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In comparison with young adults, elderly patients exhibit which of the following regarding brain injuries? A. Increased cerebral blood flow B. Less stretching of the bridging veins C. Less subdural hematomas D. Less brain contusions E. Less mobility with angular acceleration and deceleration D. Less brain contusions Which of the following will be missed by DPL? Subcapsular hematoma of the spleen (becauase it is a retroperitoneal organ) Burn victim, core temperature is 34C. Whats next? A. Escharotomy B. Rewarm C. Oxygen mask D... E.. C. Oxygen mask Which of the following is NORMAL in pregnancy? A. increased residual lung volume B. Decreased plasma volume C. Decreased total RBC mass D. Widened symphysis pubis E. D. Widened symphysis pubis

A 34-year-old man is brought to the ED after being pinned to the wall of building by a cement truck. He is in obvious shock, and has deformities and marked swelling of both thighs. Although no open wound are present, his shock: A. Cannot be explained without concomitant pelvic fracture B. Signifies a loss of approximately 15% C. Is consistent with blood loss from bilateral femoral fracture D. Will likely be reversed if appropriate traction splint are applied E. Cannot be explained by his observed injuries unless a major arterial injury exist C. Is consistent with blood loss from bilateral femoral fracture Prior to passage of urinary catheter in a man, it is essential to: A. Examine the abdomen B. Determine pelvic stability C. Examine the rectum and perineum D. Perform a retrograde urethrogram E. Know the history and mechanism of injury C. Examine the rectum and perineum The best guide for adequate fluid resuscitation of the burn patient is: A. Adequate urinary output B. Reversal of systemic acidosis C. Normalization of the heart rate D. A normal central venous pressure E. 4ml/kg/percent body burn/24 hours A. Adequate urinary output A 36-year-old woman is beaten about the head and face and is brought to the local community hospital in full spinal immobilization. Her BP is 13088, HR 70/minutes, and RR 18/minute. Pulse oximetry indicated 98% while she was given 100% O2 via a non rebreather mask. Her airway is clear. She has marked swellings on her face and several lacerations of her scalp that are not actively bleeding. She does not respond to verbal stimuli, but localizes to painful stiumuli and opens her eyes. She moves all extremities equally. The remainder of her physical exam is normal. There is no neurosurgeon at the local hospital. After ensuring the patient airway, the most appropriate course of action is to: A. Admit the patient to the hospital for observation B. Obtain x-ray of her facial bones prior to transfer C. Obtain complete x-ray evaluation of the cervical spine D. Transfer the patient to a neurosurgeon without performing a CT-sca D. Transfer the patient to a neurosurgeon without performing a CT-scan For the trauma patient with cerebral edema, hypercarbia should be avoided to prevent: A. metabolic acidosis B. Respiratory acidosis C. Cerebral vasodilatation

D. Neurogenic pulmonary edema E. Reciprocal high level of PaCO C. Cerebral vasodilatation A 29 y/o male is brought to the ED after being involved in a motor vehicular collision when his car struck a bridge abutment. He is intoxicated, has GCS 13 and complains of abdominal pain. His BP was 80mmHg systolic by palpation on admission, but rapidly increased to 110/70 with the administration of IV fluid. His heart rate is 120/minute. The chest x-ray show loss of aortic know, widening of mediastinum, no rib fracture and no hemopneumothorax. Contrast angiography: A. Is not indicated B. Should be performed after CT scan of the chest C. Is positive ofr aortic rupture in 80% of similar cases D. Is not necessary if the CT-scan of the chest is normal E. Should be performed after DPL D. Is not necessary if the CT-scan of the chest is normal Important screening x-rays to obtain in the multiple system trauma patient are: A. Skull, chest and abdomen B. Chest, abdomen and pelvis C. Skull cervical spine and pelvis D. Cervical spine, chest and pelvis E. Cervical spine, chest and abdomen D. Cervical spine, chest and pelvis All of the following statement regarding pulse oxymetry are true EXCEPT A. excessive surrounding room light can interfere with the accuracy of the reading B. Significant levels of dysfunctional hemoglobin can affect the accuracy of the reading C. It provides a continuous measurement of the partial pressure of oxygen D. It is dependent on differential light absorption by oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin E. It provides a continuous, non-invasiv measurement of pulse rate that is updated with each HR C. It provides a continuous measurement of the partial pressure of oxygen Bronchial intubation at the right or left mainstem bronchus can easily occuring during infant endotracheal intubation because A. The trachea is relatively short B. The distance from the lips to the larynx is relatively short C. The use of tubes without cuffs allow the tube to slip easily D. The mainstem bronchi are less angulated in their relation to the trachea E. Do litte friction exist between endotracheal tube and the wall of the trachea. A. The trachea is relatively short A 52 y/o woman sustaining 50% total body surface burns in an explosion. She has burns around the chest and both upper arms. Adequate resuscitation is initiated. She is nasotracheally intubated and is being mechanically ventilated. Her CarboxyHb level is 10%. Her arterial blood gas reveals PaO2 of

