Chapter 7

Question 1

The first goal in _____ is to determine the patient’s current condition.

Answer 1

assessment

Question 2

More than ____% of trauma patients have simple injuries that involve only one system.

Answer 2

90

Question 3

Decreased energy production that occurs with anaerobic metabolism is termed ______.

Answer 3

shock

Question 4

_______ refers to the process of inhalation and exhalation.

Answer 4

Ventilation

Question 5

______ best describes the physiologic process of gas exchange.

Answer 5

Respiration

Question 6

_____ is the most common cause of preventable death from trauma.

Answer 6

Hemorrhage

Question 7

A pulse is evaluated from _____, ________ and _____.

Answer 7

presence
quality
regularity

Question 8

____ coloration is associated with poor perfusion.

Answer 8

Pale

Question 9

_____ coloration indicates incomplete oxygenation.

Answer 9

Bluish

Question 10

_____ skin indicates decreased perfusion, regardless of the cause.

Answer 10

Cool

Question 11

_____ skin is associated with shock and decreased perfusion.

Answer 11

Moist

Question 12

______ should be controlled prior to initiation of IV fluids.

Answer 12

External hemorrhage

Question 13

Because the ____ is strong, resilient, and elastic, it can absorb a significant amount of trauma.

Answer 13

thorax

Question 14

Any type of compression injury to the chest can result in a ____________.

Answer 14

pneumothorax

Question 15

Almost 50% of patients with seat belt sign will have an _______ injury.

Answer 15

intestinal

Question 16

Lumbar spine fractures may also be associated with ________.

Answer 16

seat belts sign

Question 17

_____ fractures can produce massive internal hemorrhage, resulting in rapid deterioration of a patient’s condition.

Answer 17

Pelvic

Question 18

If an extremity is immobilized, ______, _____ and _______ should be rechecked after splinting.

Answer 18

Pulses
movement
sensation

Question 19

A small but significant portion of the population has pupils of differing sizes as a normal condition called _______.

Answer 19

anisocoria

Question 20

____% of the population in the US lives within an hour of a designated level I, II or III trauma center.

Answer 20

90

Question 21

The commonly recognized definition for a “major trauma” is a patient with an ISS of ____ of higher.

Answer 21

16

Question 22

The ___ often becomes a part of the patient’s medical record.

Answer 22

PCR

Question 23

Abuse may occur by _______ in which a purposeful act results in an injury.

Answer 23

commission

Question 24

Abuse may occur by ____. or neglectful care of a dependent.

Answer 24

ommission