Trauma FISDAP questions with correct answers
53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive with deformity to the left femur and
pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L. You should? Correct
Answer-Perform detailed physical assessment
28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool, diaphoretic, and
responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement.
What should you do? Correct Answer-ALS backup
What is the most likely cause of periorbital ecchymosis? Correct
Answer-Basicular skull fracture
30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner applies
direct pressure. You should Correct Answer-Tourniquet
28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not
wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face.
Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate? Correct Answer-Jaw thrust
without head tilt
M fell while water skiing. Unconscious. Suspect? Correct Answer-Head
and spine injury
Appropriate care for amputated extremity? Correct Answer-Wrap in dry
gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water
, 28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not
wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amount of blood around face.
Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate? Correct Answer-Suction
airway
18 yo M holding right shin after sports related injury. Deformity and
swelling; pedal pulse present. You should? Correct Answer-Apply board
splint in position found
Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Oriented to name only
and has difficulty breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R 28, and shallow. 90%
SPO2. You should? Correct Answer-BVM
81 yo F healthcare facility fell out of bed. Nurse suspects hip fracture.
Which medication concern you the most? Correct Answer-Coumadin
You are treating a patient with agonal respirations and gunshot wound to
the chest. You notice an open skull fracture leaking brain matter. There
is no radial pulse, you should? Correct Answer-Assess a carotid pulse
and assist ventilations
A 45 yo M fell asleep outside while doing yard work. His face and lower
legs are bright red with small blisters and painful on examination. You
should suspect? Correct Answer-Both superficial and partial thickness
burns
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