47 - Adult - Routine Trauma Care

Question 1

In the unresponsive adult trauma patient with head injuries, _____ is contraindicated for airway maintenance.

A. Nasopharyngeal airway
B. Oropharyngeal airway
C. King Tube
D. BVM ventilations

Answer 1

A. Nasopharyngeal airway

Question 2

T/F: In the adult trauma patient, PMS must be evaluated before and after spinal immobilization.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In the adult trauma patient, head to toe examination of the patient can be remembered by what mnemonic?

Answer 3

IC-DCAP-BTLS

“I See DCAP-BTLS”

Instability
Crepitus
Deformities
Contusion (bruising)
Abrasions (scrapes)
Puncture wounds
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling

Question 4

In the adult trauma patient, what is the minimum SBP for those with suspected head injury?

A. 90 mmHg
B. 100 mmHg
C. 110 mmHg
D. 120 mmHg

Answer 4

C. 110 mmHg

Question 5

In the adult trauma patient, the patient should be kept (warm/cool)

Answer 5

Warm.

Hypothermia is part of the “triangle of death” in trauma patients.