Chapter 27: Early assessment and management of severe trauma

Multiple Choice Question 1 of 5

1. Question

Regarding mechanisms of trauma, which of the following statements are false?

The most common cause of blunt trauma is a motor vehicle accident (MVA).

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A 10% increase in impact speed equates to a ~40% increase in pedestrian fatality.

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Seat belts reduce the risk of death or serious injury for front-seat occupants by ~20%.

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For head-on collisions, airbags reduce the risk of fatality by ~30%.

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Motorcyclists have a higher rate of mortality than car occupants involved in a MVA.

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Multiple Choice Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Regarding airway assessment, which of the following statements are false?

If the patient is talking, he or she does not have an imminently compromised airway.

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Suction of the airway may be required.

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Nasopharyngeal and Guedal airways are useful adjuncts.

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A GCS of 7 is not an indication for a definitive airway.

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Cervical spine control is required throughout airway assessment and management.

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Multiple Choice Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Regarding assessing disability, which of the following can be responsible for a reduced consciousness level?

Head injury

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Hypovolaemia

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Hypoglycaemia

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Alcohol

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Which of the following are not routine adjuncts to the primary survey?

Pulse oximetry.

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Urinary catheter.

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Bloods including FBC, U&Es, clotting screen and glucose.

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Radiographs of the C-spine, chest and pelvis.

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CT with or without angiography.

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Multiple Choice Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Regarding the secondary survey, which of the following is not part of the AMPLE assessment?

Allergies

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Medication

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Pain assessment

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Last meal

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Events of the incident

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