Major Trauma Protocol Quiz

Open skull fracture

GCS less than 13.

Pulse less than 50

Suspected flail chest

All of the above are physical findings indicative of Major Trauma

Amputation of the thumb

Suspected pelvic fracture with BP above 100 systolic

Paralysis of the arms

Fractures of both femurs

All of the above are physical findings indicative of Major Trauma

Penetrating injury to the head or neck

Respiratory rate less than 10 or greater than 29

Pulse rate higher than 120 bpm

Systolic BP less than 80

All of the above are physical findings indicative of Major Trauma

Partial ejection

Death in same passenger compartment

Fall greater than 3 times the patient's height

Vehicle rollover with unrestrained passenger.

All of the above are MOI's indicative of Major Trauma

Hypertension and Tachycardia

Any further decrease in the GCS

Increased respiratory rate

Fixed or Asymmetric pupils

All of the above are correct

The patient has an unmanageable airway.

An on-line medical control physician so directs

The patient is in cardiac arrest

All of the above are correct.

12-14

6-8

6-10

8-12

8-10

Cardiac Disease

Insulin dependent diabetic

Age greater than 50

Patient with HIV

All of the above are considered high risk patients in Major Trauma