CAISS Abdominal Injuries 4

Question 1

In AIS coding, a stellate hepatic laceration with right hepatic vein involvement is classified at which severity level?

Accepted Answer

AIS 5

Answer

Stellate hepatic lacerations involving major hepatic veins are classified AIS 5 due to the critical risk of exsanguination.

Question 2

Which of the following abdominal injury scenarios would most likely be coded AIS 6 (unsurvivable)?

Accepted Answer

Complete avulsion of the abdominal aorta

Answer

Complete avulsion of the abdominal aorta is considered an unsurvivable injury and is coded AIS 6.

Question 3

A Grade III splenic injury with 50% subcapsular hematoma is best coded at which AIS level?

Accepted Answer

AIS 3

Answer

A Grade III splenic injury with large subcapsular hematoma is coded AIS 3, representing serious injury without immediate vascular catastrophe.

Question 4

When coding abdominal injuries, penetrating trauma to the small bowel with a single perforation is typically assigned which AIS score?

Accepted Answer

AIS 3

Answer

A single small bowel perforation from penetrating trauma is coded AIS 3, reflecting serious injury with significant morbidity potential.

Question 5

Which statement about the AIS and retroperitoneal hematomas is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are coded in the abdominal region with severity based on size and expansion

Answer

Retroperitoneal hematomas are included in the abdominal AIS region and are scored based on characteristics such as size, expansion, and vascular source.

(CAISS) Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist Practice Test

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CAISS Abdominal Injuries 4