Trauma fisdap 2022
Referred left shoulder pain is caused by
A. phrenic nerve inftiammation
B. associated thoracic trauma
C. vagal nerve
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D. diaphrapmatic iritation Correct Answer: D. diaphrapmatic iritation
A patient has suffered a traumatic amputation of the index finger, what should you do with the amputated body part?
A. Rinse vth normal saline solution
B. Place directly in a dry plastic bag
C. Wrap in moist stenle gauze
D. Store it in a bag of ice Correct Answer: A. Rinse vth normal saline solution
A 29 year old male ho attempted to hang himsel has suffered an obvious cervical injury His legs are extended and his ms are drawn up towards his chest. His posture is best described as?
A. Decorticate
B. Flaccid
C. Decerebrate
D. Hypertonic Correct Answer: A. Decorticate
According to the kinematics of trauma which of the following has the MOST potential for severe damage?
A 120-kg male traveling at 40 mph
B. 110-kg male traveling at 30 mph
C. 120-kg male traveling at 20 mph
D. 110-kg male traveling at 50 mph Correct Answer: D. 110-kg male traveling at 50 mph
Last night a heavily drinking spectator was struck in the head with a hockey puck He is now experiencing difficulty seeing and describes a dark curtain blocking his vision. You shouid suspect
A. central retinal artery occlusion.
B. concussion
C. a hangover
D. retinal detachment Correct Answer: D. retinal detachment
Which of the following is a potential life-threatening complication of a long bone fracture
Secondary cellulitis
Basal skull fracture
Pulmonary embolism
LeFort fracture Correct Answer: Pulmonary embolism
Which condition is a potential complication from crush syndrome
Decubitus ulcers
Staphylococcus infection
Rhabdomyolysis
Cellulitis Correct Answer: Rhabdomyolysis
The pathophysiological cause of Becks triad is
Compartment syndrome
Compression injury
Pericardial tamponade
Tension pneumothorax Correct Answer: Pericardial tamponade
The presence of hypertension in a head injury is
Normal if it occurs within 24 hours
Usually caused by other injuries
Only normal with associated spinal injury
Consistent with head injury pathophysiology Correct Answer: Only normal with associated spinal injury
A 26-year-old female has been assaulted during a domestic dispute, she has an open laceration to the right lateral neck. You should?
Apply pressure to the jugular sternocleidomastoid pressure point
Apply a three sided occlusive dressing
Tape a sterile gauze in place
See other one with clear plastic and tape all sides Correct Answer: Apply a three sided occlusive dressing
A 50 year old has been stabbed in the epigastric area. Vital signs are blood pressure 80/60, pulse 130, respirations 24. He is unconscious and lung sounds are present an equal and all fields. He has jugular vein distention. You should suspect?
Tension pneumothorax
Massive hemothorax
Aortic transection
Pericardial tamponade Correct Answer: Pericardial tamponade
A 20 year old male assault victim is lying on his side with blood oozing from the right side of his nose. His right cheek appears flattened with right sided Peri orbital Ekhymosis. He tells you that his cheeks and nose are numb. What type of fracture should you suspect?
Zygomatic
Temporal bone
Parotid
Basilar skull Correct Answer: Zygomatic
An 18-year-old female fell from a set of bleachers. Her only complaint is pain from a fractured forearm. You note a deformed lower leg fracture and the patient says she can't feel it. She has weak pulse and low blood pressure, she exhibits diaphragmatic breathing with warm skin. You should suspect
Hypovolemic shock
Distributive shock
Obstructive shock
Hemorrhagic shock Correct Answer: Distributive shock
835-year-old male has full and partial thickness burns to 40% of his body following an industrial explosion. You suspect external injuries, but all live threats have been managed. Where should you transport him?
Level one trauma center
Level 3 Trauma Center
Designated burn center
Closest hospital Correct Answer: Designated burn center
A 38-year-old male was struck with a brick on the left side of his head. He m [Show Less]