Deck 6: Multi System Trauma

Question 1

Which one of the following is the cause of High energy penetrating trauma?

A)Injury by knife
B)Injury by bullet
C)Injury by motor car accident
D)All of these

Answer 1

Injury by bullet

Question 2

Kinetic energy has a major impact in trauma patient evaluation which one of the following is true regarding kinetic energy?

A)It is the function of the weight of an item
B)It is the function of the speed of an item
C)It is the function of both weight and speed of an item
D)It is the function of height of an object

Answer 2

It is the function of both weight and speed of an item

Question 3

Which one of the following is true regarding multisystem trauma?

A)It is a trauma in which more than one major system or organ involved
B)Multi-trauma treatment will involve a team of physicians to treat the patient
C)Multi-trauma has a high level of morbidity and mortality
D)All of these

Answer 3

All of these

Question 4

Which one of the following is important in management consideration in multi system injuries?

A)Multi-system trauma care
B)Immediate transport to appropriate facility
C)Multi-casualty care
D)All of these