Quiz: A B C D — AUA MCQ

1. What is the primary goal of the primary survey in trauma care?

A a) Assessing vital signs B b) Identifying life-threatening injuries C c) Administering pain medication D d) Documenting patient history

2. Which of the following steps is NOT part of the primary survey?

A a) Airway assessment B b) Breathing assessment C c) Circulation assessment D d) Detailed physical examination

3. During the primary survey, what is the first step in assessing the airway?

A a) Administering oxygen B b) Checking for responsiveness C c) Opening the airway D d) Assessing breathing

4. Which of the following is a sign of adequate breathing during the primary survey?

A a) Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute B b) Cyanosis C c) Diminished breath sounds on one side D d) Use of accessory muscles

5. In the secondary survey, what does the “AMPLE” acronym stand for?

A a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure B b) Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading to injury C c) Assessment, Management, Patient history, Labs, Examination findings D d) Anatomy, Mechanism of injury, Physical examination, Labs, Emergency interventions

6. Which of the following is NOT part of the secondary survey?

A a) Palpating the abdomen B b) Reviewing the patient’s medical history C c) Assessing for signs of head trauma D d) Administering pain medication

8. What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in the secondary survey?

A a) Assessing respiratory function B b) Evaluating neurological status C c) Measuring blood glucose levels D d) Determining hydration status

10. In the secondary survey, what is the purpose of the “Exposure” component?

A a) Assessing for environmental hazards B b) Documenting the patient’s clothing C c) Identifying additional injuries D d) Maintaining the patient’s privacy

10. In the secondary survey, what is the purpose of the “Exposure” component?

A a) Assessing for environmental hazards B b) Documenting the patient’s clothing C c) Identifying additional injuries D d) Maintaining the patient’s privacy

11. What is the first step in the primary survey of a trauma patient?

A a) Assessing circulation B b) Checking for responsiveness C c) Assessing breathing D d) Opening the airway

15. In the secondary survey, what does the “AMPLE” acronym help healthcare providers assess?

A a) Patient’s level of consciousness B b) Patient’s past medical history C c) Patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation D d) Patient’s allergies and medication history

16. What is the primary purpose of the “Disability” component in the secondary survey?

A a) Assessing neurological function B b) Evaluating for internal bleeding C c) Documenting injuries D d) Checking for fractures

17. During the secondary survey, which assessment helps evaluate the patient’s neurological status?

A a) Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) B b) Blood pressure measurement C c) Pupillary response D d) Palpation of pulses

19. Which of the following is NOT a step in the secondary survey?

A a) Administering pain medication B b) Reviewing imaging studies C c) Assessing for burns D d) Documenting vital signs

20. What is the primary objective of the secondary survey?

A a) Identify life-threatening injuries B b) Stabilize the patient’s condition C c) Conduct a detailed examination of the patient D d) Obtain a comprehensive patient history

20. What is the primary objective of the secondary survey?

A a) Identify life-threatening injuries B b) Stabilize the patient’s condition C c) Conduct a detailed examination of the patient D d) Obtain a comprehensive patient history

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