TRAUMA NURSING EXAM SCRIPT VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
REVIEW
●● What distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat stroke?
Answer: Heat exhaustion is a dehydration syndrome with flu-like
symptoms, while heat stroke is a medical emergency with
thermoregulation failure and high body temperature.
●● What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Answer: Flu-like symptoms, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, and
possible acute confusion in older adults.
●● What is the priority treatment for heat stroke?
Answer: ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), high-concentration
oxygen, IV normal saline, urinary catheter, and aggressive cooling.
●● What first aid should be provided for pit viper bites?
Answer: Move the patient to safety, encourage rest, and apply a snug
elastic bandage plus splinting.
●● What mnemonic helps identify coral snake venom characteristics?
Answer: 'Red on yellow can kill a fellow; red and black, venom lack.'
, ●● What are the priorities in managing lightning injuries?
Answer: Basic life support (CPR, airway management), and assessing
for associated trauma and burns.
●● What defines hypothermia?
Answer: A core temperature less than 95°F.
●● What is the recommended treatment for moderate to severe
hypothermia?
Answer: Gentle handling, supine positioning, warmed IV fluids, heated
oxygen, and internal lavage.
●● What is the primary concern in drowning victims?
Answer: Airway and cardiopulmonary support without attempting to
expel water from the lungs unless there is airway obstruction.
●● What is a disaster in the context of healthcare?
Answer: An event where illness or injuries exceed the resource
capabilities of a community or health care facility.
●● What is the difference between an internal disaster and an external
disaster?
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
REVIEW
●● What distinguishes heat exhaustion from heat stroke?
Answer: Heat exhaustion is a dehydration syndrome with flu-like
symptoms, while heat stroke is a medical emergency with
thermoregulation failure and high body temperature.
●● What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Answer: Flu-like symptoms, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, and
possible acute confusion in older adults.
●● What is the priority treatment for heat stroke?
Answer: ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), high-concentration
oxygen, IV normal saline, urinary catheter, and aggressive cooling.
●● What first aid should be provided for pit viper bites?
Answer: Move the patient to safety, encourage rest, and apply a snug
elastic bandage plus splinting.
●● What mnemonic helps identify coral snake venom characteristics?
Answer: 'Red on yellow can kill a fellow; red and black, venom lack.'
, ●● What are the priorities in managing lightning injuries?
Answer: Basic life support (CPR, airway management), and assessing
for associated trauma and burns.
●● What defines hypothermia?
Answer: A core temperature less than 95°F.
●● What is the recommended treatment for moderate to severe
hypothermia?
Answer: Gentle handling, supine positioning, warmed IV fluids, heated
oxygen, and internal lavage.
●● What is the primary concern in drowning victims?
Answer: Airway and cardiopulmonary support without attempting to
expel water from the lungs unless there is airway obstruction.
●● What is a disaster in the context of healthcare?
Answer: An event where illness or injuries exceed the resource
capabilities of a community or health care facility.
●● What is the difference between an internal disaster and an external
disaster?
