SRT Rapid Trauma Assessment 2

Question 1

During a rapid trauma assessment of a swiftwater victim, which finding most urgently requires immediate intervention before continuing the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Absent radial pulse with altered mental status

Answer

Absent radial pulse with altered mental status indicates severe shock requiring immediate hemorrhage control and fluid resuscitation before continuing the full assessment.

Question 2

When assessing a swiftwater victim's chest, paradoxical movement of a chest wall segment most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Flail chest

Answer

Paradoxical movement — a segment moving inward during inhalation — is the hallmark sign of flail chest caused by multiple rib fractures in two or more places.

Question 3

A rapid trauma assessment in swiftwater rescue is typically performed on patients who are:

Accepted Answer

Unresponsive or have a significant mechanism of injury

Answer

Rapid trauma assessment is reserved for patients with a significant mechanism of injury or altered mental status where life threats may not be immediately obvious.

Question 4

During the abdominal assessment of a swiftwater trauma patient, guarding and rigidity most suggest:

Accepted Answer

Intra-abdominal organ injury or hemorrhage

Answer

Involuntary guarding and rigidity of the abdomen are classic signs of peritoneal irritation caused by intra-abdominal bleeding or organ injury.

Question 5

In the rapid trauma assessment, the 'P' in the DCAP-BTLS mnemonic stands for:

Accepted Answer

Punctures

Answer

In DCAP-BTLS, P stands for Punctures (or Penetrations), reminding rescuers to check for penetrating wounds that may not be immediately visible.

(SRT) Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification Practice Test

(SRT) Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification Practice Test

SRT Rapid Trauma Assessment 2