18 Questions
What should be the first region examined during the primary survey of a trauma patient?
Extremities
Which of the following is NOT a component of the general appearance evaluation in a trauma patient?
Pupil size and shape
What is a significant finding in the examination of the scalp in a trauma patient?
Blood in the hair
Why is it important not to move a trauma patient's head during the scalp examination?
To avoid causing further injury
What is a key indicator of skull fracture when examining the ear/nose region of a trauma patient?
Clear fluid (CSF) from the nose or ears
Why is gentle palpation of the neck recommended in a trauma patient before proceeding with other maneuvers?
To detect tenderness indicating spinal injury
What are the five types of the primary survey in trauma assessment?
Airway, Breathing, Cervical Spine, Hemorrhage Control, Disability
What is the purpose of the secondary survey in trauma assessment?
To discover medical and injury-related problems that do not pose an immediate threat to survival
What is part of the Disability component of the primary survey?
Performing a comprehensive neurological examination
Why is it important to undress the patient during the Exposure part of the primary survey?
To avoid concealed signs of blood loss or injury
How long does the secondary assessment typically last in a trauma evaluation?
2 to 3 minutes
What is the main objective of conducting a secondary assessment in trauma patients?
To identify issues that are not immediately life-threatening but could become critical
What does a deviated trachea away from the midline suggest in a trauma patient?
Tension pneumothorax or significant hemothorax
How should examination of the chest in a trauma patient be best evaluated?
By using a stethoscope for internal structures
In a trauma patient, what should you feel for in the abdomen to indicate internal bleeding?
Tenderness to gentle pressure
Which examination technique is recommended to begin with when assessing extremities in trauma patients?
Examining the clavicle or pelvis
In neurological examination of a trauma patient, which response is assessed by evaluating pupil equality?
Eye opening response
What stimuli are required to make a patient open their eyes in a neurological examination of a trauma patient?
Painful stimuli
Learn how to conduct a thorough examination on trauma patients, focusing on inspecting and palpating the trachea for midline positioning and checking the chest for deformities, movement, contusions, and abrasions. Understand how to differentiate between different conditions based on tracheal deviation.
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