Chapter 29 Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury Flashcards
The acute physiologic and structural change that occurs in a patient’s body when an external source of energy dissipates faster than the body’s ability to sustain and dissipate it is called: A) injury. B) trauma. C) deceleration. D) kinematics.
- B) trauma. Page: 1483
The energy stored in an object, such as a bridge pillar, is called __________ energy, and the energy from motion is called __________ energy. A) kinetic, potential B) barometric, kinetic C) potential, kinetic D) chemical, potential
- C) potential, kinetic Page 1484
Knowledge of kinetics can help the paramedic: A) predict injury patterns found in a patient. B) determine which organs have been injured. C) quantify how much blood a patient has lost. D) differentiate between medical and trauma patients.
- A) predict injury patterns found in a patient. Page: 1484
The primary determinants of the extent of trauma a patient sustains are the: A) type of object that strikes a patient and the part of the body that sustains the most impact. B) amount of energy in the object and the mechanism by which the object is delivered to the body. C) size of the object that strikes the body and any secondary injuries that occur if the patient falls. D) physical size of the patient and the part of the body that sustains direct impact from an object.
- B) amount of energy in the object and the mechanism by which the object is delivered to the body. Page: 1484
Which of the following general statements regarding trauma is correct? A) Bullet impact is less if the energy in the bullet is applied to a small area. B) The position of the patient at the time of the event is considered to be an internal factor. C) Blunt trauma is difficult to diagnose by paramedics in the field and is often more lethal than penetrating trauma. D) Rapidly applied amounts of energy are better tolerated than a similar amount of energy applied over a longer period.
- C) Blunt trauma is difficult to diagnose by paramedics in the field and is often more lethal than penetrating trauma. Page: 1484
Which of the following will be of MOST benefit in helping the paramedic predict the type of injuries that a patient experienced? A) Index of suspicion B) Past medical history C) Age of the patient D) Mechanism of injury
- D) Mechanism of injury Page: 1484-1485
According to the American College of Surgeons, an injured patient should be transported to a Level I trauma center if his or her: A) heart rate is greater than 100 beats/min. B) systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mm Hg. C) respiratory rate is less than 14 breaths/min. D) Glasgow Coma Scale score is less than 15.
- B) systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mm Hg. Page: 1507-1508
Which of the following mechanisms of injury poses the LEAST threat for significant injury? A) Rear-end collision with restrained driver B) Death of an occupant in the same vehicle C) Motorcycle crash at greater than 20 mph D) Vehicular intrusion of greater than 12 inches
- A) Rear-end collision with restrained driver Page: 1509
Which of the following injuries would MOST likely require transport to a Level I trauma center? A) Two or more proximal long bone fractures B) Superficial burns to an entire lower extremity C) Lateral neck pain following a motor vehicle crash D) Penetrating injury that is distal to the elbow or knee
- A) Two or more proximal long bone fractures Page: 1507
If the mechanism of injury does not appear to be significant, you should consider transporting an injured patient to a Level I trauma center if he or she: A) is older than 45 years of age. B) takes any kind of medication. C) is emotionally upset or angry. D) has a known bleeding disorder.
- D) has a known bleeding disorder. Page: 1509
A specific attribute of a Level I trauma center is that it: A) is involved in an injury prevention program. B) can initiate definitive care for all injured patients. C) has 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons. D) has rapid access to an off-site anesthesiologist.
- C) has 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons. Page: 1510
At a minimum, a Level II trauma center should: A) have an in-house neurosurgeon 24 hours a day. B) be able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients. C) have access to an emergency physician within 20 minutes. D) provide total care for every aspect of a patient’s injuries.
- B) be able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients. Page: 1510
If a Level I trauma center is 30 miles away, and a Level II trauma center is 10 miles away, it would be MOST appropriate to transport a patient with a severe traumatic brain injury: A) by ground to the Level I trauma center. B) to the closest hospital for stabilization. C) via air transport to the Level I trauma center. D) by ground to the Level II trauma center.
- C) via air transport to the Level I trauma center. Page: 1509-1511
Which of the following is NOT a factor when considering transport of a trauma patient via helicopter? A) The need for definitive airway management B) Distance from the scene to the landing zone C) Time it will take the aircraft to reach the scene D) Type of terrain on which the helicopter will land
- A) The need for definitive airway management Page: 1511
When summoning an air transport service to transport a critically injured patient, it is MOST important to: A) determine the flight crew’s credentials. B) ensure that the fire department is present. C) predetermine the destination facility. D) activate the service as soon as possible.
- D) activate the service as soon as possible. Page: 1511
The “platinum 10 minutes” refers to the: A) maximum amount of time to extricate a patient. B) maximum time spent at a scene for a trauma patient. C) amount of time before decompensated shock occurs. D) amount of time taken to perform a rapid assessment.
- B) maximum time spent at a scene for a trauma patient. Page: 1505
An object increases its kinetic energy more by: A) decreasing its speed than by increasing its mass. B) increasing its velocity than by increasing its mass. C) decreasing its velocity than by decreasing its mass. D) increasing its mass than by increasing its velocity.
- B) increasing its velocity than by increasing its mass. Page: 1485
The greatest amount of kinetic energy would be created if a ____-pound driver struck a tree while traveling at ____ mph. A) 140, 50 B) 160, 30 C) 150, 40 D) 170, 30
- A) 140, 50 Page: 1484-1486
The law of conservation of energy states that: A) kinetic energy can be converted only to thermal or chemical energy. B) the force that an object can exert is the product of its mass multiplied by its acceleration. C) energy can be neither created nor destroyed; it can only change form. D) a body at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.
- C) energy can be neither created nor destroyed; it can only change form. Page: 1486
Sudden deceleration of a motor vehicle that is traveling at 60 mph: A) typically generates forces of up to 10 to 20 g. B) initially causes whiplash injuries to the patient’s neck. C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries. D) causes the driver’s body to stop moving at the same time.
- C) dissipates tremendous forces and causes major injuries. Page: 1486
Which of the following injury mechanisms would MOST likely result in blunt trauma? A) Small-caliber gunshot wound B) Explosion involving shards of glass C) Falling from a tree onto a fence D) The pressure wave caused by a blast
- D) The pressure wave caused by a blast Page: 1486
Penetrating trauma occurs when: A) internal organs are lacerated and bleed profusely. B) tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects. C) blunt force trauma causes explosive open injuries. D) a fractured rib perforates the parenchyma of a lung.
- B) tissues are penetrated by single or multiple objects. Page: 1497
During abrupt deceleration: A) shearing or rupturing of internal organs can occur. B) the neck commonly sustains hyperextension injuries. C) the skull provides excellent protection for the brain. D) supporting structures of the aorta keep it attached.
- A) shearing or rupturing of internal organs can occur. Page: 1487, 1489
Unlike deceleration injuries, crush and compression injuries occur: A) at the time of impact. B) before impact occurs. C) after the initial impact. D) from penetrating mechanisms.
- A) at the time of impact. Page: 1489
The MOST common site of deceleration injury in the chest is the: A) heart. B) esophagus. C) aorta. D) vena cava.
- C) aorta. Page: 1489