CT20 Management of Trauma Practice Exam

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• When managing any burn, what is the first priority?
• TBSA stands for Total Body Surface Area.
• Which of the following is NOT an internal factor influencing wound formation?
• Which action is recommended when managing an abdominal penetrating injury?
• Monoplegia is:
• Which of the following is an external factor influencing wound formation?
• Which of the following is true about trauma units?
• A tool used to calculate the percentage of patient burns is:
• Burn classifications are graded as which of the following sets?
• RED FLAPS TWELVE is a mnemonic used for the systematic assessment of the
• The zone of hyperaemia is described as:
• Which of the following lists the five energy forms?
• Within the EMT scope, which intervention is used for a sucking chest wound?
• Which of the following is a potential sign of wounds and bleeding?
• Mechanisms of thoracic injuries include:
• Which device is used as part of the head immobilisation system in spinal injury management?
• An incision is defined as
• Which statement best describes major trauma?
• One threshold which dictates the need for specialised burns care is:
• Burns are assessed by calculating which factors?
• Which action is associated with the Environment and Exposure stage?
• Mechanisms of spinal injuries include?
• In an abdominal injury with penetrating trauma, what should be done with the object?
• Within the AAP scope, which action may be included in managing a patient with a head injury?
• Hemiplegia affects:
• What is the final component of the SCAcBCDE mnemonic?
• Which survey is recommended as part of head injury management?
• Most failings in the NHS are due to which of the following?
• Which statement about mechanism of injury and the primary survey is correct?
• What defines the Mechanism of Injury?
• Which component is included in the suspension injury management considerations list?
• Which eye injury management step is described as part of initial care?
• Which of the following is a sign of musculoskeletal injuries?
• What is the estimated blood loss range from a pelvic fracture?
• Which of the following is a musculoskeletal injury?
• Which principle guides timing in polytrauma care?
• Once a CAT tourniquet has been applied:
• Potential complications associated with thermal injuries include:
• Which of the following is part of the management of a spinal injury?
• Signs of symptoms of a thoracic injury may include:
• Which entities are typically involved in a trauma network?
• Which of the following is listed as an associated complication of musculoskeletal injuries?
• If multiple injuries affect several anatomical and physiological systems, what outcome is most likely?
• In blast and ballistic injury management, which factors are considered?
• On-scene step in blast injuries?
• What information do trauma care pathway guidelines detail?
• What characterizes arterial blood from a wound?
• Which of the following is a sign of maxillofacial injuries?
• What does the mnemonic SCAcBCDE stand for in trauma management?
• Engagement of the Complex Incident Hub is an escalation option in multi-injury management.
• Which statement about using Injury Severity Score to classify major trauma is correct?
• In the management of an abdominal injury with a penetrating object, what is advised?
• Which action is explicitly part of the management of a head injury?
• What is the recommended action regarding a CAT tourniquet after application?
• The purpose of the 4-step major trauma tool is
• The five body cavities in which internal bleeding can collect are:
• Which item is NOT listed as equipment for catastrophic haemorrhage management?
• In trauma assessment, what does MOI stand for?
• When multiple injuries affect several body systems, what is the likely outcome?
• Which duration is recommended for cooling/irrigating a nonchemical burn?
• Which of the following is an associated complication of spinal injuries?
• Managing priority symptoms early with escalation for senior clinician support and engagement of the Complex Incident Hub.
• Major trauma centres are defined as
• The zone of coagulation is:
• Catastrophic haemorrhage is defined as which of the following?
• A radiation burn is caused by?
• In a wound with a large penetrating foreign object embedded, what is the recommended management?
• Which statement describes the FLAPS component in multi-injury management?
• Which wound is typically clean with neat edges and produced by a sharp implement?
• What is a primary reason for using multi-disciplinary working in trauma management?
• Which of the following is an external factor influencing wound formation?
• Which action is considered essential when managing facial injury to maintain airway during transport?
• Which elements are recommended considerations when managing a suspension injury?
• Which of the following is NOT a potential sign associated with wounds and bleeding?
