Traumatology II Traumatology II Traumatology is the study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence, and their treatment 1 / 10 A patient is admitted with a femur fracture after a fall. On the second day, they develop sudden shortness of breath, petechial rash, and confusion. The most likely diagnosis is: Pulmonary embolism Fat embolism syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Tension pneumothorax 2 / 10 The most common complication after a dislocation of the shoulder is: Rotator cuff tear Axillary nerve injury Clavicle fracture Scapular fracture 3 / 10 In a patient with a severe burn injury, the most common cause of death in the first 48 hours is: Hypovolemic shock Sepsis Acute renal failure Respiratory failure 4 / 10 Which of the following is a common complication associated with pelvic fractures in trauma patients? Hypocalcemia Hemorrhage Cardiac tamponade Deep vein thrombosis 5 / 10 What is the most appropriate management for an open fracture in a trauma patient? Immediate casting and immobilization Early administration of antibiotics and surgical debridement Delayed surgery to reduce the risk of infection Use of traction for stabilization 6 / 10 Which of the following is the most likely injury in a patient who presents with pain in the anatomic snuffbox after falling on an outstretched hand? Colles fracture Scaphoid fracture Bennett’s fracture Galeazzi fracture 7 / 10 In trauma patients, which of the following is the best indicator of adequate tissue perfusion? Blood pressure Heart rate Urine output Oxygen saturation 8 / 10 A trauma patient presents with paradoxical chest movement and respiratory distress. This is a hallmark sign of: Pneumothorax Flail chest Hemothorax Pulmonary contusion 9 / 10 In the management of a trauma patient with suspected internal bleeding and hemodynamic instability, the first priority is: Blood transfusion Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam Fluid resuscitation with crystalloids Immediate exploratory surgery 10 / 10 Which of the following injuries is most commonly associated with “whiplash”? Cervical spine hyperextension injury Thoracic spine fracture Skull fracture Lumbar spine compression fracture Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin