Chapter 2: Examination & Management of Acute Pathologies

Question 1

List in order of their importance during an immediate examination:

• Other soft tissue trauma (1)
• Peripheral nerve injury (2)
• Fractures (3)
• Joint dislocation (4)
• Inhibition of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems (5)
• Profuse bleeding (6)
• Life threatening trauma to head or spinal column (7)

Answer 1

5, 7, 6, 3, 4, 2, 1

Question 2

What is the single most important intervention in improving survival following sudden death?

Answer 2

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE. Bone angulations, neurological symptoms, gross joint deformity and vascular deficits are a medical emergency and must be transported to medical facility.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Treat all unconscious individuals as if they are suffering from what?

Answer 4

Cervical spine trauma