Quiz: Trauma — AUA MCQ

1. What is the first step in trauma life support?

A a) Assessing airway B b) Checking breathing C c) Evaluating circulation D d) Monitoring disability

2. Which of the following is a primary survey priority in trauma life support?

A a) Administering pain relief B b) Establishing intravenous access C c) Controlling external bleeding D d) Assessing neurological status

3. In trauma life support, what does the “C” stand for in the ABCDE approach?

A a) Circulation B b) Consciousness C c) Compression D d) Control bleeding

4. Which of the following is a common cause of airway obstruction in trauma patients?

A a) Pneumothorax B b) Tension pneumothorax C c) Aspiration of foreign bodies D d) Cardiac tamponade

5. What is the primary goal of airway management in trauma life support?

A a) Ensure adequate oxygenation B b) Stabilize cervical spine C c) Maintain blood pressure D d) Assess for neurological deficits

8. Which of the following is a common sign of shock in trauma patients?

A a) Bradycardia B b) Hypotension C c) Hypothermia D d) Hyperventilation

9. What is the purpose of the secondary survey in trauma life support?

A a) Identify all injuries B b) Assess for hidden injuries C c) Reassess primary survey findings D d) Determine mechanism of injury

11. Which of the following is a hallmark sign of spinal cord injury in trauma patients?

A a) Paralysis B b) Bradycardia C c) Hypotension D d) Hypoventilation

18. Which of the following is a component of the “Fast Exam” in trauma assessment?

A a) Cardiac ultrasound B b) Pelvic ultrasound C c) Focused assessment with sonography for trauma D d) Transcranial Doppler ultrasound

19. What is the primary purpose of applying a pelvic binder in trauma patients with suspected pelvic fractures?

A a) Reduce pain B b) Control bleeding C c) Stabilize the pelvis D d) Prevent neurological injury

20. What is the initial treatment for a trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury and neurogenic shock?

A a) Crystalloid fluid bolus B b) Vasopressor infusion C c) Corticosteroid administration D d) Immediate surgical decompression

21. Which of the following is a common complication of prolonged immobilization in trauma patients?

A a) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) B b) Fat embolism syndrome C c) Compartment syndrome D d) Rhabdomyolysis

22. What is the primary purpose of early surgical intervention in trauma patients with abdominal injuries?

A a) Control bleeding B b) Prevent infection C c) Restore organ function D d) Correct electrolyte imbalances

24. What is the appropriate initial management for a trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury and respiratory distress?

A a) High-flow oxygen therapy B b) Immediate intubation C c) Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation D d) Administration of bronchodilators

26. What is the primary goal of pelvic stabilization in trauma patients with pelvic fractures?

A a) Preventing nerve damage B b) Restoring normal gait C c) Reducing pain D d) Preventing hemorrhage

27. Which of the following is a sign of impending cardiovascular collapse in trauma patients?

A a) Tachycardia B b) Widening pulse pressure C c) Hypertension D d) Decreased capillary refill time

29. Which of the following is a common cause of hypotension in trauma patients?

A a) Bradycardia B b) Hypovolemia C c) Cardiogenic shock D d) Decreased capillary refill time

30. What is the primary purpose of a trauma resuscitation team leader?

A a) Directing patient care B b) Performing interventions C c) Documenting findings D d) Obtaining informed consent