Trauma Assessment - Chapter 13

Question 0

An assessment of the entire body in a non-rapid trauma assessment (typically en route to the hospital) when preliminary assessments and interventions are completed.

Answer 0

Detailed physical exam

Question 1

The grating sound or feeling of broken bones rubbing together

Answer 1

Crepitation

Question 2

A condition of the abdomen when it is being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal

Answer 2

Distention

Question 3

Information gathered regarding the symptoms and nature of the patient’ current concern

Answer 3

History of present illness (HPI)

Question 4

Bulging of the neck veins

Answer 4

Jugular Vein Distention (JVD)

Question 5

Movement of a part of the chest in the opposite direction to the rest of the chest during respiration

Answer 5

Paradoxical motion

Question 6

Information gathered regarding the patient’s health problems in the past

Answer 6

Past medical history (PMH)

Question 7

Persistent erection of the penis that may result from spinal injury and some medical problems

Answer 7

Priapism

Question 8

A rapid assessment of the body to detect signs and symptoms of injury

Answer 8

Rapid trauma assessment

Question 9

What does SAMPLE stand for?

Answer 9

Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent past history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to the injury or illness

Question 10

A permanent surgical opening in the neck through which the patient breathes

Answer 10

Stoma

Question 11

A surgical incision held open by a metal or plastic tube

Answer 11

Tracheostomy

Question 12

A patient suffering from one or more physical injuries

Answer 12

Trauma patient