Emergency and Trauma
Surgery questions and
answers (graded A+)
What statement regarding level I and level II trauma centers best
describes the difference between the two types of centers?
A. A level I trauma center is staffed 24 hours/7 days, while a level II
has many support services that are open and staffed 8 hours/5 days.
B. A level I trauma center has a transplant program, while a level II
is only able to complete organ procurements.
C. A level I trauma center provides care for every type of injury,
while a level II lacks some specialized resources.
D. A level I trauma center requires trauma certification and 8 hours
of annual trauma education for all staff, while a level II does not. -
answerA level I trauma center provides care for every type of injury,
while a level II lacks some specialized resources.
What special consideration should be made when assessing a
pediatric trauma patient for level of consciousness?
A. Use the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children.
B. Use the Broslow tape.
C. Stimulate the child gently in case he or she is a victim of shaken
baby syndrome.
D. Use the universal Glasgow Coma Scale for all ages. - answerUse
the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children.
If the injury to the patient is a result of a violent crime, the team
must give special attention to preservation of evidence during the
,course of patient care. When clothing is removed from the patient,
why must it be placed and secured in a paper bag rather than a
plastic bag?
A. Plastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,
destroying evidence.
B. It is easier to write identifying information on paper rather than
plastic.
C. Plastic bags trap air, which could kill anaerobic microorganisms
needed as evidence.
D. Paper bags are more secure as they cannot be untied and retied.
- answerPlastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,
destroying evidence.
What special consideration should be made when assessing a
geriatric trauma patient before surgery?
A. They may have preexisting diseases and conditions.
B. They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs.
C. They have decreased physiologic reserves.
D. All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's
perioperative experience. - answerAll of the options can negatively
impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience.
Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) may assist
with diagnosis in difficult situations. What group of scans is
performed and what do they identify?
A. A chest, pelvic, and four abdominal scans; collections of fluid and
free air
B. A chest, abdominal, and cervical spine scans; hemorrhage
C. A full body scan; midline shifts
, D. A full body CT, MRI, and PET scans; life-threatening and
secondary injuries - answerA chest, pelvic, and four abdominal
scans; collections of fluid and free air
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best
describes the difference between the two types of centers?
A. A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support
(ACLS), surgery, stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only
provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level
center.
B. A level III trauma center immediately transfers to a higher level
center, while a level IV does not accept trauma patients.
C. A level III trauma center determines severity of injury and
provides ACLS support before transfer to a level IV center, while a
level IV provides all comprehensive services.
D. A level III trauma center provides all types of trauma services but
is located in a rural setting, while a level IV provides post-hospital
convalescent care for trauma patients. - answerA level III trauma
center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery,
stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS
services before immediate transfer to a higher level center.
Trauma to the chest area is the primary cause of death in
approximately 25% of trauma victims. Involvement of the heart,
great vessels, lungs, and diaphragm, attributable to penetrating or
blunt injury, can provide multiple unexpected findings when the
chest is opened. Because of the nature of the potential findings and
expected surgical intervention, what would be an appropriate
preparatory action for the surgical technologist to take?
A. Assist in setting up the autotransfusion system and resuscitation
equipment.
B. Prepare the rapid response team and chaplain to be on alert.
C. Call for the small fragment set for rib fracture fixation at closure.
Surgery questions and
answers (graded A+)
What statement regarding level I and level II trauma centers best
describes the difference between the two types of centers?
A. A level I trauma center is staffed 24 hours/7 days, while a level II
has many support services that are open and staffed 8 hours/5 days.
B. A level I trauma center has a transplant program, while a level II
is only able to complete organ procurements.
C. A level I trauma center provides care for every type of injury,
while a level II lacks some specialized resources.
D. A level I trauma center requires trauma certification and 8 hours
of annual trauma education for all staff, while a level II does not. -
answerA level I trauma center provides care for every type of injury,
while a level II lacks some specialized resources.
What special consideration should be made when assessing a
pediatric trauma patient for level of consciousness?
A. Use the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children.
B. Use the Broslow tape.
C. Stimulate the child gently in case he or she is a victim of shaken
baby syndrome.
D. Use the universal Glasgow Coma Scale for all ages. - answerUse
the modified Glasgow Coma Scale for children.
If the injury to the patient is a result of a violent crime, the team
must give special attention to preservation of evidence during the
,course of patient care. When clothing is removed from the patient,
why must it be placed and secured in a paper bag rather than a
plastic bag?
A. Plastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,
destroying evidence.
B. It is easier to write identifying information on paper rather than
plastic.
C. Plastic bags trap air, which could kill anaerobic microorganisms
needed as evidence.
D. Paper bags are more secure as they cannot be untied and retied.
- answerPlastic bags may trap moisture and allow mold growth,
destroying evidence.
What special consideration should be made when assessing a
geriatric trauma patient before surgery?
A. They may have preexisting diseases and conditions.
B. They may take many prescription and nonprescription drugs.
C. They have decreased physiologic reserves.
D. All of the options can negatively impact the geriatric patient's
perioperative experience. - answerAll of the options can negatively
impact the geriatric patient's perioperative experience.
Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) may assist
with diagnosis in difficult situations. What group of scans is
performed and what do they identify?
A. A chest, pelvic, and four abdominal scans; collections of fluid and
free air
B. A chest, abdominal, and cervical spine scans; hemorrhage
C. A full body scan; midline shifts
, D. A full body CT, MRI, and PET scans; life-threatening and
secondary injuries - answerA chest, pelvic, and four abdominal
scans; collections of fluid and free air
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best
describes the difference between the two types of centers?
A. A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support
(ACLS), surgery, stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only
provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher level
center.
B. A level III trauma center immediately transfers to a higher level
center, while a level IV does not accept trauma patients.
C. A level III trauma center determines severity of injury and
provides ACLS support before transfer to a level IV center, while a
level IV provides all comprehensive services.
D. A level III trauma center provides all types of trauma services but
is located in a rural setting, while a level IV provides post-hospital
convalescent care for trauma patients. - answerA level III trauma
center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery,
stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS
services before immediate transfer to a higher level center.
Trauma to the chest area is the primary cause of death in
approximately 25% of trauma victims. Involvement of the heart,
great vessels, lungs, and diaphragm, attributable to penetrating or
blunt injury, can provide multiple unexpected findings when the
chest is opened. Because of the nature of the potential findings and
expected surgical intervention, what would be an appropriate
preparatory action for the surgical technologist to take?
A. Assist in setting up the autotransfusion system and resuscitation
equipment.
B. Prepare the rapid response team and chaplain to be on alert.
C. Call for the small fragment set for rib fracture fixation at closure.
