Thoracic
What life-threatening chest injury occurs when air enters the pleural space and cannot escape, causing lung collapse and mediastinal shift?
Tension pneumothorax
Which burn type affects only the epidermis?
First-degree (superficial) burn
What type of shock results from severe blood loss?
Hypovolemic shock
What scale is used to measure a patient’s level of consciousness in trauma patients?
Glasgow Coma Scale
What is the first priority when arriving at a trauma scene?
Scene safety
What abnormal chest movement occurs when multiple ribs fracture in two places?
Paradoxical movement seen in flail chest
What burn type commonly produces blisters and severe pain?
Second-degree (partial thickness) burn
What is usually the earliest vital sign change seen in shock?
Tachycardia
Bruising behind the ears following head trauma is called what sign?
Battle’s sign
What assessment system is used to rapidly identify life threats in trauma patients?
Primary survey (XABCDE)
Blood that accumulates inside the pleural cavity is called what?
Hemothorax
What method is used to estimate the percentage of body surface burned in adults?
Rule of Nines
What stage of shock occurs when the body can no longer maintain blood pressure?
Decompensated shock
Unequal pupils and decreased level of consciousness suggest what serious brain condition?
Increased intracranial pressure
What airway maneuver is preferred when spinal injury is suspected?
Jaw thrust
What procedure is performed to relieve pressure from a tension pneumothorax in the field?
Needle decompression
What formula is used to calculate fluid resuscitation in burn patients?
Parkland Formula
Which injury has the greatest potential for major blood loss: pelvis, tibia, humerus, or wrist?
Pelvic fracture
What type of bleed is often associated with a “lucid interval”?
Epidural hematoma
What should you do with an impaled object in the field?
Stabilize it and do not remove it
A patient presents with hypotension, JVD, and muffled heart sounds. What condition should you suspect?
Cardiac tamponade
What is the leading cause of death in patients with severe burns during the early phase?
Hypovolemic shock
What is usually the last vital sign change seen in hypovolemic shock?
Hypotension
List the three components of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
Eye opening, verbal response, motor response
What level trauma center provides the highest level of trauma care with specialists available 24/7?
Level I Trauma Center