40mmHg, PaCo2 of 60mmHg and pH of 7,25. Appropriate immediate management at the time is to A. Ensure adequate tissue perfusion B. Increase the rate of fluid resuscitation C. Add PEEP D. Reassess for the presence of pneumothorax E. Administer IV narcotics in small amounts ?A. Ensure adequate tissue perfusion All of the following suggest urethral injury EXCEPT A. scrotal hematoma B. Blood in rectal lumen C. Blod in external urethral meatus D. High riding prostate on rectal exam E. Absence of a palpable prostate on rectal exam E. Absence of a palpable prostate on rectal exam Which one of the following is recommended method for threating frostbite? A. Moist heat B. Early amputation C. Padding and elevation D. Vasodilators and heparin E. Topical application of silversulphadiazine A. Moist heat A 32-year-old mans right leg is trapped beneath his overturned car for nearly two hours before he is extricated. On arrival in the ED, both lower extremities are cool, mottled, insensate and motionless. Despite normal vital signs, pulses cannot be palpated below the femoral vessels and the muscles of the lower extremities are firm and hard. During the initial management of this patient, which of the followin is most likely to improve chances for limb salvage? A. Apply skeletal traction B. Administering anticoagulant drugs C. Administering trombolytic thearpy D. Performing lower extremity fasciotomies E. Immediately transfer the patient to a trauma care D. Performing lower extremity fasciotomies A 26 y/o seat belted driver is brought to the ED after a car crash. Primary survey reveals no evidence of serious injury except for diffuse, mild abdominal tenderness. Bowel sounds are hypoactive and liver dullness is questionable. Abdominal films reveal free air. The patient should A. Undergo peritoneal lavage B. Undergo promp celiotomy C. Have a contrast x-ray of her GI-tract D. Be carefully observed for further evidence of intraabdominal injury E. Be suspected of having a ruptured diaphragm and accompanying pneumothorax.

B. Undergo promp celiotomy The least likely cause of a depressed level of consiousness in the multisystem injured patient is: A. shock B. Head injury C. Hyperglycemia D. Impaired oxygenation E. Alcohol and other drugs C. Hyperglycemia Which one of the following statements concerning massive hemothorax is true? A. It is usually caused by blunt thoracic trauma B. It is commonly confused with pneumothorax C. The diagnosis should be confirmed by upright, plain chest x-ray prior to treatment D. The initial draining of 1000ml of blood after chest tube insertion requires immediate thoracotomy E. The condition should be suspected in situations with shock and unilateral absent breath sounds E. The condition should be suspected in situations with shock and unilateral absent breath sounds During primary and secondary survey, the patient injured by blunt trauma should be completely immobilized until A. The neurologic exam has been completed B. The patient is transferred to definitive care C. The patient is able to indicate that he has no neck pain D. A spinal fracture has been excluded by x-ray E. The patient complains of potential pressure sores due to the spine board. D. A spinal fracture has been excluded by x-ray Cervical spine injury A. Is excluded by a normal neurologic exam B. Is not present if the patient has normal range of motion C. Can be detected safely by careful flexion and extension of the neck D. Can be excluded by a crosstable lateral x-ray of the c-spine E. May be first manifested by neurologic deficit after movement of the neck E. May be first manifested by neurologic deficit after movement of the neck An 18 y/o man is brought to the ED after smashing his motorcycle into a tree. He is conscious and alert, but paralyzed in both legs and arms. His skin is pale and cold. He complains of thirst and difficulty in breathing. His airway is clear. His BP is 60/40 and his pulse is 140 bpm. Breath sounds are full and equal bilaterally. He should A. Undergo exploratory celiotomy B. Be treated for neurogenic shock C. Be treated for hypovolemic shock D. Undergo immediate nasotracheal intubation E. be placed in cervical traction tongs before any other treatment is instituted

C. Be treated for hypovolemic shock The principle of balanced resuscitation is: A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion B) Equal amounts of crystalloid and colloids C) Simultaneous management of breathing and circulation D) Maintenance of a normal acid base balance E) Achieving a pulse rate < A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion Healthy young male in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department with a blood pressure of 84/60, pulse 123, GCS 10. The patient moans when his pelvis is palpated. After initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step in management is: A) Placement of a pelvic binder B) Transfer to a trauma center C) Pelvic x-ray D) Insert urinary catheter E) Repeat examination of pelvis A) Placement of a pelvic binder 22 year old male fall from 2m, large right pneumothorax. Chest tube placed, connected to drainage. Control x-ray shows pneumothorax, third x-ray reveals pneumothorax Tracheobronchal injury Which one of the following is not a feature of neurogenic shock? A. Increased venous capaitance B. Decreased systemic vascular resistance C. Increased cardiac output D. Warm skin C. Increased cardiac output Tension pneumothorax can be caused by: A. Flail chest B. Cardiac tamponade C. Clamping of a chest tube D. All of the above Which one of the following brain stem reflexes is not assessed when assessing for brain death? A. Dolls eyes B. Oculovestibular reflex C. Gag reflex D. Argyll Robertson pupil What is the simplest way to open the airway in an unconscious patient? A. Pull out the tongue

B. Tilt head and lift chin C. Lift neck from behind D. Jaw thrust What is the approximate time the brain can be anoxic before developing irreversible damage? A. 10 min B. 5 min C. 2 min D. 20 min You are treating a truama patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation. However, the vocal cords are not visible. What tool would be the most valuable for achieving successful intubation? A. Gum elastic bougie B. Lateral cervical spine x-ray C. Nasopharyngeal airway D. Oxygen E. Laryngeal mask airway A. Gum elastic bougie A 79 year old female is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents to the ED. She is on Coumadin and a beta blocker. Which of the following statements is true concerning her management? A. The risk of subdural hemorrhage is decreased B. Absence of tachycardia indicates that the patient is hemodynamically normal C. Non-operative management of abdominal injuries is more likely to be successful in older adults than in younger patients D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure D. epinephrine should be infused immediately for hypotension D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure The most common acid base disturbance encountered in injured pediatric patients is caused by: A. Hemorrhage B. Changes in ventilation C. Renal failure D. Injudicious bicarbonate administration E. Insufficient sodium chloride administration B. Changes in ventilation? A 17 year old female is brought to the ED following a 2 meter fall onto concrete. She is unresponsive and found to have a RR of 32, BP 90/60 and HR 68. The first step in treatment is: A. Adminstering vasopressors B. Establishing IV access for drug-assisted intubation C. Seeking the cause of her decreased level of consciousness D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway E. Excluding hemorrhage as a cause of shock

