Trauma Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following statements are correct regarding primary survey/management of traumatic head injury patient?
I. Ensure adequate oxygenation and circulation
II. Exclude hypoglycaemia
III. Check for mechanism of injury
IV. Check pupil size and response

Select the answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

I, II and IV

Answer

II, III and IV

Answer

I, III and IV

Answer

I, II and III

Question 2

In an accident case, after the arrival of medical team, all should be done in early management except;

Accepted Answer

Check BP

Answer

Glasgow coma scale

Answer

Stabilization of cervical vertebrae

Answer

Check Respiration

Question 3

Match the following weapons with their corresponding injury types:

Weapons:
A. Axe
B. RTA (Road Traffic Accident)
C. Blade
D. Lathi

Injury Types:
5. Incised wound
6. Tram track bruise
7. Grazed abrasion
8. Chop wound

Accepted Answer

A-8, B-7, C-5, D-6

Answer

A-5, B-6, C-8, D-7

Answer

A-6, B-8, C-7, D-5

Answer

A-7, B-5, C-6, D-8

Question 4

What is the investigation of choice in a patient with blunt abdominal trauma with hematuria ?

Accepted Answer

Contrast enhanced computed tomography

Answer

Ultrasonography of abdomen

Answer

Intravenous urogram

Answer

Retrograde urogram

Question 5

What is the primary aim of performing an abbreviated laparotomy in trauma surgery?

Accepted Answer

Haemostasis

Answer

Definitive repair of all injuries

Answer

Reduction of contamination

Answer

Rapid stabilization of the patient

Question 6

Steps in review of patient's history during secondary survey of trauma care can be summarised as

Accepted Answer

AMPLE

Answer

TRIAGE

Answer

ABCDE

Answer

None of the options

Question 7

Which among the following are complications of liver trauma?

1. Liver abscess
2. Biliary fistula
3. Portal thrombosis
4. Liver failure

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Question 8

In the damage control resuscitation protocol, which location is primarily focused on correcting physiological derangements after initial hemorrhage control?

Accepted Answer

In ICU

Answer

In OT

Answer

Prehospital resuscitation

Answer

In emergency

Question 9

Which of the following statements are correct regarding ABCDE of trauma care ?
I. A stands for Airway with cervical spine protection
II. B stands for Breathing and ventilation
III. C stands for Control of massive external haemorrhage
IV. D stands for Disability (Neurological status)
Select the answer using the code given below :

Accepted Answer

I, II and IV

Answer

I, II and III

Answer

II, III and IV

Answer

I, III and IV

Question 10

A 30-year-old young male who met with a road traffic accident was brought to trauma center. On admission his BP was 90/50 mmHg, pulse rate is 150/min, SpO₂ is 80% and GCS is 8. He has multiple injuries and FAST reveals presence of blood in all quadrants. He was operated upon and his postoperative pictures are given below. Which of the following options best describe these pictures? (AIIMS Nov 2016)

Accepted Answer

Damage control surgery and temporary mesh closure of abdomen

Answer

Midline laparotomy and meshplasty

Answer

Abdominothoracic surgery and abdominal zipping

Answer

Abdominoplasty and primary closure of abdomen

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