Question 1

Documentation of events with trauma patients is crucial. All of the following are examples of improper forensic documentation techniques except:

Options :

A : None of the above

B : The exit-wound bullet has been recovered and secured in a plastic bag.

C : Sheila Cohen, the patient’s spouse, is at bedside and tells the patient that she is so “sorry that things got out of control.”

D : The spouse is at bedside and seems to be feeling very guilty and remorseful by the way she is grieving over the patient.

Answer: C

Question 2

A 19-year-old woman was diving into a pool when she hit her head on the bottom of the pool. After radiographic studies were performed, the x-ray revealed a cervical injury from C4 to C7 as a burst pattern of injury. What would be the suspected mechanism of injury for this patient?

Options :

A : Hyperflexion

B : Axial loading

C : Rotational injury

D : Hyperextension

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following is not a description of a designated level 1 trauma center?

Options :

A : Involves research and formal teaching

B : Comprehensive trauma center capable of providing total care for every aspect of trauma injury

C : Prompt availability of a trauma surgeon

D : Provides prevention through rehabilitation

Answer: C

Question 4

There are different levels of responders to disaster situations. At what level are hospitals and receiving facilities categorized?

Options :

A : Level 4

B : Level 1

C : Level 3

D : Level 2

Answer: D

Question 5

Mr. Francis experienced a crush injury following a motorcycle crash when the motorcycle landed on top of him. He was diagnosed with a colon injury and underwent a colon resection with primary anastomosis and a proximal colostomy. Mr. Francis is concerned with the duration of the colostomy and is worried about the maintenance after going home. The nurse informs the patient that the colostomy will most likely be:

Options :

A : Become permanent

B : Reversed in 6 to 8 weeks after surgery

C : Reversed in 4 to 5 days

D : Reversed in 6 to 8 months

Answer: B