D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway A 25 year old male is brought to the ED following a bar fight. He has altered consciousness, open his eyes on command, moans without forming discernible words, and localizes to painful stimuli. Which one of the following statements concerning this patient is true? A. Hyperoxia should be avoided B. CT scanning is an important part of neurological assessment C. Mandatory intubation to protect his airway is required D. His GCS suggest severe head injury E. His level of consciousness can be solely attributed to elevated blood alcohol. B. CT scanning is an important part of neurological assessment Han har GCS på 10-11, således passer det ikke med svaralternativ D som tilsvarer GCS <9. Ettersom GCS er >8 passer heller ikke svaralternativ C. E er feil da det ikke kan gi så lav GCS Which one of the following statements regarding genitourinary injuries is true? A. Urethral injuries are associated with pelvic fractures B. All patients with microscopic hematuria require evaluation of genitourinary tract C. Patient presenting with gross hematuria and shock will have a major renal injury as the source of hemorrhage D. Intraperitoneal bladder injuries are usually managed definitively with a urinary catether E. Urinary catheters should be placed in all patients with pelvic fractures during the primary survey A. Urethral injuries are associated with pelvic fractures B er feil - det er pasienter med makroskopisk hematuri og/eller pas. med mikroskopisk hematuri og sjokk som det er aktuelt å gjøre CT av. C kan være riktig, men kan ikke si det sikkert at det er nyrene som er blødningskilden. D er feil - ekstraperitoneal blæreskade behandles med kateter, og E er feil da man først må undersøke for uretraskade Cardiac tamponade: A. Requires surgical intervention B. Is defintively managed by needle pericardiocentesis C. Is easily diagnosed by discovery of Becks triad in the ED D. Is indicated by Kussmaul breathing E. Is most common with blunt thoracic trauma and anterior rib fractures A. Requires surgical intervention A 6 month old infant, being held in her mothers arms, is ejected on impact from a vehicle that is struck head on by an oncoming car traveling at 65kph. The infant arrives in the ED with multiple facial injuries, is lethargic, and is in severe respiratoy distress. Respiratory support is not effective using a bag mask device, and her oxygen saturation is falling. Repeated attempts at orotracheal intubation are unsuccessful. the most appropriate procedure to perform next is: A. perform needle cricothyroidotomy with jet insufflation B. Administer heliox and racemic epinephrine C. Perform nasotracheal intubation

D. Perform surgical cricothyroidotomy E. Repeat orotracheal intubation A. perform needle cricothyroidotomy with jet insufflation Which one of the following injuries is adressed in the secondary survey? A. Bilateral femur fractures with obvious deformity B. Open fracture with bleeding C. Mid thigh amputation D. Unstable pelvic fracture E. Forearm fracture E. Forearm fracture A 22 year old male present following a motorcycle crash. He complains of the inability to move his legs. His BP is 80/50, HR 70, RR 18 and GCS 15. Oxygen saturation is 99% on 21 nasal prongs. Chest x-ray, pelvic x-ray and FAST are normal. Extremities are normal. His management should be: A: 2L of iv. crystalloid and two units of pRBCs B. 2L of iv crystalloid and vasopressors if BP does not respond C. 2L of iv. crystalloid, mannitol and iv steroids D. Vasopressors and laparotomy E. 1 unit of albumin and compression stockings B. 2L of iv crystalloid and vasopressors if BP does not respond A 35 year old female sustains multiple injuries in a motor vehicle crash and is transported to a small hospital in full spinal protection. She has a GCS of 4 and is being mechanically ventilaed. I.v access is established and warmed crystalloid is infused. She remains hemodynamically normal and full spinal protection is maintained. Preparations are made to transfer her to another facility for definitive neurosurgical care. Prior to transport, which of the following tents or treatments is mandatory? A. FAST exam B. Lateral cervical spine xray C. Chest x-ray D. Administration of methylprednisolon E. CT of abdomen C. Chest x-ray A 22 year old male is assaulted in a bar. A semi-rigid cervical collar is applied and he is immobilized on a spine board. On initial examination, his vital signs are normal, and his GCS is 15. Which of the following is an indication for CT in this patient with possible minor traumatic brain injury? A. Blood alcohol concentration of 0,16% B. Presence of an isolated 10cm scalp laceration C. Presence of a mandibular fracture D. Presence of hemotympanum E. History of assault D. Presence of hemotympanum

Which one of the following statement is true? A. Hypotonic fluids should be used to limit brain edema in patients with severe head injury B. Elevated intracranial pressure will not affect cerebral perfusion C. CSF cannot be displaced from cranial vault D. Cerebral blood flow is increased when PaCO2 is below 30mmHg --> below 50mmHg E. Autoregulation of cerebral blood flow normally occurs between cerebral perfusion pressure of 50 to 150mmHg D. Cerebral blood flow is increased when PaCO2 is below 30mmHg --> below 50mmHg A 40 year old obese patient with GCS of 8 requries a CT scan. Before transfer to the scanner, you should: A. give more sedative drugs B. Insert a defintive airway C. Insert a multilumen esophageal airway D. Request a lateral cervical spine film E. insert a nasogastric tube B. Insert a defintive airway A 30 year old male is brought toe the hospital after falling 6 meters. Inspection reveals an obvious flail chest on the right. The patient is tachypneic. Breath sounds are present and symmetrical. There is no significant hyperresonance or dullness. Arterial blood gas obtained while the patient recieves oxygen by face mask are: PaO2 of 45mmHg (6Kpa), PaCO2 of 28mmHg (3,7 Kpa) and pH of 7,47. The component of injury that most likely responsible for abnormalities in this patients blood gas is: A. Hypoventilation B. Pulmonary contusion C. Hypovolemia D. Small pneumothorax E. Flail chest B. Pulmonary contusion A 14 year old female is brought to the ED after falling from a horse. She is immobilized on a long spine board with a hard collar and blocks. Cervical spine x-ray: A. Will show cervical spine injury in more than 20% of these patients B. Will exclude cervical spine injury if no abnormalities are found on the x-rays C. Are not needed if she is awake, alert, neurologically normal, and has no neck pain or midline tenderness D. Should be performed before adressing potential breating or circulatory problems E. May show atlanto-occipital dislocation if the Powers ratio is <1 --> 1:noraml, >1 anterior, <1 posterior C. Are not needed if she is awake, alert, neurologically normal, and has no neck pain or midline tenderness The most specific test to evaluate for injuries of solid abdominal organ is: A. Abdominal x-ray B. Abdominal ultrasound C. DPL

