Trauma Correct Ans - Injuries that pose a significant threat to life
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Correct Ans - Evolved in the
1960s to rapidly identify and transport trauma patients
Trauma Center Correct Ans - Facility for definitive care of trauma
patients
Traumatic Incident Correct Ans - Varies in severity from minor to
life-threatening injuries
Minor Injuries Correct Ans - Managed and treated by local
community hospitals
Trauma Assessment Correct Ans - Determines if trauma patients
have serious injuries
Critical Care Transport Professional (CCTP) Correct Ans - Cares for
trauma patients en route to decrease morbidity and mortality
Patient Outcomes Correct Ans - Improved by identifying life-
threatening injuries and transporting to appropriate facility
Leading Cause of Death Correct Ans - Trauma in persons younger
than 45 years
Prehospital Environment Correct Ans - Where many preventable
trauma deaths occur
Proper Prehospital Care Correct Ans - Emphasized to reduce
preventable trauma deaths
Education Correct Ans - Renewed emphasis to focus prehospital
care providers' priorities
Scene Safety Correct Ans - Priority at the scene of a trauma
incident
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