Trauma Infrastructures in Maryland, Illinois, and Florida
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What components are included in the Revised Trauma Score for characterizing the condition of an injured patient?

  • GCS, systolic blood pressure, heart rate
  • GCS, diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate
  • GCS, pulse rate, respiratory rate
  • GCS, systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate (correct)

What is the main objective of the prehospital system in trauma care?

  • Conduct detailed diagnostic tests
  • Provide definitive injury management (correct)
  • Administer immediate pain relief
  • Stabilize the patient's condition

In the Revised Trauma Score, what GCS score range corresponds to a total score of 4-5?

  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • 3 (correct)
  • 13-15

What is the purpose of triage decisions in trauma care?

<p>To make transportation decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT used in calculating the Revised Trauma Score?

<p>Heart rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What GCS score range corresponds to a total Revised Trauma Score of 0?

<p>&gt;29 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the initial approach to an injured patient in the prehospital setting?

<p>Evaluating the scene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the prehospital team play in trauma patient management?

<p>'Definitive injury management' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) reflective of when used in traumatic brain injury cases?"

<p>'Severity of brain damage' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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