EMT MODULE 7 TRAUMA EXAM
PART 1 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In which of the following situations would the EMT be the least likely to immobilize a
patient's spine? - ANSWER-No distracting injuries or evidence of intoxication
A reflex arc is - ANSWER-a sensory nerve detects an irritating stimulus and
bypasses the brain by sending a direct message to the motor nerve
When a motor vehicle strikes a tree traveling 40 mph, the unrestrained occupant -
ANSWER-Remains in motion until acted upon by an external force
In one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a crash, the EMT should -
ANSWER-Suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma
In a patient with a head injury, hypertension, bradycardia, and Biot respirations
indicate - ANSWER-an underlying skull fracture
A 17 year old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation. As your
partner is applying oxygen, you perform a rapid assessment and find an open chest
would with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should - ANSWER-Apply
an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment
The eyeball itself is referred to as the - ANSWER-Globe
Rapid deceleration of the head, such as when it impacts the windshield, causes -
ANSWER-Compression injuries or bruising to the anterior portion of the brain and
stretching or tearing to the posterior portion of the brain
When immobilizing a patient on a long backboard, you should - ANSWER-Ensure
that you secure the torso before securing the head
A 45 year old male was working on his roof when he fell approximately 12 feet,
landing on his feet. He is conscious and alert and complains of an ache in his lower
back. He is breathing adequately and stable vital signs. You should - ANSWER-
Immobilize his spine and perform a focused secondary exam
The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are
covered by a delicate membrane called the - ANSWER-Conjunctiva
After your partner assumes manual in-line stabilization of the patient's head, you
should: - ANSWER-Assess distal neurovascular status in the extremities
PART 1 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In which of the following situations would the EMT be the least likely to immobilize a
patient's spine? - ANSWER-No distracting injuries or evidence of intoxication
A reflex arc is - ANSWER-a sensory nerve detects an irritating stimulus and
bypasses the brain by sending a direct message to the motor nerve
When a motor vehicle strikes a tree traveling 40 mph, the unrestrained occupant -
ANSWER-Remains in motion until acted upon by an external force
In one or more occupants in the same vehicle are killed in a crash, the EMT should -
ANSWER-Suspect that all living occupants experienced the same serious trauma
In a patient with a head injury, hypertension, bradycardia, and Biot respirations
indicate - ANSWER-an underlying skull fracture
A 17 year old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation. As your
partner is applying oxygen, you perform a rapid assessment and find an open chest
would with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should - ANSWER-Apply
an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment
The eyeball itself is referred to as the - ANSWER-Globe
Rapid deceleration of the head, such as when it impacts the windshield, causes -
ANSWER-Compression injuries or bruising to the anterior portion of the brain and
stretching or tearing to the posterior portion of the brain
When immobilizing a patient on a long backboard, you should - ANSWER-Ensure
that you secure the torso before securing the head
A 45 year old male was working on his roof when he fell approximately 12 feet,
landing on his feet. He is conscious and alert and complains of an ache in his lower
back. He is breathing adequately and stable vital signs. You should - ANSWER-
Immobilize his spine and perform a focused secondary exam
The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are
covered by a delicate membrane called the - ANSWER-Conjunctiva
After your partner assumes manual in-line stabilization of the patient's head, you
should: - ANSWER-Assess distal neurovascular status in the extremities
