Rapid Trauma Assessment Quiz

What is the first step in a rapid patient assessment?

• Scene survey

• Detailed physical examination

• Assessment of circulation

• Assessment of breathing

Which scale is used to determine the level of consciousness?

• ABC

• AVPU

• SAMPLE

• DCAP-BTLS

What should be given if the respiratory rate is greater than 8 and breathing is adequate?

• Bag Valve Mask with 15 lpm O2

• 5 lpm O2 via nasal cannula

• 15 lpm O2 via NRB

• No supplemental oxygen

What does DCAP-BTLS stand for in trauma assessment?

• Deformity, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling

• Diagnosis, Cause, Appearance, Pain, Bleeding, Temperature, Lesions, Sensitivity

• Duration, Consistency, Area, Pressure, Blistering, Tension, Loss, Severity

• Depth, Color, Alignment, Pulse, Breathing, Texture, Location, Soreness

What is checked during the assessment of circulation?

• Breathing rate and depth

• Carotid pulse presence and character

• Airway openness and foreign bodies

• Skin color and pupil response

What action is taken if breathing is inadequate?

• Administer oral medications

• Use a Bag Valve Mask with reservoir and 15 lpm O2 at 24 per minute

• Perform a jaw thrust

• Provide 15 lpm O2 via NRB

What should be assessed when examining the neck in a trauma scenario?

• Thyroid size and texture

• Voice clarity and tone

• Neck muscle strength

• Trachea position and jugular vein status

What is the priority of care for fractures?

• Ignore fractures until internal injuries are addressed

• Upper extremities before lower extremities

• Lower extremities before upper extremities

• Treat all fractures simultaneously

What should be done before and after splinting a fracture?

• Administer a pain reliever

• Conduct an X-ray examination

• Apply heat to the affected area

• Check distal pulses and neurological function

What is the correct action if a patient has a suspected head trauma and inadequate breathing?

• Give 15 lpm O2 via NRB

• Elevate the patient's head

• Perform a detailed physical examination immediately

• Use a Bag Valve Mask with reservoir and 15 lpm O2 at 24 per minute