Thoracic Trauma for PBEN Cohort 2

Which of the following is the most common cause of thoracic trauma?

• Blunt trauma

• Gunshot wounds

• Spinal injuries

• Cardiac tamponade

What is the primary concern in patients with flail chest?

• Lung contusion

• Difficulty breathing

• Rib displacement

• Paradoxical chest movement

Which imaging modality is most commonly used to assess thoracic trauma initially?

• Bone scan

• PET scan

• Fluoroscopy

• X-ray

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of tension pneumothorax?

• Decreased breath sounds

• Shortness of breath and wheezing

• Tachycardia and hyperventilation

• Hypotension and tracheal deviation

What is the best immediate management for an open pneumothorax?

• Chest x-ray

• Administering IV fluids

• Three-sided occlusive dressing

• Intubation

Which rib fractures are most commonly associated with major vascular injuries?

• Ribs 5-7

• Ribs 1-3

• Ribs 8-10

• Ribs 2-4

What is the most common complication of rib fractures?

• Rib contusion

• Pneumothorax

• Chest wall injury

• Pneumonia

What is the typical presentation of a hemothorax?

• Coughing up blood

• Shortness of breath on both sides

• Decreased breath sounds on the affected side

• Rapid heart rate and palpitations

Which of the following is a common treatment for a pneumothorax?

• Chest tube placement

• Surgery

• Physical therapy

• Oxygen therapy

What is the primary mechanism of injury in blunt thoracic trauma?

• Blunt force trauma from falls

• Injury from high-speed projectiles

• Acceleration-deceleration forces

• Impact from sports-related activities