FACEM FACEM Trauma Management

Question 1

In the primary survey of a trauma patient, what does the 'C' in the ABCDE approach stand for?

Accepted Answer

Circulation with hemorrhage control

Answer

In the primary survey, 'C' stands for Circulation with hemorrhage control, addressing life-threatening bleeding and hemodynamic status.

Question 2

Which mechanism is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma patients that emergency physicians must rapidly identify?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled hemorrhage

Answer

Uncontrolled hemorrhage is the most common cause of preventable trauma death, making rapid identification and control critical in emergency management.

Question 3

What is the target systolic blood pressure for permissive hypotension in penetrating torso trauma without TBI?

Accepted Answer

80–90 mmHg

Answer

Permissive hypotension targets a systolic BP of 80–90 mmHg in penetrating torso trauma without TBI to limit further hemorrhage while maintaining organ perfusion.

Question 4

Which score is most commonly used to predict mortality in major trauma patients presenting to the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Injury Severity Score

Answer

The Injury Severity Score (ISS) is the most widely used anatomical scoring system for predicting mortality and severity in major trauma.

Question 5

In a trauma patient with suspected pelvic fracture and hemodynamic instability, what is the first-line intervention?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic binder application

Answer

Applying a pelvic binder is the immediate first-line intervention to reduce pelvic volume, tamponade venous bleeding, and stabilize the fracture.

(FACEM) Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Practice Test

(FACEM) Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Practice Test

FACEM FACEM Trauma Management