Trauma

Question 1

Define trauma

Answer 1

Severe injury or damage to the body caused by an accident or violence

Question 2

What is the most common causes for trauma

Answer 2

• Blunt
• penetrating
• Explosive
• Heat

Question 3

There are how many Levels of care for an emergency room?

Answer 3

4 levels of care
Level 1= most comprehensive
Level 4= most basic

Question 4

Severe injury or damage to the body caused by an accident or violence

Answer 4

Trauma

Question 5

Trauma injuries can occur by several types of forces such as?

Answer 5

1. Blunt
2. Penetration
3. Explosive
4. Heat

Question 6

MVTA stands for?

Answer 6

Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident

Question 7

What is the primary responsibility of a radiographer in an emergency situation

Answer 7

1. Perform quality diagnostic imaging procedures
2. Practice ethical radiation protection
3. Provide competent pt. care

Question 8

Which projection of the C-spine is usually performed first and why?

Answer 8

Lateral C-Spine , because depending on severity of injury they may proceed to CT

Question 9

What is the leading cause of death for a person under 44 yrs. old?

Answer 9

External force or violence