RAUMA FISDAP - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST EXAM 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024

Referred left shoulder pain is caused by A. phrenic nerve inftiammation B. associated thoracic trauma C. vagal nerve stimulation D. diaphrapmatic iritation - ANSWER D. diaphrapmatic iritation A patient has suffered a traumatic amputation of the index finger, what should you do with the amputated body part? A. Rinse vth normal saline solution B. Place directly in a dry plastic bag C. Wrap in moist stenle gauze D. Store it in a bag of ice - ANSWER A. Rinse vth normal saline solution A 29 year old male ho attempted to hang himsel has suffered an obvious cervical injury His legs are extended and his ms are drawn up towards his chest. His posture is best described as? A. Decorticate B. Flaccid C. Decerebrate D. Hypertonic - ANSWER A. Decorticate According to the kinematics of trauma which of the following has the MOST potential for severe damage? A 120-kg male traveling at 40 mph B. 110-kg male traveling at 30 mph C. 120-kg male traveling at 20 mph D. 110-kg male traveling at 50 mph - ANSWER D. 110-kg male traveling at 50 mph Last night a heavily drinking spectator was struck in the head with a hockey puck He is now experiencing difficulty seeing and describes a dark curtain blocking his vision. You shouid suspect A. central retinal artery occlusion. B. concussion C. a hangover D. retinal detachment - ANSWER D. retinal detachment Which of the following is a potential life-threatening complication of a long bone fracture Secondary cellulitis Basal skull fracture Pulmonary embolism LeFort fracture - ANSWER Pulmonary embolism Which condition is a potential complication from crush syndrome Decubitus ulcers Staphylococcus infection Rhabdomyolysis Cellulitis - ANSWER Rhabdomyolysis The pathophysiological cause of Becks triad is Compartment syndrome Compression injury Pericardial tamponade Tension pneumothorax - ANSWER Pericardial tamponade The presence of hypertension in a head injury is Normal if it occurs within 24 hours Usually caused by other injuries Only normal with associated spinal injury Consistent with head injury pathophysiology - ANSWER Consistent with head injury pathophysiology A 26-year-old female has been assaulted during a domestic dispute, she has an open laceration to the right lateral neck. You should? Apply pressure to the jugular sternocleidomastoid pressure point Apply a three sided occlusive dressing Tape a sterile gauze in place See other one with clear plastic and tape all sides - ANSWER Apply a three sided occlusive dressing A 50 year old has been stabbed in the epigastric area. Vital signs are blood pressure 80/60, pulse 130, respirations 24. He is unconscious and lung sounds are present an equal and all fields. He has jugular vein distention. You should suspect? Tension pneumothorax Massive hemothorax Aortic transectio