Trauma Evaluation and Resuscitation Quiz
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What is the main cause of death within the first few days following trauma?

  • Multi-system organ failure
  • Neurologic injury (correct)
  • Infection
  • Massive blood loss
  • What is the primary purpose of the Golden Hour in trauma care?

  • To decrease mortality by treating life-threatening and limb-threatening injuries (correct)
  • To prevent multi system organ failure and infection
  • To provide immediate resuscitation to the injured person
  • To classify and fluid-resuscitate hemorrhagic shock
  • In hemorrhagic shock classification, which class represents a life-threatening condition?

  • Class II
  • Class IV (correct)
  • Class I
  • Class III
  • What is the recommended treatment for Class III hemorrhagic shock?

    <p>Fluid &amp; Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should pregnant women be placed in the left lateral decubitus position in trauma care?

    <p>To limit positional hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of preventable deaths can occur during the Golden Hour?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of death within the first few days following trauma?

    <p>Neurologic injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In hemorrhagic shock classification, which classification represents a life-threatening condition?

    <p>Class IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the left lateral decubitus position for pregnant women in trauma care?

    <p>Limit positional hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which peak time of death after trauma is primarily caused by multi-system organ failure and infection?

    <p>Within days to weeks following injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of preventable deaths during the Golden Hour?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Class II hemorrhagic shock?

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

    What is the main cause of death within the first minutes of sustaining trauma?

    <p>Massive blood loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

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