{"id":9783,"date":"2026-04-08T00:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=9783"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:36:31","slug":"usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma","title":{"rendered":"USMLE\u00ae Step 2 CK Question of the Day:\u00a0Head trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_USMLE%C2%AE_Step_2_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today\u2019s USMLE\u00ae Step 2 Question is\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#Main_Explanation\" >Main Explanation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/usmle-step-2-ck-question-of-the-day-head-trauma\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A child arrives in the ED after a sledding accident causes some head trauma. What are the next steps in the child&#8217;s care? Do you know? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 9-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parent for evaluation of a <strong>closed head injury<\/strong>. He was on a sled traveling downhill when <strong>he collided with a tree striking his forehead on the ground<\/strong>. He was not wearing a helmet and lost consciousness for about 30 seconds. The patient has no significant past medical history and takes no medication. Temperature is 37.5\u00b0C (99.5\u00b0F), pulse is 110\/min, respirations are 22\/min, blood pressure is 100\/75 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Upon arrival, a cervical collar is placed. <strong>The patient is speaking in clear full sentences but appears confused<\/strong>. There is a large hematoma over the forehead. The patient is moving all extremities spontaneously and localizes to pain and opens his eyes spontaneously. A full head-to-toe examination does not reveal any further injury or trauma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the following is the best next step in management?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Intubate the patient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Administer mannitol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Elevate the head of the bed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Calculate Glasgow coma scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Osmosis.org at the University College London, UK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DIp3u0oTLo4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_USMLE%C2%AE_Step_2_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today\u2019s USMLE\u00ae Step 2 Question is\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Calculate Glasgow coma scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Correct:<\/strong> See Main Explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Intubate the patient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong> This patient, while confused, is currently protecting his airway and therefore does not need intubation. He should have a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) calculated before proceeding with further management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Administer mannitol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong> This patient does not have documented radiographic findings of intracranial hemorrhage warranting the administration of mannitol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Elevate the head of the bed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong> The head of the bed should be elevated to at least 30 degrees for patients with documented evidence of intracranial hemorrhage. This patient does not have documented radiographic findings of intracranial hemorrhage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E. Obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Incorrect:<\/strong> A plain head computed tomography (CT) is typically pursued over MRI for pediatric head trauma patients due to the time-sensitive nature of possible life-threatening diagnoses; however, this patient should first have a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) calculated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Explanation\"><\/span>Main Explanation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_5b3718.png\" alt=\"Table showing the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), which assesses eye opening, verbal response, and motor response with corresponding point values. It lists responses ranging from no response to full orientation and command-following, with scores combined to produce a total between 3 and 15.\" class=\"wp-image-9787\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9589769647696477;width:621px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_5b3718.png 935w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_5b3718.png?resize=288,300 288w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_5b3718.png?resize=768,801 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 9-year-old boy presents to the emergency department for evaluation of a&nbsp;<strong>traumatic brain injury (TBI)<\/strong>&nbsp;following a sledding accident. A critical&nbsp;component&nbsp;of acute management for pediatric patients with TBI is to<strong>&nbsp;calculate a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)<\/strong>. This score&#8217;s results guide further management, including the need for advanced imaging or airway support (e.g.&nbsp;intubation).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TBI refers to brain damage that results from an external mechanism, like a fall, motor vehicle accident, or non-accidental trauma. When a pediatric patient&nbsp;presents with&nbsp;a TBI, it is important to stabilize them urgently, assess the severity of the injury, and&nbsp;determine&nbsp;the need for imaging.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary survey should be performed by assessing the&nbsp;<strong>airway, breathing<\/strong>, and<strong>&nbsp;circulation;<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>immobilization of the neck and spine&nbsp;<\/strong>should be performed.&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;supportive measures should include obtaining intravenous (IV) access, starting IV fluids, continuously&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;vital signs, and providing supplemental oxygen if needed. Next, a&nbsp;<strong>Glasgow Coma Scale<\/strong>, or GCS should be calculated.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scale assesses the&nbsp;<strong>patient\u2019s eye opening<\/strong>&nbsp;in addition to their&nbsp;<strong>motor and verbal responses<\/strong>, to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;their<strong>&nbsp;level of consciousness<\/strong>&nbsp;and need for imaging or&nbsp;additional&nbsp;airway support. In general, patients with a&nbsp;<strong>GCS of less than 8 should be considered for intubation&nbsp;<\/strong>(a helpful rhyme is&nbsp;<em>\u201cGCS of eight means you intubate!\u201d<\/em>). In addition, the GCS provides an objective measurement to assess the degree of brain injury. For children under two years of age, a modified Pediatric GCS can be used instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_f1d458.png\" alt=\"Table showing the modified Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) for patients aged 2 years or younger, with scoring for eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. It includes age-appropriate responses such as cooing, crying, irritability, and spontaneous movement, with scores combined to produce a total between 3 and 15.\" class=\"wp-image-9788\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.310116623472788;width:601px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_f1d458.png 959w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_f1d458.png?resize=300,229 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_f1d458.png?resize=768,586 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A critical component of the acute management of pediatric patients with <strong>traumatic brain injury<\/strong> is calculating the <strong>Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Approach_to_traumatic_brain_injury_(pediatrics):_Clinical_sciences\">Approach to traumatic brain injury (pediatrics): Clinical sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(2019). <strong>AAP endorsed review on diagnosing and managing pediatric head trauma<\/strong>. AAP. 10.1542\/pir.2018-0257<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(2019). <strong>Clinical guidelines on managing severe traumatic brain injury<\/strong>. AAP\/CNS. 10.1093\/neuros\/nyz051<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gelineau-Morel RN, Zinkus TP, Le Pichon JB. <strong>Pediatric Head Trauma: A Review and Update<\/strong>. Pediatr Rev. 2019;40(9):468-481. doi:10.1542\/pir.2018-0257<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kochanek PM, Tasker RC, Carney N, et al. <strong>Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Third Edition: Update of the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines, Executive Summary. Neurosurgery<\/strong>. 2019;84(6):1169-1178. doi:10.1093\/neuros\/nyz051<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babl FE, Borland ML, Phillips N, et al. Accuracy<strong> of PECARN, CATCH, and CHALICE head injury decision rules in children: a prospective cohort study. Lancet.<\/strong> 2017;389(10087):2393-2402. doi:10.1016\/S0140-6736(17)30555-X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carney NA, Chesnut R, Kochanek PM, et al. <strong>Guidelines for the acute medical management of severe traumatic brain injury in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatr Crit Care Med.<\/strong> 2003;4(3 Suppl): S1. doi: 10.1097\/01.CCM.0000067635.95882.24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kliegman, RM, St Geme, JW, Blum, NJ, et al, eds. <strong>Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. <\/strong>Elsevier; 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kochanek PM, Tasker RC, Bell MJ, et al. <strong>Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: 2019 Consensus and Guidelines-Based Algorithm for First and Second Tier Therapies. Pediatr Crit Care Med.<\/strong> 2019;20(3):269-279. doi:10.1097\/PCC.0000000000001737<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Want more <strong>USMLE\u00ae Step 2 CK practice questions<\/strong>? Try <strong>Osmosis from Elsevier<\/strong> today! 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