7 Integrated Trauma Nursing Priorities Online Quiz Questions

During a trauma patient’s secondary survey, the patient becomes confused and tachycardic. True or false: The team should stop the secondary survey and repeat the primary survey.

A patient with blunt abdominal trauma is unstable and may have internal bleeding. True or false: The team should obtain CT before escalating the patient’s care.

After blunt abdominal trauma, a patient is pale and restless, with falling blood pressure, rising heart rate, and abdominal tenderness. What type of shock should the nurse suspect?

A trauma patient has neck pain and tingling in both hands. What protective measure should be maintained while the symptoms are promptly reported?

Two trauma patients arrive at the same time. One is awake with a spurting forearm wound; the other has a closed lower-leg deformity and stable vital signs. What is the best immediate priority?

A confused patient who fell from a height has blood in the mouth and is making gurgling sounds. Which action best addresses the immediate threat while accounting for possible spinal injury?

A patient with a head injury was initially following commands but is now increasingly drowsy, has vomited repeatedly, and has a newly unequal pupil. What should the nurse do next?

Three patients arrive together: one has an open fracture with controlled bleeding and normal breathing; one has a penetrating chest wound with rapidly worsening breathing; and one has a minor scalp laceration and is alert and walking. Who needs the most immediate attention?

Which actions are consistent with an integrated xABCDE trauma response? Select all that apply.

After a collision, a patient reports neck pain and tingling in both hands. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A trauma patient becomes less stable during a detailed examination. Explain how the xABCDE approach should guide the team’s priorities, including what the team should do before resuming the detailed examination.

During the initial trauma response, team members may assess the patient and begin interventions at the same time.

A patient who seemed stable becomes confused and tachycardic during a head-to-toe examination. Which survey should the nurse repeat before continuing the detailed examination?

For severe extremity bleeding, name one method that may be used when indicated and the responder is trained to use it.

A confused patient who fell from a height has blood in the mouth and is making gurgling sounds. What should the nurse prioritize?

After a collision, a patient reports neck pain and tingling in both hands. Which response is most appropriate?

After blunt abdominal trauma, a patient becomes pale and restless, with falling blood pressure, rising heart rate, and abdominal tenderness. What is the best response?

A patient with a head injury becomes increasingly drowsy, vomits repeatedly, and develops a newly unequal pupil. What is the best next step?