16: Trauma and Trauma Systems

Question 1

A physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence.

Answer 1

Trauma

Question 2

Injury caused by an object breaking the skin and entering the body.

Answer 2

Penetrating Trauma

Question 3

Injury caused by the collision of an object with the body in which the object does not enter the body.

Answer 3

Blunt Trauma

Question 4

A hospital that has the capability of caring for acutely injured patients and must meet strict criteria to use this designation.

Answer 4

Trauma Center

Question 5

Guidelines to aid prehospital personnel determining which trauma patients require urgent transportation to a trauma center.

Answer 5

Trauma Triage Criteria

Question 6

The process and forces that cause trauma

Answer 6

Mechanism of Injury

Question 7

The anticipation of injury to a body region, organ, or structure based on analysis of the mechanism of injury.

Answer 7

Index of Suspicion

Question 8

The 60 minute period after a severe injury; it is the maximum acceptable time between the injury and initiation of surgery for the seriously injured patient.

Answer 8

Golden Hour