1.

Choose from the following the statement reflecting best the kind of injury seen in
battlefield
a. war wounds are always extremely contaminated.
b. missiles may cause massive destruction only of soft tissue
c. major blood vessels are seldom injured
d. War wounds are always extremely contaminated, and missiles may
cause massive destruction of soft tissues, bones and other
structures.
2. The outcome of surgery for victims of warfare is highly dependent of
a. Number of health care facilities
b. Radiology imaging tools like CT , MRA
c. General status of the patient at the start of surgery
d. type of injury, general condition of the patient, first aid received
3. What is the approximate pressure threshold for the human eardrum bursting?
a.50 mmHg
b. 100 mmHg
c. 200 mmHg
d. 250 mmHg
4. The human eardrum blast rupture is considered most likely indicator of:
a. lung injury
b. bowel injury
c. brain trauma
d. none of the above
5. We can expect the worst outcome if the explosion occurs in
a. open space
b. midair
c. closed space
d. b and c
6. Which clinical sign is not typical for tension pneumothorax?
a. wheezing and rales
b. jugular veins distension
c. dyspnea
d. cyanosis
7. Of all conventional blast elements which is killer number one?
a. thermal wave
b. blast wave
c. frag (splinters)
d. radiation