Chapter 25 Competition

What is your first concern in this situation?

• A. History taking

• B. Physical examination

• C. Scene size-up

• D. Reassessment

What type of chest injury is present?

• Blunt

• Penetrating

• Crushing

• Barotrauma

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale score for this patient?

• A. 15

• B. 14

• C. 13

• D. 12

Given the patient’s condition and the findings of your assessment, which of the following would be the most correct transport consideration?

• Transport the patient to a Level I trauma center 1 hour away.

• Transport the patient to a Level II trauma center that is the same distance as a Level I trauma center.

• Transport the patient to a Level III trauma center.

• Call for an ALS unit to respond to the scene or intercept the BLS transport.

What is index of suspicion?

• A. Life-threatening injuries are present with a significant mechanism of injury.

• B. The patient has an illness that is not caused by an outside force.

• C. Awareness that due to the mechanism of injury, unseen injuries may be present.

• D. Awareness that the mechanism of injury will rule out any life-threatening injuries.