D. Frequent abdominal examination C. CT of abdomen and pelvis C. CT of abdomen and pelvis The most important consequence of inadequate organ perfusion is: A. Vasodilatation B. Multiple organ failure C. Decreased base deficit D. Acute glomerulonephritis E. Increased cellular ATP production B. Multiple organ failure A 23 year old construction worker is brought toe the ED after falling more than 9 meters from scaffolding. He is complaining bitterly of lower abdominal and lower limb pain, and has obvious deformity of both lower legs with bilateral open tibial fractures. Which one of the following statement concerning this patient is true? A. Pelvic injury can be ruled out based on the mechanism of injury B. Blood loss from the lower limb is most likely cause of his hypotension C. Spinal cord injury is the most likely cause of his hypotension D. X-ray of the chest and pelvis are important adjuncts in his assessment E. Aortic injury is the most likely cause of his tachycardia. D. X-ray of the chest and pelvis are important adjuncts in his assessment A 82 year old male falls down five stairs and presents to the ED. All following statements are true statements regarding his condition compared to a younger patient with similar mechanism, except: A. He is more likely to have had a contracted circulatory volume prior to his injury B. His risk of cervical spine injury is increased due to degeneration, stenosis and loss of disk compressibility C. His risk of occult fractures is increased D. His risk of bleeding may be increased E. Intracranial hemorrhage will become symptomatic more quickly E. Intracranial hemorrhage will become symptomatic more quickly A 25 year old female in the third trimester of pregnancy is brought to the ED following a high speed motor vehicle crash. She is conscious and immobilized on a long spine board. Her RR is 24 bpm, HR is 120bpm, and BP is 70/50mmHg. The lab results show a PaCO2 of 40mmHg. Which one of the following statements concerning this patient is true? A. Fetal assessment should take priority B. Log-rolling the patient to the right will decompress the vena cava C. Rh-immunoglobulin therapy should be immediately administered D. Vasopressors should be given to the patient E. The patient has likely impending respiratory failure.

E. The patient has likely impending respiratory failure. Minute ventilation increases primarily due to an increase in tidal volume. Hypocapnia (PaCO2 of 30 mm Hg) is therefore common in late pregnancy. A PaCO2 of 35 to 40 mm Hg may indicate impending respiratory failure during pregnancy. Lateral cervical spine film: A. Must be performed in the primary survey B. Can exclude any significant spinal injury C. Are indicated in all trauma patients D. Should be combined with clinical exam, AP and odontoid, or CT E. Require the following films: oblique views, AP, odontoid and flexion extention views prior to spinal clearance in trauma patients D. Should be combined with clinical exam, AP and odontoid, or CT A 30 year old male is stabbed in the right chest. On arrival in the ED, he is very short of breath. His HR is 120bpm, BP is 80/50. His neck veins are flat. On auscultation of the chest, there is diminshed air entry on the right side, and there is dullness posteriorly on percussion. These findings are most consistent with: A. Hemothorax B. pericardial tamponade C. Tension pneumothorax D. Hypovolemia from the liver injury E. Spinal cord injury A. Hemothorax A specific aspect of the treatment of thermal injury is: A. Chemical burn require the immediate removal of clothing B. Patients who sustain thermal injury are at lower risk for hypothermia C. Patients with circumferential truncal burns need prompt fasciotomies D. Electrical burn are associated with extensive skin necrosis (from entry point to exit) E. The parkland formula should be used to determine adequacy of resucitation. A. Chemical burn require the immediate removal of clothing A 15 year old male is brought to the ED after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. He is unconscious and was intubated at the scene by emergency personnel. Upon arrival at the ED, the patients oxygen saturation is 92%, HR is 96 bpm and BP is 150/85 Breath sounds are decreased on the left side of the thorax. The next step is: A. Immediate needle crycothyroidotomy B. Reassess the position of the endotracheal tube C. Chest tube insertion D. Immediate needle thoracentesis E. Obtain a chest x-ray B. Reassess the position of the endotracheal tube

The first priory in management of a long bone fracture is: A. Reduction of pain B. Prevention of infection in case of an open fracture C. Prevention of further soft tissue injury D. Improve long term function E. Control of hemorrhage E. Control of hemorrhage A 30 year old female is brought to the ED after being injured in a motor vehicle crash. Her initialt BP is 90/60mmHg, and her HR is 122bpm. She responds to rapid infusion of 1L crystalloid solution with a rise in her BP to 118/88 and decrease in her HR to 90bpm. Her pressure suddenly decreased to 96/66. The least likely cause of her hemodynamic change is: A. Ongoing blood loss B. Blunt cardiac injury C. Traumatic brain injury D. Inadequate resuscitation. E. Tension pneumothorax C. Traumatic brain injury Limb-threatening extremity injuries: A. Require a torniquet B. Should be defintively managed by application of a traction split. C. Are rarely present without an open wound D. Are characterized by the presence of ischemic or crushed tissue. E. Indicate a different order or priorities for the patients initial assessment and resuscitation. B. Should be defintively managed by application of a traction split. A 29 year old female arrives in the ED after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30 weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt, and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statement best decribes the risk of injury? A. Deployment of the airbag increased the risk of fetal loss B. The risk of premature fetal delivery and death is reduced by the use of restraints C. The use of seatbelts is associated with increased risk of maternal death. D. The mechanism of injury suggest the need for emergency ceasarean section due to the risk of impending abruptio placentae E. The deployment of the airbag increases the risk of maternal abdominal injury B. The risk of premature fetal delivery and death is reduced by the use of restraints Supraglottic airway devices: A. Are equivalent to endotracheal intubation B. Require neck extension for proper placement C. Are preferable to endotracheal intubation in a patient who cannot lie flat D. Are of value as part of a difficult or failed intubation plan E. Provide one form of definitive airway

