Knowledge Check: Geriatric Trauma SAGE

Knowledge Check: Geriatric Trauma SAGE

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

What are the three most common injuries that lead to hospital admission in older adults after trauma?

Hip fractures, rib fractures, head injuries
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Pelvic fractures, femur fractures, wrist fractures
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Clavicle fractures, ankle fractures, skull fractures
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Spinal injuries, wrist fractures, rib fractures
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Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for detecting occult hip fractures?

X-ray
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CT scan
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MRI
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Ultrasound
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What is the mortality risk associated with each additional rib fracture in older adults?

It remains the same regardless of the number of fractures
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It increases slightly but is not significant
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It increases progressively with each additional rib fracture
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) It decreases as healing begins
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What is the best imaging modality for diagnosing rib fractures in older adults?

X-ray
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Rib series X-ray
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Ultrasound
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CT scan
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5. Question

Which of the following anatomical or physiological factors contributes to higher rates of intra-cranial hemorrhage in older adults with head injuries?

Decreased ICP auto-regulation
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Increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume
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Higher blood pressure
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Cerebral atrophy and weaker bridging veins
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