Trauma Surgery Learning Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

In the management of open fractures, the primary concern should be:

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Preventing infection

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Restoring joint function

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Correcting deformity

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Relieving pain

Question 2

Which of the following is not typically a sign of compartment syndrome?

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Preserved range of motion

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Severe pain out of proportion to injury

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Numbness or tingling (paraesthesia)

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Swelling

Question 3

In the initial management of a patient with suspected pelvic fracture, the appropriate first step is:

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Applying a pelvic binder and administering fluid resuscitation

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Applying an external fixator

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Performing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

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Applying traction

Question 4

Which type of dislocation is the most common?

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Shoulder dislocation

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Hip dislocation

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Elbow dislocation

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Knee dislocation

Question 5

For a displaced intra-articular calcaneus fracture, the preferred surgical approach is:

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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

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External fixation

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Traction

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Non-operative treatment

Question 6

In the treatment of a non-displaced distal radius fracture, the initial approach is typically:

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Closed reduction and casting

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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)

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External fixation

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Traction

Question 7

The most common cause of a displaced tibial plateau fracture is:

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High-impact trauma

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Low-impact trauma

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Sports injury

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Pathological fracture

Question 8

Which of the following is a fundamental principle in the management of fractures?

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Anatomical restoration of bone alignment

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Rapid mobilization of the patient

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Immediate weight-bearing on the injured limb

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Delayed immobilization of the fracture site

Question 9

What is the initial approach in managing a patient with suspected spinal cord injury?

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Immobilization and spinal precautions

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Intubation and ventilation

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Administration of pain medication

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Immediate neurological examination

Question 10

Which term describes a fracture where the skin is broken and the bone is exposed?

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Compound fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Pathological fracture

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Stress fracture

Question 11

What is the Gustilo-Anderson classification system designed for?

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Classifying open fractures

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Assessing the severity of dislocations

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Determining the prognosis of musculoskeletal injuries

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Guiding the treatment of soft tissue injuries

Question 12

Which treatment is definitive for managing a displaced intra-articular fracture?

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Open reduction and internal fixation

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Closed reduction and immobilization

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Traction

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External fixation

Question 13

What is the primary aim of splinting a fracture?

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Immobilizing the affected area

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Reducing pain and inflammation

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Restoring function

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Preventing infection

Question 14

What is the preferred approach for reducing a dislocated shoulder?

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Closed reduction

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Open reduction

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Traction

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Immobilization

Question 15

Which factor is most crucial in determining the prognosis of a musculoskeletal injury?

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Injury severity

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Patient's age

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Mechanism of injury

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Patient compliance

Question 16

What is the primary indication for amputation in trauma surgery?

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Irreversible tissue damage

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Uncontrolled bleeding

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Infection

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Patient preference

Question 17

What is the most important aspect of wound care in trauma surgery?

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Debridement

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Irrigation

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Antibiotics

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Closure

Question 18

Which is NOT a characteristic of a closed fracture?

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Open wound

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Deformity

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Tenderness

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Crepitus

Question 19

During open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a long bone fracture, which anesthesia method is generally preferred?

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General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation

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Regional anesthesia (e.g., brachial plexus block)

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Local anesthesia

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Sedation and analgesia

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of employing skeletal traction in fracture management?

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To align and temporarily stabilize fractures, reducing pain and muscle spasms

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To reduce the risk of infection and promote bone healing

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To prevent malunion and deformity

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To replace internal fixation techniques

Question 21

When evaluating a patient for a suspected fracture, which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for diagnosis?

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X-ray

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Ultrasound

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic sign of compartment syndrome?

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Pain that is disproportionate to the injury

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Ecchymosis

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Crepitus

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Tenderness localized over the bone

Question 23

Among open fractures, which complication is most frequently encountered?

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Infection

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Avascular necrosis

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Malunion

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Non-union

Question 24

What is the primary indication for performing a fasciotomy?

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Compartment pressure exceeding 30 mmHg

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Pain that is disproportionate to the injury

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Neurological deficit

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Skin necrosis

Question 25

In the management of a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE), which intervention is typically employed?

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Administration of anticoagulants and oxygen therapy

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Observation only

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Thrombolysis

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Immediate surgical intervention