FISDAP Trauma Management 3

Question 1

A 28-year-old male sustains a stab wound to the right upper quadrant. Which organ is MOST likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

The liver occupies most of the right upper quadrant and is the most commonly injured solid organ in penetrating abdominal trauma to that region.

Question 2

During spinal motion restriction of a standing patient with suspected cervical spine injury, which sequence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Apply cervical collar, move to long board, apply head immobilizer

Answer

The correct sequence is to apply the cervical collar first to stabilize the cervical spine, then transfer to the long board, and finally apply the head immobilizer.

Question 3

A trauma patient has an SpO2 of 88% despite a high-flow non-rebreather mask. You suspect a tension pneumothorax. Which assessment finding would BEST confirm this?

Accepted Answer

Absent breath sounds on one side with tracheal deviation away from that side

Answer

Absent unilateral breath sounds with tracheal deviation away from the affected side is the classic presentation of tension pneumothorax, indicating mediastinal shift from air accumulation.

Question 4

Which type of hemorrhage is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily and does not pulsate?

Accepted Answer

Venous hemorrhage

Answer

Venous blood is dark red and flows steadily due to lower pressure in veins, unlike arterial hemorrhage which is bright red and pulsatile.

Question 5

A patient in Class III hemorrhagic shock (30–40% blood loss) will MOST likely present with which combination of findings?

Accepted Answer

HR >120, decreased BP, confused, decreased urine output

Answer

Class III shock (30–40% blood loss) produces tachycardia over 120, decreased blood pressure, confusion, and markedly decreased urine output due to severe volume loss.

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FISDAP Trauma Management 3