Trama Surgery

What is the most common cause of hypotension in the trauma patient?

• Hypovolemia
• Sepsis
• Hemorrhage
• Pulmonary Embolism

What is the recommended intraoperative target glucose range for adults undergoing neurosurgical procedures?

• 90 to 180 mg/dL
• 200 to 250 mg/dL
• Less than 70 mg/dL
• 70 to 110 mg/dL

What should take precedence in the initial management of a patient with potential spinal trauma?

• Airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pain management
• Splinting
• Immobilization

What diagnostic tool is recommended to rule out C-spine injury in major trauma patients?

• Routine CT
• X-ray
• MRI
• Ultrasound

What are the three stages of shock?

• Compensated shock or nonprogressive shock; Progressive shock; Irreversible shock
• Hypovolemic shock; Septic shock; Cardiogenic shock
• Hypotensive shock; Hemorrhagic shock; Neurogenic shock
• Mild shock; Moderate shock; Severe shock

What factors comprise the lethal triad of hemorrhage in the trauma patient?

• Hypothermia, acidosis, and dilutional coagulopathy
• Hypoglycemia, hypotension, anemia
• Hypoxia, hypertension, hyperglycemia
• Hypervolemia, alkalosis, coagulopathy

What is a common complication seen following long-bone fractures?

• Hypoxic respiratory failure
• Renal failure
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Cardiac arrhythmia

What is the recommended cerebral perfusion pressure for traumatic brain injury patients?

• Above 60 mmHg
• 90-100 mmHg
• 70-80 mmHg
• 40-50 mmHg

What is the most common cause of hypotension in the trauma patient?

• Hypovolemia
• Hypothermia
• Hypertension
• Hyperglycemia

Which aspect of care should take precedence in the initial management of a patient with potential spinal trauma?

• Airway, breathing, and circulation
• Temperature control
• Pain management
• Wound assessment