Trauma

Question 1

Define Sprains

Answer 1

Stretched or torn ligaments, charcterized by pain, swelling and discolouration with decreased ROM

Question 2

According to BLS, if distal pulse is absent or the fracture is severly angulated what should you do?

Answer 2

apply gentle traction to re-establish circulation. If resistance or severe pain is encountered splint as found

Question 3

How do you dress exposed bones ends in a compound fracture

Answer 3

moist, sterile dressing or padding

Question 4

How often should you reassess neurovascular status in an extremitiy in which status was compromised upon initial assesment

Answer 4

approx every 10 minutes

Question 5

Where should the top of the pelvic binder lie?

Answer 5

between anterior superior illiac spine and the greater trochanter

Question 6

Order of Priorities for multisystem trauma

Answer 6

A - airway and cspine
B - breathing and ventilation
C - Circulation and hemorrhage control
D - disability
E - Exposure

Question 7

Trauma Triad of Death

Answer 7

• coagulopathy
• acidosis
• hypothermia

Question 8

Cauda Equina Syndrome

Answer 8

• damage or pressure on the cauda equina
• may cause low back pain, pain fown the legs, numbness to perineum and or gorin, bowel and bladder incontinence