traumatic brain injury. Select all appropriate priorities.

A
Repeat assessment of GCS, pupils, and motor response.
B
Use routine hyperventilation to reduce the risk of secondary brain injury.
C
Prevent hypoxia and hypotension.
D
Avoid routine hyperventilation.

Written response

1 point

What is the standard abbreviation for the protocol-dependent medication that may be considered early for selected patients at significant hemorrhage risk? Enter the medication’s abbreviation.

Choose one

1 point

A trauma patient develops severe respiratory and circulatory compromise with markedly diminished breath sounds on one side. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A
Wait for tracheal deviation before considering tension pneumothorax.
B
Suspect it when severe respiratory or circulatory compromise accompanies markedly diminished breath sounds on one side.
C
Rule it out if the patient has no visible chest-wall injury.
D
Treat it only after imaging confirms the diagnosis.

Open ended

1 point

An injured patient is unstable. Explain how that should change the scope and timing of the secondary assessment, and identify the priorities that should continue while preparing for transport.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has dry chemical powder on the skin. What should you do before irrigating the affected area?

A
Irrigate the powder immediately without disturbing it.
B
Brush the powder off before irrigation.
C
Apply ice to the area before irrigation.
D
Cover the powder with a dry dressing and leave it in place.

Choose one

1 point

A patient has life-threatening bleeding from an extremity wound. Which tourniquet application is appropriate?

A
Place it directly over the wound and tighten until the patient reports pain.
B
Place it distal to the wound and tighten until distal perfusion is absent.
C
Place it proximal to the wound, not over a joint, and tighten until bleeding stops.
D
Place it over the nearest joint and loosen it periodically to check the wound.

Choose one

1 point

After an enclosed-space fire, a patient has facial burns and new hoarseness. Which action best addresses the immediate concern?

A
Assess the airway early, plan for possible airway compromise, and expedite transport.
B
Wait for stridor to develop before assessing the airway or arranging transport.
C
Prioritize a lengthy burn-size estimate before addressing the airway concern.
D
Give the patient fluids and delay transport until hoarseness resolves.

Written response

1 point

At what TBSA threshold should a partial-thickness burn prompt immediate consultation with consideration for transfer? Enter the threshold as a percentage-point value.

Written response

1 point

When a pelvic binder is indicated for suspected pelvic fracture with shock, over which anatomical landmark should it be positioned?

Choose one

1 point

Following a fall, an alert patient reports midline spinal tenderness but has no obvious neurologic deficit. Which approach is most appropriate?

A
Apply prolonged immobilization on a long backboard to every trauma patient.
B
Ask the patient to repeatedly move the neck to confirm the absence of injury.
C
Avoid motion restriction because the patient is alert and can describe the pain.
D
Use selective spinal motion restriction according to assessment criteria and protocol, minimizing unnecessary movement.