Trauma Evaluation Quiz

Sophia is a medical student studying emergency medicine. During a case study, she learns about a patient who has suffered a traumatic chest injury. Which of the following is a sign of hemothorax?

• Bradycardia

• Dyspnea

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypotension

During a medical training session, Samuel is learning about arterial line placement. What is a potential complication of arterial line placement?

• Hemodynamic compromise

• Muscle atrophy

• Bone density loss

• Hair thinning

During a medical training session, Arjun and Luna are learning about hemodynamic monitoring. What is the importance of the position of extremity in hemodynamic monitoring?

• It affects the evaluation of arterial waveform

• It measures blood sugar levels

• It monitors respiratory rate

• It checks body temperature

During a medical training session, Mia and Anika are learning about hemodynamic monitoring. What is the purpose of evaluating arterial line tracing?

• To measure blood sugar levels

• To monitor arterial pressure

• To check body temperature

• To monitor respiratory rate

Match the following methods with their purposes for confirming the placement of a central venous catheter.

• Used to assess the patient's immediate reactions

• Physical examination

• Used to review the patient's medical background

• Patient's history

• Used to confirm catheter placement through physiological measurements

• Patient's symptoms

• Used to check for physical signs of correct placement

• Blood gas and waveform tracing

During a medical class, Dr. Smith shows a chest radiograph of a patient who was in a car accident. What is the initial chest radiograph finding in pulmonary contusion?

• Normal

• Fractured ribs

• Collapsed lung

• Fluid accumulation

During a medical training session, William asks: What is the recommended action if a central venous catheter is no longer needed?

• Remove it

• Leave it in place

• Replace it

• Reposition it

(a)   should always be done when using a guidewire for central venous access.

• Have a hand/fingers/hemistat on the
• Use a larger needle
• Administer antibiotics
• Monitor blood pressure

During a medical class, Dr. Smith asked Scarlett, Maya, and Noah: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cardiac tamponade?

• Hypotension

• Tachycardia

• Distention of neck veins

• High blood pressure

During a medical class, Dr. Ava asked her students, 'Which of the following is NOT a treatment for cardiac tamponade?'

• Pericardiocentesis

• Transfusion

• Antibiotics

• Surgery