Summary Trauma, Disasters, Shock, Burns - practice test. questions and answers

What is trauma? - >>Injuries with potential for fatality or long-term disability Give an example of trauma. - >>Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) What are the key components to trauma? - >>Energy or force coming into contact with a host What is the difference between intentional and unintentional trauma? - >>Intentional trauma is deliberate harm, while unintentional trauma is accidental harm What are the types of trauma? - >>Thermal, inhalation, blunt, blast, and penetrating What factors affect a trauma victim's chance of survival? - >>Response times, prehospital care, and proximity to a trauma center What are the levels of trauma care? - >>Level 1 (active resuscitation), Level 2 (life-threatening), Level 3 (urgent), Level 4 (nonurgent), Level 5 (minimal intervention