D. Are of value as part of a difficult or failed intubation plan A 25 year old male is brought to the hospital after sustaining partial and full thickness burns involving 60% of his body surface area. His right arm and hand are severely burned. There are obvious full thickness burns of the entire right hand and a circumferential burn of the right arm. Pulses are absent at the right right wrist and are not detected by doppler examination. The first step in management of the right upper extremity should be: A. Fasciotomy B. Angiography C. Escharatomy D. Heparinization E. Tangential excision C. Escharatomy Hypertension following a headinjury: A. Should be treated to reduce intracranial pressure B: Indicates pre-existing hypertension C. May indicate imminent herniation from critically high intracranial pressure D. Mandates prompt administration of mannitol E. Should prompt burr hole drainage of potentialt subdural hematomas. C. May indicate imminent herniation from critically high intracranial pressure Initial treatment of frostbite injuries involves: A. application of dry heat B. Debridement of hemorrhagic blisters C. Early amputation to prevent septic complications D Rapid rewarming of the body part in circulation warm water E. Massage of the affected area D Rapid rewarming of the body part in circulation warm water Signs and symptoms of airway compromise include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. change in voice B. Stridor C. Tachypnea D. Dyspnea and agitation E. Decreased pulse pressure E. Decreased pulse pressure Which one of the following statements is true regarding a pregnant patient who presents following blunt trauma? A. Early gastric decompression is important B A Hb level of 10g/dl indicates recent blood loss C. The CVP response to volume resuscitation is blunted in pregant patients

D. A lap belt is the best form of restraint due to the size of the gravid uterus E. A PaCO2 of 40mmHg provides reassurance about the adequacy of respiratory function A. Early gastric decompression is important Hb kan være lav av andre grunner, CVP-responen på væske er lik som hos ikke-gravide, lap+shoulder belt er beste form for restraint, og hypocapnia er vanlig i graviditeten slik at normalverdi kan indikere resp.svikt. A 70 year old suffers blunt chest traume after bein struck by a car. On presentation, his GCS is 15, BP is 145/90, HR is 72. RR is 24 and O2-sat on 5L is 91%. Chest x-ray demonstrates multiple right sided rib fractures. ECG demonstrates normal sinus rythm with no conduction abnormalities. Management should include: A. Placement of a 22Fr right sided chest tube B. Serial troponins and cardiac monitoring C. Monitoried i.v analgesia D. Thoracic splinting, taping and immobilization E. Bronchoscopy to exclude tracheobronchial injury C. Monitoried i.v analgesia. Ikke påvist pneumo eller hemothorax, derfor ikke thoraxdren. Troponiner gir ingen tilleggsinformasjon utover hva EKG kan gi. Pasienter med stump skade mot hjertet med diagnostisert med konduksjonsabnormalitet (unormalt EKG) er i riskosonen for å få arrytmier og skal overvåkes i 24 timer med EKG. Pasienter UTEN EKG-forandringer behøver ikke videre monitorering. A 15 year old male present following a motorcycle crash. INitial examinations reveals normal vital signs. There is a large bruise over his epigastrium that extends to the left flank. He has no other apparent injuries. A CT-scan of the abdomen demonstrate a ruptured spleen surrounded by a large hematoma and fluid in the pelvis. The next step in the patients management is: A. Splenic artery embolization B. Pneumococcal vaccine C. Urgent laparotomy D. Surgical consult E. Transfer to a pediatrician D. Surgical consult Hemodynamisk stabil, ingen fri luft. A 30 year old male present with a stab wound to the abdomen BP is 85/60, HR 130, RR 26 and GCS 14. Neck veins are flat and chest examination is clear with bilateral breath sounds. Optimal resusciation should include: A. Transfusion of FFP and platelts B. 500ml of hypertonic saline and transfusion of pRBCs C. Resuscitation with crystalloid and pRBC until base excess is normal D. Fluid resuscitation and angioembolization E. Preparation for laparotomy while initiating fluid resuscitation E. Preparation for laparotomy while initiating fluid resuscitation

Initial resuscitation in adult patient should: A. Be with 1-2L of crystalloid, monitorin the patients response B. Use crystalloid to normalize BP C. Use permissive hypotension in patients with head injury D. Be with a non blood colloid solution E. Be a minimum of 2L Crystalloid in all trauma patient prior to adminstering blood A. Be with 1-2L of crystalloid, monitoring the patients response Compared with adults, children have: A. A longer, wide, funnel shaped airway B. A less pliable, calcified skeleton C. Lower incidence of bony injury with neurogenic shock D. A relatively smaller head and larger jaw E. Anterior displacement of C5 and C B. A less pliable, calcified skeleton A 30 year old male presents after a motor vehicle crash. Vital signs are RR 18, HR 88, BP 130/72, GCS 13. Laparotomy is indicated when A. There is distinct seat belt sign over the abdomen B. The CT-scan demonstrates a grade 4 hepatic injury C. There is evidence of extraperitoneal bladder injury D. CT demonstrates retroperitoneal air E. The abdomen is distended with localized right upper quadrant tenderness. D. CT demonstrates retroperitoneal air Indikasjoner for laparotomi: Blunt abdominal trauma with hypotension, with a positive FAST or clinical evidence of intraperitoneal bleeding, or without another source of bleeding

