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1. **Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center.**
A 56 y/o male patient involved in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department of
a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, shortness of breath, and diffuse abdominal
pain. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is 15. His vital signs are: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on
high-flow O2 via non-rebreather mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this
patient?
- A) Administer IV fluids
- B) Obtain a CT scan of the abdomen
- C) Prepare for intubation
- D) Transfer to a trauma center
**Answer: D) Transfer to a trauma center.**
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2. **A pertinent medical history is crucial.**
Which of the following considerations is the most significant when caring for a geriatric trauma
patient?
- A) Age-related physiological changes
- B) Family involvement
- C) Medication history
- D) Previous surgeries
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**Answer: A) Age-related physiological changes.**
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3. **Mitigation.**
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is
taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this
describe?
- A) Preparedness
- B) Response
- C) Recovery
- D) Mitigation
**Answer: D) Mitigation.**
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4. **Smell of alcohol on breath.**
EMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons
screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the patient for a
radiologic spine evaluation?
- A) Loss of consciousness
- B) Persistent neck pain
- C) Intoxication
- D) Abnormal reflexes
**Answer: B) Persistent neck pain.**
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5. **Hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues.**
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
- A) Shift to the right
- B) Shift to the left
- C) No change
- D) Increased affinity for oxygen
**Answer: A) Shift to the right.**
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6. **Acidosis.**
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death?
- A) Hypothermia
- B) Coagulopathy
- C) Metabolic acidosis
- D) All of the above
**Answer: D) All of the above.**
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