Traumatology I Traumatology I Traumatology is the study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence, and their treatment 1 / 10 In a patient with suspected spinal cord injury following a fall, the first imaging modality of choice is: X-ray of the spine CT scan of the spine MRI of the spine Ultrasound 2 / 10 The best imaging modality for assessing soft tissue injuries and ligamentous damage in a trauma patient is: X-ray MRI CT scan Ultrasound 3 / 10 Which of the following fractures is commonly associated with a risk of vascular injury? Clavicle fracture Femoral shaft fracture Supracondylar humeral fracture Tibial plateau fracture 4 / 10 A trauma patient presents with signs of a tension pneumothorax. What is the first-line treatment? Intubation and mechanical ventilation Needle decompression followed by chest tube insertion Administration of 100% oxygen Thoracotomy 5 / 10 The “triad of death” in trauma patients refers to: Head injury, internal bleeding, and infection Hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy Spinal injury, shock, and cardiac arrest Hyperkalemia, arrhythmia, and hypovolemia 6 / 10 In a patient with a suspected pelvic fracture after blunt trauma, the most important immediate intervention to prevent further complications is: Inserting a urinary catheter Stabilization of the pelvis Immediate laparotomy Blood transfusion 7 / 10 Which of the following is a key component of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol during the primary survey of a trauma patient? Airway with cervical spine protection Full neurological assessment Complete blood count Surgical intervention 8 / 10 A patient arrives with a femur fracture after a high-speed motor vehicle accident. What complication is most associated with this injury? Hemorrhagic shock Pulmonary embolism Fat embolism syndrome Compartment syndrome 9 / 10 The “golden hour” in trauma care refers to: The first 30 minutes post-injury for optimal surgical intervention The first hour post-injury when prompt medical treatment significantly improves survival chances The period before the first signs of shock appear The time during surgery where anesthesia is most effective 10 / 10 Which of the following is the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Motor vehicle accidents Falls Sports injuries Violence and assaults Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin