Trauma

Question 1

Define triage

Answer 1

Sorting patients according to the urgency of their need

Question 2

What is a closed reduction

Answer 2

Realignment of a fracture or dislocated bone via external manipulation

Question 3

Define a callus

Answer 3

Early calcification around fx site

Question 4

What is bone remodeling

Answer 4

Bone in fracture region is broken down and rebuilt

Question 5

Define the different “flavor” of traumas

Answer 5

Mechanical
Chemical
Thermal
Radiation

Question 6

Define a level 1 trauma

Answer 6

Every aspect of injury

24 hour in house coverage

Operates an organized teaching and research effort

Question 7

Define a level 2 trauma hospital

Answer 7

Every aspect of injury

24 hour in house coverage

NO TEACHING

Question 8

Define level 3 & 4 hospitals

Answer 8

Stabilize and ship

Question 9

What are the trauma view requirements

Answer 9

Two views at 90 degrees

move pt
move CR

Question 10

What is the Glasgow coma scale (GCS)

Answer 10

A scale for reporting a patient’s general level of responsiveness

Higher = better
15( best)
8 (comatose)
3 ( unresponsive )

Question 11

What is an open head trauma

Answer 11

Penetrating trauma

Question 12

What is a closed head trauma

Answer 12

Blunt force trauma

Falls
MVA

Question 13

What is a concussion

Answer 13

Transient & reversible posttraumatic alteration in mental status

LOC
Reduced mental function

Question 14

What are symptoms of spinal injuries

Answer 14

Pain
Numbness
Weakness
Loss of movement of extremities

Question 15

What is a log roll used for

Answer 15

To move a patient as a whole
While head supported

Question 16

Define a closed fracture

Answer 16

Skin surrounding fracture intact

Question 17

Define an open fracture

Answer 17

Skin broken and fracture exposed to environment

Question 18

Define a displaced fracture

Answer 18

Bone fragments no longer in apposition

Question 19

Define a comminuted fracture

Answer 19

Multiple fragments

Question 20

Define an avulsion fracture

Answer 20

Boney fragment is torn off when a tendon/ ligament is strained

Question 21

Define a compression fracture

Answer 21

Compaction of vertebral body

Question 22

Define a green stick fracture

Answer 22

Incomplete fracture where bone bends

Occurs in children

Question 23

Define a buckle/ Torus fracture

Answer 23

When the bone bulges out from FOOSH

Occurs in children w mineralized bones

Question 24

Define a salter- Harris fracture

Answer 24

Fracture of epiphyseal growth plate

Occurs in children

Question 25

What view is the external coyle to see

Answer 25

To see radius free of ulna

Question 26

What is the internal coyle for

Answer 26

Radius fully ON ulna

Question 27

What is the breathing technique for a trans thoracic humerus

Answer 27

LOW mA
LONG S

Question 28

What view do you do if both legs are broken

Answer 28

Clements-nakayma

Question 29

Discuss an AP trauma skull

Answer 29

Cr // to OML
PR fill orbits

Question 30

Discuss an AP Caldwell trauma view

Answer 30

CR 15 degrees to OML
PR in lower orbits

Question 31

Discuss an AP waters trauma view

Answer 31

CR // to MML
Shows maxillary

Question 32

what are some orthopedic devices

Answer 32

Splints
Traction devices

Question 33

what do you need to know about trauma positioning

Answer 33

moving the patient may be necessary
use care to avoid further injury

Question 34

what is a good intervention technique

Answer 34

be alert for changes & protect from further injury

Question 35

symptoms of a fracture

Answer 35

pain
swelling
bruising
parts in odd direction
misplaced joint