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What should be the first region examined during the primary survey of a trauma patient?
What should be the first region examined during the primary survey of a trauma patient?
- Skull
- Neck
- Eyes
- Extremities (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the general appearance evaluation in a trauma patient?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the general appearance evaluation in a trauma patient?
- Behavior & degree of distress
- Skin condition & color
- Pupil size and shape (correct)
- Level of consciousness
What is a significant finding in the examination of the scalp in a trauma patient?
What is a significant finding in the examination of the scalp in a trauma patient?
- Moving the patient's head during the procedure
- Facial contusions
- Blood in the hair (correct)
- Checking for oral bleeding
Why is it important not to move a trauma patient's head during the scalp examination?
Why is it important not to move a trauma patient's head during the scalp examination?
What is a key indicator of skull fracture when examining the ear/nose region of a trauma patient?
What is a key indicator of skull fracture when examining the ear/nose region of a trauma patient?
Why is gentle palpation of the neck recommended in a trauma patient before proceeding with other maneuvers?
Why is gentle palpation of the neck recommended in a trauma patient before proceeding with other maneuvers?
What are the five types of the primary survey in trauma assessment?
What are the five types of the primary survey in trauma assessment?
What is the purpose of the secondary survey in trauma assessment?
What is the purpose of the secondary survey in trauma assessment?
What is part of the Disability component of the primary survey?
What is part of the Disability component of the primary survey?
Why is it important to undress the patient during the Exposure part of the primary survey?
Why is it important to undress the patient during the Exposure part of the primary survey?
How long does the secondary assessment typically last in a trauma evaluation?
How long does the secondary assessment typically last in a trauma evaluation?
What is the main objective of conducting a secondary assessment in trauma patients?
What is the main objective of conducting a secondary assessment in trauma patients?
What does a deviated trachea away from the midline suggest in a trauma patient?
What does a deviated trachea away from the midline suggest in a trauma patient?
How should examination of the chest in a trauma patient be best evaluated?
How should examination of the chest in a trauma patient be best evaluated?
In a trauma patient, what should you feel for in the abdomen to indicate internal bleeding?
In a trauma patient, what should you feel for in the abdomen to indicate internal bleeding?
Which examination technique is recommended to begin with when assessing extremities in trauma patients?
Which examination technique is recommended to begin with when assessing extremities in trauma patients?
In neurological examination of a trauma patient, which response is assessed by evaluating pupil equality?
In neurological examination of a trauma patient, which response is assessed by evaluating pupil equality?
What stimuli are required to make a patient open their eyes in a neurological examination of a trauma patient?
What stimuli are required to make a patient open their eyes in a neurological examination of a trauma patient?
