Trauma Custom Quiz (Hug)
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Which type of amnesia refers to the inability to create new memories?

  • Traumatic Amnesia
  • Retrograde Amnesia
  • Antegrade Amnesia (correct)
  • Transient Global Amnesia

    • What is the medical term for 'Bilateral Periorbital Ecchymosis' associated with orbital fractures?

  • Basilar Skull Fracture
  • Battle’s Signs
  • Halo Sign
  • Raccoon Eyes (correct)

    • Which of the following is a sign associated with CSF drainage?

  • Halo Sign (correct)
  • Retroauricular Ecchymosis
  • Battle’s Signs
  • Raccoon Eyes

    • What is the term for the temporary interference and transient disruption of cord function similar to cerebral concussion?

    <p>Concussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of injury is associated with bruising of the cord, tissue damage, vascular leakage, and swelling?

    <p>Contusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the secondary injury caused by displacement of vertebrae, herniation of intervertebral disc, or swelling from adjacent tissue?

    <p>Compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of injury is associated with bony fragments driven into the vertebral foramen, potentially causing tearing of the cord?

    <p>Laceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the temporary insult to the cord that affects the entire body?

    <p>Spinal Shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>High flow, high concentration oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of carbon monoxide's affinity for hemoglobin?

    <p>Creation of carboxyhemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic effect of acids and alkalis on tissues during burns?

    <p>Acids cause coagulation, alkalis cause liquefaction necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for impaled objects?

    <p>Do not remove the object and control bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific concern with cheek impalement?

    <p>Preventing airway obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the body is entrapped for over 4 hours, leading to necrotic muscle tissue and traumatic rhabdomyolysis?

    <p>Crush syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of traumatic rhabdomyolysis?

    <p>Release of myoglobin, phosphate, potassium, lactic acid, and uric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific concern with hip fractures, hip dislocations, and femur fractures?

    <p>They have specific presentations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can fractures lead to?

    <p>Blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>Nausea, vomiting, headache, decreased level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of soft tissue injuries?

    <p>Contusions, lacerations, puncture wounds, avulsions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning that involve the respiratory system?

    <p>Wheezes, crackles, productive cough, hypoxemia, bronchial spasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of car crash can lead to specific injury patterns?

    <p>Rotational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary, secondary, and tertiary blast injuries associated with?

    <p>Blast injuries from explosions or bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the effect of a projectile on the body in projectile injuries?

    <p>Kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is at the greatest risk of burns?

    <p>The very young</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the distinct zones of injury involved in burn pathophysiology?

    <p>Thermal, electrical, chemical, and radiation factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula is used to estimate fluid resuscitation for burn victims?

    <p>Parkland formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the specific symptoms associated with inhalation injuries?

    <p>Toxic inhalation or steam inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second leading cause of death for children over 12 years old?

    <p>Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different degrees of burns?

    <p>First, second, third, and fourth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do burns progress through?

    <p>Stages including the emergent, fluid shift, hypermetabolic, and resolution phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a role in projectile injuries?

    <p>Cavitation and ballistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a suspect cervical fracture in a car crash?

    <p>Head striking windshield first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial fluid management for head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>20mL/kg of NS (actual body weight)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should continuous infusion of fluids be initiated after the initial bolus in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Immediately after the initial bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential assessment tool to evaluate mental status in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Glasgow Coma Score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Compartment Syndrome likely to occur post-injury in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Within 4-8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of treatment for head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Care of underlying injury, splinting, immobilization of fractures, and cold packs for contusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of crushed tissue in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Release of toxins impacting cardiac and kidney function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, and diuretics in head, face, neck, and spine trauma treatment?

    <p>Electrolyte balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the specific symptoms to monitor Compartment Syndrome in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of initial management in head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Fluid resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment for head, face, neck, and spine trauma?

    <p>Care of underlying injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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