• Which of the following is an associated complication of maxillofacial injuries?
• In the management of a suspension injury, which action is essential?
• Which option completes the trauma definition?
• Which is included as part of general management for patients with multiple injuries?
• Managing priority symptoms early with escalation for senior clinician support and Trauma Cell is an element of multi-injury management.
• Which of the following best lists signs and symptoms of a head injury?
• Which wound is typically deep and caused by a pointed object?
• Which statement best describes a potential consequence of mechanism of injury?
• What is the purpose of the 20-20-20-minute principle in multi-injury management?
• Which equipment is used for head immobilization as part of cervical spine stabilization?
• Which of the following is a sign of pelvic injuries?
• What is included in the initial management of fracture or dislocation within the EMT scope?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a general management option for patients with multiple injuries?
• Chemical burns can be continually irrigated for up to:
• Which of the following is an associated complication of abdominal injuries?
• Within the EMT1 scope of practice, what is a standard initial treatment for a sprain or strain?
• Which option lists the associated complications of a head injury?
• Which of the following best lists the signs and symptoms of a head injury?
• What is the recommended approach for sprains or strains within the AAP scope?
• Which of the following is a sign of pelvic injuries?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a mechanism or cause of head injuries?
• A saturated sanitary towel holds approximately?
• Which of the following is one of the five energy forms?
• What escalation approach is recommended in polytrauma care?
• Which statement best defines a puncture wound?
• When assessing a thermal injury, TBSA stands for:
• When managing haemorrhage, a haemostatic dressing can be used in conjunction with:
• In blast injury management, how are blast injuries categorized?
• A thermal injury is defined as?
• The zone of coagulation is the point of maximum injury.
• Hemiplegia is:
• Most external haemorrhages can be controlled:
• Which of the following is a complication of thoracic injuries?
• A deteriorating patient can be spotted by:
• In pelvic injury management, which intervention should be applied early?
• Which statement best defines Mechanism of Injury?
• Which statement best describes major trauma in terms of injury severity and scoring?
• An associated complication of maxillofacial injuries includes:
• Which site is NOT listed among the internal bleeding collection sites in the material?
• Which principles are included in the management of patients with multiple injuries?
• The RED FLAPS TWELVE assessment is used to evaluate injuries to which body region?
• Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of head injuries?
• What characterizes venous blood from a wound?
• Which position is recommended for a patient with a suspension injury?
• Which acronym is used to assess a wound?
• Which term describes a burn depth that is deeper than superficial dermal but not full thickness?
• Slips, trips, and falls from a same-height plane account for what percentage of trauma cases?
• Which option best defines trauma?
• Possible causes of a chemical burn include?
• Which statement reflects a modification for blast and ballistic injuries?
• A puncture wound presents and is defined as
• What initial treatment is included for sprains or strains within EMT1 scope?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of a deteriorating patient?
• What Injury Severity Score threshold defines major trauma?
• What is the primary function of the 4-step major trauma tool in ambulance services?
• Which of the following is a mechanism of pelvic injuries?
• Which of the following is a sign of spinal injuries?
• Which parameter set is included in head injury assessment?
• Why is mechanism of injury important in trauma care when considered with the primary survey?
• In the trauma assessment mnemonic, which step directly addresses Breathing?
• Which of the following is a pelvic injury mechanism?
• The term haemorrhage is defined as which of the following?
• Which assessment is used for thoracic injury management?
• Which statement best describes initial eye injury management?
• The term bleeding is defined as which of the following?
• What is recommended to secure a suspended patient quickly and safely?
• Which of the following is a possible cause of an electrical burn?
• Which component is included in the thoracic assessment?
• In managing a patient with facial trauma, what is the priority action?
• Which of the following is a sign of a deteriorating patient?
• Which classification is used as a modification for blast injuries?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed complication of thermal injuries?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism of a thermal injury?
• Which factor is a consideration in blast and ballistic injuries?
• Inclusive trauma systems involve collaboration among which groups?
• Which statement correctly describes the zone that surrounds the zone of coagulation and is salvageable with resuscitation?
