The trauma assessment mnemonic used to guide evaluation is DCAP-BTLS.

The trauma assessment mnemonic used to guide evaluation is DCAP-BTLS.

• A. Deformities
• B. Abrasions
• C. Contusions
• D. DCAP-BTLS

Answer: (D)

In trauma assessment, a systematic checklist guides the secondary survey, and DCAP-BTLS is that framework. It prompts you to look for Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations/Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, and Swelling across the body. This comprehensive set of categories ensures you don’t miss types of injuries—from obvious wounds to subtle signs of damage—while documenting findings clearly. The option that matches this full mnemonic is the best choice because it represents the organized approach used to guide evaluation. The other options are individual injury signs, not the structured mnemonic that coordinates the entire assessment.

In trauma assessment, a systematic checklist guides the secondary survey, and DCAP-BTLS is that framework. It prompts you to look for Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Penetrations/Punctures, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, and Swelling across the body. This comprehensive set of categories ensures you don’t miss types of injuries—from obvious wounds to subtle signs of damage—while documenting findings clearly. The option that matches this full mnemonic is the best choice because it represents the organized approach used to guide evaluation. The other options are individual injury signs, not the structured mnemonic that coordinates the entire assessment.