PCP Trauma Care 3

Question 1

Which class of hemorrhagic shock is characterized by 30–40% blood volume loss with confusion and decreased BP?

Accepted Answer

Class III

Answer

Class I

Answer

Class II

Answer

Class IV

Question 2

In a patient with a traumatic brain injury, you should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Hypotension and hypoxia

Answer

Supplemental oxygen

Answer

IV access

Answer

Spinal precautions

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST reliable indicator of internal abdominal hemorrhage in trauma?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal distension with hemodynamic instability

Answer

Bruising of the abdomen

Answer

Patient-reported abdominal pain

Answer

Nausea and vomiting

Question 4

A patient has burns covering the entire anterior torso and both arms. Using the Rule of Nines, what percentage of BSA is burned?

Accepted Answer

36%

Answer

18%

Answer

27%

Answer

45%

Question 5

Which type of burn requires immediate fluid resuscitation and hospital transport?

Accepted Answer

Full-thickness burns >10% BSA

Answer

Superficial (first-degree) burns

Answer

Partial-thickness burns <10% BSA

Answer

Sunburn without blistering

Question 6

When immobilizing a long bone fracture, the splint should immobilize:

Accepted Answer

The joint above and below the fracture site

Answer

Only the fracture site

Answer

The joint above the fracture only

Answer

The entire limb from hip to toes