• Hypotension with an abdominal wound that penetrates the anterior fascia
• Gunshot wounds that traverse the peritoneal cavity
• Evisceration
• Bleeding from the stomach, rectum, or genitourinary tract following penetrating trauma
• Peritonitis
• Free air, retroperitoneal air, or rupture of the hemidiaphragm
• Contrast-enhanced CT that demonstrates ruptured gastrointestinal tract, intraperitoneal bladder injury, renal pedicle injury, or severe visceral parenchymal injury after blunt or penetrating trauma A 20 year old male is brought to the hospital approximately 30 minutes after being stabbed in the chest. There is 3cm wound just medial to the left nipple. His BP is 70/33 and HR is 140. Neck and arm veins are distended. Breath sounds are normal. Heart sounds are diminshed, iv access has been established and warm crystalloid is infusing. The next most important aspect of immediate management is: A. CT scan of the chest B. 12 lead ECG C. Left tube thoracostomy

D. Begin infusion of RBCs E. FAST exam E. FAST exam For å se etter tamponade? Normale resp.lyder bilateralt taler mot trykkpneumothorax. EKG vil ikke gi noe informasjon. Thoracostomy ikke indisert da det ikke er mistenkt pneumo/hemothorax. CT uaktuelt pga hemodynamisk ustabil A 47 year old house painter is brought to the hospital after falling 6 meters from a ladder and landing straddled on a fence. Examination of his perineum reveals extensive ecchymosis. There is blood in the external urethreal meatus. The initial diagnostic study for evaluation of the urinary tract in this patient should be: A. Cystoscopy B. Cystography C. IV pyelography D. CT scan E. Retrograde urethrography E. Retrograde urethrography Neurogenic shock has all of the following classic characteristics except which one: A. Hypotension B. Vasodilatation C. Bradycardia D. Neurologic deficit E. Narrowed pulse pressure E. Narrowed pulse pressure Which one of the following should be performed first in any patient whose injuries may include multiple closed extremity fractures? A. A thorough assessment of four limb perfusion B. Maneuvers to prevent necrosis of the skin C. Extremity compartment syndrome release D. Ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation E. Evaluation for occult crush syndrome D. Ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism

B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes. Spinal shock refers to loss of muscle toe (flaccidty) and loss of reflexes. The primary indication for transferring A patient to a higher level trauma center is: A. Unavailibility of surgeon or operating staff B. Multiple system injuries, including severe head injury C. Resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor D. Resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration E. Widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt trauma C. Resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor (MÅ SJEKKES) A young man sustains a rifle wound to the mid-abdomen. He is brought promptly to the ED by prehospital personnel. His skin is cool and diaphoretic, and his systolic blood pressure is 58mmHg. Warmed crystalloid fluids are initiated without improvement in his vital signs. The next, most appropriate, step is to perform: A. a laparotomy B. An abdominal CT-scan C. Diagnostic laparoscopy D. Abdominal ultrasonography E. A diagnostic peritoneal lavage A. Laparotomy because of hemodynamic abnormality A 42-year-old man is trapped from the waist down beneath his overturned tractor for several hours before medical assistance arrives. He is awake and alert until just before arriving in the ED. He is now unconscious and responds only to painful stimuli by moaning. His pupils are 3mm in diameter and symmetrically reactive to light. Prehospital personnel indicate that they have not seen the patient move either of his lower extremities. On examination in the ED, no movement of his lower extremities are detected, even in response to painful stimuli. The most likely cause for this finding is: A. An epidural hematoma B. A pelvic fracture C. Central cord syndrome D. Intracerebral hemorrhage E. Bilateral compartment syndrome MÅ SJEKKES A 6-year-o boy is struck by an automobile and brought to the ED. He is lethargic, but withdraws purposefully from painful stimuli. His blood pressure is 90mmHg systolic, heart rate 140 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 36 breaths per minute. The preferred route of venous access in this patient is: A. Percutaneous femoral vein cannulation

B. Cutdown on the saphenous vein at the ankle C. Intraosseous catheter placement in the proximal tibia D. Percutaneous peripheral veins in the upper extremities E. Central venous access via the subclavian or internal jugular vein D. Percutaneous peripheral veins in the upper extremities A young man sustains a gunshot wound to the abdomen and is brought promptly to the ED by prehospital personnel. His skin is cool and diaphoretic, and he is confused. His pulse is thready and his femoral pulse is only weakly palpable. The definitive treatment in managing this patient is to: A. Administer O-negative blood B. Apply external warming devices C. Control internal hemorrhage operatively D. Apply a pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) E. Infuse large volumes of intravenous crystalloid solutions. C. Control internal hemorrhage operatively Regarding shock in the child, which of the following is FALSE? A. Vital signs are age-related B. Children have greater physiologic reserves than do adults C. Tachycardia is the primary physiologic response to hypovolemia D. The absolute volume of blood loss required to produce shock is the same as in adults E. An initial fluid bolus for resuscitation should approximate 20ml/kg Ringers Lactate D. The absolute volume of blood loss required to produce shock is the same as in adults A 33-year-old man is struck by a car travelling at 56km/h (35mph). He has obvious fractures of the left tibia near the knee, pain in the pelvic area, and severe dyspnea. His heart rate is 182 beats per minute, and his respiratory rate is 48 breaths per minute with no breath sounds heard in the left chest. A tension pneumothorax is relieved by immediate needle decompression and tube thoracostomy. Subsequently, his heart rate decreases to 144 beats per minute, his respirartory rate decreases to 36 breaths per minute and his blood pressure is 81/53 mmHg. Warmed Ringers lactate is adminstered intravenously. The next priority should be to: A. Perform external fixation of the pelvis B. Obtain abdominal and pelvic CT-scans C. Perform arterial embolization of the pelvic vessel D. Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage or FAST E. Perform a urethrogram and cystogram D. Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage or FAST A 42-year-old man, injured in a motor vehicle crash, suffers a closed head injury, multiple palpable left rib fractures, and bilateral femur fractures. He is intubated orotracheally without difficulty. Initially, his ventilations are easily assisted with a bag-mask device. It becomes more difficult to ventilate the patient over the next 5 minutes, and his hemoglobin oxygen saturation level decreases from 98% to 89%. The most appropriate next step is to: A. Obtain a chest x-ray

