EDAPT: Nursing Care: Trauma and Emergency Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

EDAPT: Nursing Care: Trauma and Emergency Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the first priority in trauma care according to the ABCDE approach? A. Airway with cervical spine protection B. Breathing assessment C. Circulation control D. Disability assessment A trauma patient is unconscious but breathing. What should the nurse assess next? A. Blood pressure B. Airway patency C. Body temperature D. Pain level Which sign indicates airway obstruction? A. Rapid pulse B. Stridor C. Hypotension D. Cyanotic nail beds only 2 When managing breathing in trauma, what is the nurse mainly assessing? A. Level of consciousness B. Oxygenation and ventilation C. Pain severity D. Urine output What finding suggests inadequate breathing? A. Pink skin B. Normal chest rise C. Low oxygen saturation D. Warm extremities What is the priority action for severe external bleeding? A. Apply direct pressure B. Elevate the limb only C. Give oral fluids D. Clean the wound Which sign suggests shock in a trauma patient? A. Warm, flushed skin B. Rapid pulse and low blood pressure C. Slow heart rate D. Increased urine output 3 Which type of shock is caused by blood loss? A. Cardiogenic shock B. Hypovolemic shock C. Septic shock D. Neurogenic shock What is a key nursing action in circulation assessment? A. Checking pupil size B. Assessing pulse and bleeding C. Assessing speech D. Assessing bowel sounds What does “D” stand for in the ABCDE trauma assessment? A. Diagnosis B. Drugs C. Disability (neurological status) D. Dehydration Which tool is commonly used to assess neurological status quickly? A. Pain scale B. Glasgow Coma Scale C. Braden scale 4 D. Morse scale A GCS score of 15 indicates: A. Severe brain injury B. Moderate brain injury C. Normal neurological status D. Coma What pupil finding is most concerning in head injury? A. Equal and reactive pupils B. Unequal and non-reactive pupils C. Dilated pupils bilaterally D. Small pupils that react What does “E” stand for in the ABCDE approach? A. Evaluation B. Exposure and environmental control