FREE Paramedics Trauma Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

During the primary assessment of a multi-system trauma patient, which of the following interventions should be prioritized immediately after ensuring airway patency and adequate breathing?

Accepted Answer

Control of significant external hemorrhage

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Rapid head-to-toe trauma survey

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Administration of intravenous fluids

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Detailed neurological assessment

Question 2

A 45-year-old male is found unconscious after falling from a ladder. He has snoring respirations and an obvious deformity to his left femur. During your primary assessment, what is the most appropriate initial action regarding his airway?

Accepted Answer

Perform a jaw-thrust maneuver

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Insert an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)

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Administer high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

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Suction the airway immediately

Question 3

Which component of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses a patient's ability to speak coherently?

Accepted Answer

Verbal Response

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Eye Opening

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Motor Response

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Pupil Reactivity

Question 4

A 28-year-old male involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision presents with absent breath sounds on the left side, tracheal deviation to the right, and jugular vein distention. These findings are most indicative of which life-threatening condition?

Accepted Answer

Tension pneumothorax

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Hemothorax

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Flail chest

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Open pneumothorax

Question 5

During the 'E' (Exposure/Environment) phase of the primary assessment in a trauma patient, what is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Preventing hypothermia

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Detailed assessment of all injuries

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Applying splints to all fractures

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Obtaining a SAMPLE history

Question 6

Which of the following is the most critical immediate intervention for a patient presenting with an evisceration following a penetrating abdominal injury?

Accepted Answer

Cover the exposed organs with moist, sterile dressings and then an occlusive dressing

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Gently attempt to push the organs back into the abdominal cavity

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Cover the exposed organs with dry, sterile gauze

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Apply a tight abdominal binder to reduce further protrusion