B. Decrease the tidal volume C. Decrease PEEP D. Increase the rate of assisted ventilations E. Perform needle decompression of the left chest. A. Obtain a chest x-ray (MÅ SJEKKES) A 30-year-old man sustains a severely comminuted, open, distal right femur fracture in a motorcycle crash. The wound is actively bleeding. Normal sensation is present over the lateral aspect of the foot but decreased over the medial foot and great toe. Normal motion of the foot is observed. Dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses are easily palpable on the left, but heard only by Doppler on the right. Immediate efforts to improve circulation to the injured extremity should involve: A. Immediate angiography B. Tamponade of the wound with a pressure dressing C. Wound exploration and removal of bony fragments D. Realignment of the fracture segments with a traction splint E. Fasciotomy of all four compartments in the lower extremity B. Tamponade of the wound with a pressure dressing An 18-yeard-old, unhelmeted motorcyclist is brought by ambulance to the ED following a crash. He had decreased level of consciousness at the scene, but then was alert and conversational during transportation. Now his GCS is only 11. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Cerebral perfusion is intact B. Intravascular volume status is normal C. The patient is in a postictal state D. Intra-abdominal visceral injury is unlikely E. The patient probably has an acute epidural hematoma E. The patient probably has an acute epidural hematoma A previously healthy, 70kg (175 pound) man suffers an estimated acute blood loss of two liters. Which one of the following statements apply to this patient? A. His pulse pressure will be widened B. His urinary output will be at the lower limits of normal C. He will have tachycardia, but no change in systolic blood pressure D. His systolic blood pressure will be decreased with a narrowed, pulse pressure E. His systolic blood pressure will be maintained with an elevated diastolic pressure. E. His systolic blood pressure will be maintained with an elevated diastolic pressure. The physioclogic hypervolemia of pregnancy has clinical significance in the management of the severely injured gravid woman by A. Reducing the need for blood transfusion B. Increasing the risk of pulmonary edema C. Complicating the management of closed head injury D. Increasing the volume of blood loss to produce shock/maternal hypotension E. Reducing the volume of crystalloid required for resuscitation

D. Increasing the volume of blood loss to produce shock A 17-year-old helmeted motorcyclist loses consciousness when he is struck broad side by an automobile at an intersection. He arrives in the ED with a blood pressure of 140/92, pulse rate 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minue, and a GCS of 7. Appropriate initial immobilization of this patient should include a semi-rigid cervical collar and: A. A scoop stretcher B. A long spine board C. A short spine board D. Cervical traction tongs E. Pneumatic antishock garment B. A long spine board During an altercation, a 36-year-old man sustains a gunshot wound above the nipple line on the right, with an exit wound posteriorly above the scapula on the right. He is transported by ambulance to a community hospital. He is endotracheally intubated, close tube thoracostomy is performed, and 2 liters Ringers lactate solution are infused via 2 large-caliber IV´s. His blood pressure now is 60/0mmHg, heart rate is 160 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute (ventilated with 100% O2). The most appropriate next step in managin this patient is: A. Laparotomy B. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage C. Arterial blood gas determination D. Administer packed red blood cells E. Chest X-ray to confirm tube placement E. Chest X-ray to confirm tube placement Abscence of breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the left hemithorax are findings best explained by: A. Left hemothorax B. Cardiac contusion C. Left simple pneumothorax D. Left diaphragmatic rupture E. Right tension pneumothorax A. Left hemothorax A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a diagnostic peritoneal lavage B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid therapy E. Initiate fluid therapy to return his blood pressure to normotensive

D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid therapy A teen-aged bicycle rider is hit by a truck traveling at high speed. In the ED, she is actively bleeding from open fractures of her legs, and has abrasions on her chest and abdominal wall. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, heart rate is 140 beats per minute, respiratory rate is 8 breaths per minute, and GCS score is 6. The first step in managing this patient is to: A. Obtain a lateral cervical spine x-ray B. Insert av central venous pressure line C. Adminster 2 liters of crystalloid solution D. Perform endotracheal intubation and ventilation E. Apply a pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) and inflate the leg compartments. D. Perform endotracheal intubation and ventilation An 8-year-old boy falls 4,5 meters (15 feet) from a tree and is brought to the ED by his family. His vital signs are normal, but he complains of left upper quadrant pain. An abdominal CT-scan reveals a moderately severe laceration of the spleen. The receiving institution does not have 24-hour-a-day operating room capabilities. The most appropriate management of this patient would be to A. Type and crossmatch for blood B. Request consultation of a pediatrician C. Transfer the patient to a trauma center D. Admit the patient to the intensive care unit E. Prepare the patient for surgery the next day D. Admit the patient to the intensive care unit Which of the following statements regarding injury to the central nervous system in children is TRUE? A. Children suffer spinal cord injury without x-ray abnormality more commonly than adults. B. An infant with a traumatic brain injury may become hypotensive from cerebral edema C. Initial therapy for the child with traumatic brain injury includes the administration of methylprednisolone intravenously D. Children have more focal mass lesions as a result for traumatic brain injury when compared to adults. E. Young children are less tolerant of expanding intracranial mass lesions than adults A. Children suffer spinal cord injury without x-ray abnormality more commonly than adults. A 17-year-old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile at an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a blood pressure of 140/90mmHg, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute. His respirations are sonorous and deep. His GCS score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include the use of all the following EXCEPT: A. Air splints B. Bolstering devices C. A long spine board D. A scoop-style stretcher E. A semi-rigid cervical collar A. Air splints

Twenty-seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft accident at a local airport. The basic principle of triage should be to: A. Treat the most severely injured patients first B. Establish a field triage area directed by a doctor C. Rapidly transport all patients to the nearest appropriate hospital D. Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time E. Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources E. Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources An electrician is eletrocuted by a downed power line after a thunderstorm. He apparently made contact with the wire at the level of the right mid thigh. In the ED, his vital signs are normal and no dysrythmia is noted on ECG. On examination, there is an exit wound on the bottom of the right foot. His urine is positive for blood by dipstick but not RBCs are seen microscopically. Initial management should include: A. Immediate angiography B. Aggressive fluid infusion C. Intravenous pyelography D. Debridement of necrotic muscle E. Admission to the ICU for observation B. Aggressive fluid infusion - suspected rhabdomyolyse A young woman sustains a severe head injury as the result of a motor vehicular crash. In the ED, her GCS is 6. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg and her heart rate 80 beats per minute. She is intubated and is being mechanically ventilated. Her pupils are 3mm in size and equally reactive to light. There is no other apparent injury. The most important principle to follow in early management of her head injury is to: A. Administer an osmotic diuretic B. Prevent secondary brain injury C. Agressively treat systemic hypertension D. Reduce meatbolic requirements of the brain E. Distinguish between intracranial hematoma and cerebral edema. B. Prevent secondary brain injury To establish a diagnosis of shock, A. Systolic blood pressure must be below 90mmHg B. The presence of a closed head injury should be excluded C. Acidosis should be present by arterial blood gas analysis D. The patient must fail to respond to intravenous fluid infusion E. Clinical evidence of inadequate organ perfusion must be present. E. Clinical evidence of inadequate organ perfusion must be present. A 32-year-old is brought to the hospital unconscious with severe facial injuries and noisy respirations after an automobile collision. In the ED, he has no apparent injury to the anterior aspect of his neck. He suddenly becomes apneic, and attempted ventilation with a face mask is unsuccessful. Examination of his mouth reveals a large hematoma of the pharynx with loss of normal anatomic landmarks. Initial management of his airways should be consist of:

A. Inserting an oropharyngeal airway B. Inserting a nasopharyngeal airway C. Performing a surgical cricothyroidotomy D. Performing fiberoptic-guided nasotracheal intubation E. Performin orotracheal intubation after obtaining a lateral c-spine x-ray A. Inserting an oropharyngeal airway A 25-year-old woman is brought to the ED after a motor vehicle crash. She was initially lucid at the scene and then developed a dilated pupil and contralateral extremity weakness. In the ED, she is unconscious and has a GCS score of 6. The initial management step for this patient should be to: A. Obtain a CT-scan of the head B. Administer decadron 20mg IV C. Perform endotracheal intubation D. Administer mannitol 1g/kg IV E. Perform an emergency bone flap craniotomy on the side of the dilated pupil. C. Perform endotracheal intubation A contraindication to nasogastric intubation is the presence of a: A. Gastric perforation B. Diaphragmatic rupture C. Open depressed skull fracture D. Fracture of the cervical spine E. Fracture of the cribiform plate E. Fracture of the cribiform plate An 8-year-old girl is an unrestrained passenger in a vehicle struck from behind. In the ED, her blood pressure is 80/60mmHg, heart rate is 80 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute. Her GCS score is 14. She complains that her legs feel "funny and wont move right". However, her spine x-rays do not show a fracture or dislocation. A spinal cord injury in this child: A. Is most likely a central cord syndrome B. Must be diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging C. Can be excluded by obtaining a CT-scan of the entire spine D. May exist in the abscence of objective findings on x-ray studies E. Is unlikely because of the incomplete calcification of the vertebral bodies. D. May exist in the abscence of objective findings on x-ray studies Immediate chest tube insertion is indicated for which of the following conditions? A. Pneumothorax B. Pneumomediastinum C. Massive hemothorax D. Diaphragmatic rupture E. Subcutaneous emphysema C. Massive hemothorax

Cardiac tamponade after trauma: A. Is seldom life-threating B. Can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray C. Can be confused with a tension pneumthorax D. Causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15mmHg with expiration E. Most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall C. Can be confused with a tension pneumthorax A 22-year-old man is brought to the hospital after crashing his motorcycle into a telephone pole. He is unconscious and in profound shock. He has no open wounds or obvious fractures. The cause of his shock is MOST LIKELY caused by: A. A subdural hematoma B. An epidural hematoma C. A transected lumbar spinal cord D. A basilar skull fracture E. Hemorrhage into the chest or abdomen E. Hemorrhage into the chest or abdomen Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning Rh-isoimmunization in the pregnant trauma patient? A. It occurs in blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma B. Minor degrees of fetomaternal hemorrhage produce it C. A negative Kleihauer-Betke test excludes Rh-Isoimmunzation D. This is not a problem in the traumatized Rh-positive pregnant patient E. Initiation of Rh-immunoglobulin therapy does not require proof of fetomaternal hemorrhage C. A negative Kleihauer-Betke test excludes Rh-Isoimmunzation All of the following signs on the chest x-ray of a blunt injury victim may suggest aortic rupture EXCEPT: A. Mediastinal emphysema B. Presence of a "pleural cap" C. Obliteration of the aortic knob D. Deviation of the trachea to the right E. Depression of the left mainstem bronchus A. Mediastinal emphysema Early central venous pressure monitoring during fluid resusciation in the ED has the greatest utility in a: A. Patient with a splenic laceration B. Patient with a inhalation injury C. 6 year-old child with a pelvic fracture D. Patient with a severe cardiac contusion E. 24-year-old man with a massive hemothorax D. Patient with a severe cardiac contusion