Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : During the airway assessment of a Trauma Patient, we should check verbal response, clear mouth and airway with large bore sucker, if GCS ≤ 8, consider definitive airway, otherwise use jaw thrust or chin lift.
Statement II : There is no need of oxygen administration to all trauma patients.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Trauma airway = clear, assess GCS, secure airway if needed, always give oxygen to prevent hypoxia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Statement I is true — in trauma care, airway assessment is a priority.
Checking verbal response, clearing obstructions, suctioning, and securing a definitive airway if GCS ≤ 8 are all standard practices.
Jaw thrust or chin lift maneuvers are appropriate for basic airway management when cervical spine injury is suspected.
Statement II is false — oxygen administration is vital in trauma patients to ensure adequate tissue oxygenation and prevent hypoxia.
Providing supplemental oxygen is a basic step in the primary survey of trauma care.
Therefore, Statement I is true but Statement II is false.