KVV E-Modules

The first priority while approaching an accident victim is:

A: Check pulse B: Ensure scene safety C: Give painkillers D: Immobilize the fracture

The first step in the primary survey is:

A: Disability B: Exposure C: Airway with cervical spine protection D: Circulation

The "C" in ABCDE stands for:

A: Consciousness B: Circulation C: Cervical spine D: Cardiac rhythm

The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses:

A: Airway B: Level of consciousness C: Blood pressure D: Respiration

Normal adult GCS score is:

A: 10 B: 12 C: 15 D: 8

A patient with GCS ≤8 usually requires:

A: Oral fluids B: Endotracheal intubation C: Walking exercise D: Splintage only

The most common preventable cause of trauma death is:

A: Fracture B: Hemorrhage C: Fever D: Infection

Massive external bleeding is controlled initially by:

A: Elevation alone B: Direct pressure C: Ice packs D: Massage

The preferred crystalloid during initial trauma resuscitation is:

A: Dextrose B: Normal saline or Ringer's lactate C: Mannitol D: Albumin

The ideal massive transfusion ratio is:

A: 2:1:1 B: 1:1:1 C: 4:2:1 D: 5:1:1

The "D" in ABCDE stands for:

A: Disability B: Dehydration C: Drugs D: Diagnosis

The "E" in ABCDE stands for:

A: Examination and Exposure B: ECG C: Exercise D: Emergency surgery

The cervical spine should remain immobilized until:

A: Pain subsides B: Injury is excluded clinically and/or radiologically C: CT abdomen is done D: Patient walks

A cervical collar is mainly used to:

A: Treat neck pain B: Prevent spinal movement C: Reduce swelling D: Improve circulation

Which is a component of secondary survey?

A: Airway assessment B: Head-to-toe examination C: CPR D: Defibrillation

AMPLE history includes:

A: Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Events B: Age, Medicines, Pulse, Level of consciousness, Examination C: Airway, Pulse, Legs, Exposure D: None

Golden Hour refers to:

A: First 60 minutes after trauma B: First 24 hours C: First week D: First month

The aim of triage is:

A: Diagnose fractures B: Prioritize treatment C: Give antibiotics D: Perform surgery

The colour code for immediate treatment in disaster triage is:

A: Green B: Yellow C: Red D: Black

Green tag in triage indicates:

A: Dead B: Minor injuries C: Immediate surgery D: Shock

Black tag indicates:

A: Delayed care B: Deceased/expectant C: Immediate care D: Observation

The first treatment for an open fracture is:

A: Plaster B: Sterile dressing and antibiotics C: Massage D: Exercise

Open fractures should receive antibiotics:

A: Within 1 hour B: After 24 hours C: After surgery only D: Not required

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient is:

A: Blood clot B: Tongue falling backward C: Food D: Teeth

Jaw thrust manoeuvre is preferred in:

A: Cervical spine injury B: Asthma C: COPD D: Burns only

The first investigation in polytrauma after stabilization is:

A: MRI B: FAST ultrasound C: Bone scan D: Colonoscopy

The normal capillary refill time is:

A: <2 seconds B: 5 seconds C: 8 seconds D: 10 seconds

Hypovolemic shock is primarily due to:

A: Blood loss B: Infection C: Allergy D: Poisoning

A tension pneumothorax requires:

A: Observation B: Needle decompression C: Antibiotics D: Splintage

Needle decompression is commonly performed in:

A: Second intercostal space, midclavicular line (or 4th/5th ICS anterior to mid-axillary line as per current practice) B: Fifth lumbar space C: Supraclavicular region D: Epigastrium

Pelvic fractures with shock should initially be managed by:

A: Pelvic binder B: Hip replacement C: Knee brace D: Exercise

The best temporary immobilization for femoral shaft fracture is:

A: Sling B: Traction splint (when not contraindicated) C: Collar D: Cast shoe

Compartment syndrome is diagnosed mainly by:

A: Severe pain disproportionate to injury B: Fever C: Cough D: Rash

The definitive treatment of compartment syndrome is:

A: POP cast B: Fasciotomy e C: Antibiotics D: Massag

Damage control orthopaedics aims to:

A: Perform definitive fixation in all patients immediately B: Stabilize critically injured patients before definitive surgery C: Avoid surgery D: Treat only upper-limb injuries

The preferred initial splint for most limb fractures is:

A: Well-padded splint B: Tight circumferential cast C: Elastic bandage alone D: No immobilization

In BLS, chest compression rate is:

A: 40–60/min B: 60–80/min C: 100–120/min D: 150/min

Adult chest compression depth should be:

A: 1 cm B: 2 cm C: 5–6 cm D: 8 cm

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used to treat:

A: Asystole B: Ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia C: Hypertension D: Stroke

The ultimate goal of trauma management is:

A: Apply a cast immediately B: Save life first, then limb, then function C: Treat fractures before airway D: Perform surgery on every patient