• Which of the following is an internal factor influencing wound formation?
• Which of the following represents a complication of thoracic injuries causing air in soft tissues?
• Which signs are typical of hypovolaemic shock?
• Which statement describes a possible severe outcome related to mechanism of injury?
• Which of the following is a cause of abdominal injuries?
• Which of the following is an associated complication of abdominal injuries?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of a contusion?
• Which of the following is an associated complication of a pelvic injury?
• Which statement best describes the role of accurate reporting mechanisms in trauma management?
• Which of the following is a sign of musculoskeletal injuries?
• A laceration presents and is defined as
• Energy transfer relates to which concept?
• In England, approximately how many deaths per year are caused by major trauma?
• Signs of a gunshot injury include
• Stage 3 blood loss is also known as which term?
• Which statement best describes the leading cause of death in patients under 45 related to trauma?
• Which statement best defines quadriplegia and tetraplegia?
• Which factors affect patient outcomes in trauma?
• Which statement best defines monoplegia?
• Which statement best describes nonchemical, thermal burn management?
• Inclusive trauma systems have led to the creation of what?
• Trauma Units are
• Which of the following describes the mechanism of maxillofacial injuries?
• A thermal injury occurs by energy transfer to tissues, such as contact with an oven tray.
• Modifications for the management of blast and ballistic injuries include which of the following?
• Possible causes of a cold burn include?
• Which wound type is commonly associated with dirt and grit embedded and is very painful?
• The management of a burn includes which of the following components?
• The parameters which determine whether a patient should be conveyed to a major trauma unit are
• Which mnemonic is used for general on-scene safety and resource assessment?
• Which statement about major trauma centres is true?
• Which of the following is described as part of the thoracic assessment in the prehospital setting?
• Which statement describes factors influencing the severity of gunshot injuries?
• Which zone surrounds the zone of stasis and is characterized by increased perfusion?
• The SCENE mnemonic stands for
• Quadriplegia and Tetraplegia are:
• Which statement best describes a friction burn?
• Inclusive trauma systems are necessary to ensure what?
• Burn management assessment uses which parameters?
• Modifications for blast injuries include classification as which categories?
• Which of the following describes common mechanisms and causes of head injuries?
• What escalation approach is recommended when managing patients with multiple injuries?
• Which step in the mnemonic focuses on Disability?
• What best defines the mechanism of injury?
• A wound is described as
• In trauma assessment, which statement about the Injury Severity Score is true?
• What is the role of NWAS in incident reporting as described in trauma management material?
• Decisions that are made using the major trauma triage tool are completed using
• Which mechanism is NOT a mechanism of thoracic injury?
• What is kinetics?
• Which of the following is a sign of a deteriorating patient?
• A patient with a decompensating haemorrhage will most likely show which signs and symptoms?
• Which of the following is true about the mnemonic RED FLAPS TWELVE?
• Which option lists the four mechanisms of maxillofacial injuries as described?
• The zone of stasis is described as:
• An abrasion presents and is defined as
• Engagement of which hub is part of multi-injury management when escalating?
• Which statement correctly differentiates an abrasion from a laceration?
• If a patient deteriorates beyond your scope of practice, what should you do?
• Which action is used to manage suspected pelvic injuries in the EMT scope?
• Which action is included in the management of a maxillofacial injury?
• Which of the following best describes the management of an easily controllable wound?
• Which of the following is a thoracic injury complication?
• Which factor is a consideration in suspension injury management regarding patient physiology?
• Which of the following is a sign or symptom of abdominal injuries?
• Which combination of factors is associated with affecting patient outcomes?
• Which device is used to seal a sucking chest wound in the EMT scope?
• The First Law of Thermodynamics describes energy transfer as which concept?
• Which organization or service is mentioned as being involved to rescue suspended patients quickly?
• A thermal injury is defined as
• The zones spread out from the point of injury in three dimensions, including deeper into dermal tissue.
• What is the role of HART in suspension injury management?
• The reporting of adverse incidents can lead to which outcome?