when caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or survival. A
preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factor used to establish
the preference in treating the patient include all except: Ans- research information
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children
intentionally burned are of what age? Ans- 1 to 2 years of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? Ans- oxygen
you response to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. she is barley
responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is the most appropriate for transport? Ans-
scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as
part of their pre-arrival assessment? Ans- weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a trauma patient is which of the
following? Ans- trauma jaw thrust
When verifying ET Tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "Gold standard" of monitoring is
considered to be? Ans- waveform capnography
A patent presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent sounds on one side of
his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension
pneumothorax? Ans- distended neck veins
Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not work. The
proper way to use the most hemostatic agents is which of the following? Ans- placing the agent
property into the wound and holding direct pressure
, of the following, which is preventable cause of secondary brain injury addressable during the transport
phase? Ans- systemic hypoxia
you are called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor,
striking his head. It is now several hours later. He is awake but confused, does not recalled the incident,
and is vomiting which a headache. Which of the following inures is most likely? Ans- concussion
when using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate the need
for imbolization? Ans- an associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain
In a blast-related multiple patient situation, which of the following patients should be treated first? Ans-
a 33 year old female with altered level of consciousness and decreased capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following? Ans- worsening
coagulopathy
the secondary survey should be accomplished: Ans- when time and situation allow
when approaching a trauma patient, what is the first assessment that must be made? Ans- scene safety
the most common type if shock resulting from trauma is? Ans- hemorrhaging
when of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal immobilization? Ans- history and
complaint
a 38-year old male sustains a large wound to his right thigh while at work. Which of the following actions
is the most important initial step? Ans- hemorrhage control
You respond to a local bar for an unconscious person. On arrival, you are met by a police officer who
reports that one of their "regular alcoholics" was found in the ally behind their. On exam, you note the
smell of an alcoholic beverage as well as the following: Patient flexes his arms to painful stimuli, has
bilateral fixed and dilated pupils, irregular respirations at 12 breaths per minute and a BP of 210/100.
What condition do you suspect? Ans- subdural hematoma