JBL Practice Exam Module 4 Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
A. femoral shaft.
B. proximal femur.
C. pubic symphysis.
D. pelvic girdle.
Correct Answer
B. proximal femur.
Question 2
A flail chest occurs when:
A. a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.
B. a segment of fractured ribs bulges during the inhalation phase.
C. multiple ribs are fractured on both sides of the thoracic cage.
D. more than three ribs are fractured on the same side of the chest.
Correct Answer
A. a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.
Question 3
Which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation?A. local swelling and
ecchymosisB. general weakness and diaphoresisC. syncope and bleeding at distal
sitesD. signs and symptoms of hypoperfusion
Correct Answer
A. local swelling and ecchymosis
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,Question 4
The sebaceous glands produce sebum, a material that:
Select one:
A. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple.
B. pulls the hair erect when you are cold.
C. facilitates shedding of the epidermis.
D. discharges sweat onto the skin's surface.
Correct Answer
A. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple.
Question 5
A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing soccer. Her knee is flexed
and she complains of severe pain. You should:
A. make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
B. gently straighten her knee and apply a padded board splint.
C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
D. flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
Correct Answer
C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints
Question 6
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a:
A. partial-thickness burn.
B. superficial burn.
C. full-thickness burn.
D. second-degree burn.
Correct Answer
B. superficial burn.
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,Question 7
As you approach a young male who was involved in an industrial accident, you note
that his eyes are closed and that he is not moving. You can see several large
contusions to his arms, a laceration to his forehead with minimal bleeding, and a
closed deformity to his right leg. You should:
A. assess his pulse for rate, regularity, and quality.
B. apply high-flow oxygen and assess his injuries.
C. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
D. perform an immediate head-to-toe assessment.
Correct Answer
C. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
Question 8
When assessing a patient with a head injury, you note the presence of thin, bloody
fluid draining from his right ear. This indicates:
A. a linear skull fracture and a significant increase in intracranial pressure.
B. rupture of the tympanic membrane following diffuse impact to the head.
C. significant pressure and bleeding in between the skull and dura mater.
D. fractures to the internal structures of the ear following direct trauma.
Correct Answer
B. rupture of the tympanic membrane following diffuse impact to the head.
Question 9
Closed chest injuries are typically caused by _______.
A. flying debris
B. blunt trauma
C. penetrating trauma
D. high-velocity weapons
Correct Answer
B. blunt trauma
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, Question 10
According to the Association of Air Medical Services, you should consider air medical
transport of a trauma patient if:
A. the patient requires advanced life support care and stabilization, and the nearest
ALS-ground ambulance is more than 5 to 10 minutes away.
B. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by
ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome.
C. ground transport will take your ambulance out of service for an extended period of
time, regardless of the severity of the patient's injuries.
D. he or she was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another occupant in the
same vehicle was killed, even if your patient's injuries are minor.
Correct Answer
B. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by
ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome
Question 11
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
A. Most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the
pelvis.
B. In most cases, compartment syndrome develops within a few minutes after an
injury.
C. Compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone
cavity.
D. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
Correct Answer
D. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
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Correct Answers
Question 1
A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
A. femoral shaft.
B. proximal femur.
C. pubic symphysis.
D. pelvic girdle.
Correct Answer
B. proximal femur.
Question 2
A flail chest occurs when:
A. a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.
B. a segment of fractured ribs bulges during the inhalation phase.
C. multiple ribs are fractured on both sides of the thoracic cage.
D. more than three ribs are fractured on the same side of the chest.
Correct Answer
A. a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.
Question 3
Which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation?A. local swelling and
ecchymosisB. general weakness and diaphoresisC. syncope and bleeding at distal
sitesD. signs and symptoms of hypoperfusion
Correct Answer
A. local swelling and ecchymosis
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,Question 4
The sebaceous glands produce sebum, a material that:
Select one:
A. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple.
B. pulls the hair erect when you are cold.
C. facilitates shedding of the epidermis.
D. discharges sweat onto the skin's surface.
Correct Answer
A. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple.
Question 5
A 17-year-old female dislocated her patella while playing soccer. Her knee is flexed
and she complains of severe pain. You should:
A. make one attempt to return the patella to its normal position.
B. gently straighten her knee and apply a padded board splint.
C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints.
D. flex her knee slightly more and assess for distal circulation.
Correct Answer
C. keep her knee flexed and secure it with padded board splints
Question 6
A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a:
A. partial-thickness burn.
B. superficial burn.
C. full-thickness burn.
D. second-degree burn.
Correct Answer
B. superficial burn.
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,Question 7
As you approach a young male who was involved in an industrial accident, you note
that his eyes are closed and that he is not moving. You can see several large
contusions to his arms, a laceration to his forehead with minimal bleeding, and a
closed deformity to his right leg. You should:
A. assess his pulse for rate, regularity, and quality.
B. apply high-flow oxygen and assess his injuries.
C. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
D. perform an immediate head-to-toe assessment.
Correct Answer
C. open his airway and assess his breathing status.
Question 8
When assessing a patient with a head injury, you note the presence of thin, bloody
fluid draining from his right ear. This indicates:
A. a linear skull fracture and a significant increase in intracranial pressure.
B. rupture of the tympanic membrane following diffuse impact to the head.
C. significant pressure and bleeding in between the skull and dura mater.
D. fractures to the internal structures of the ear following direct trauma.
Correct Answer
B. rupture of the tympanic membrane following diffuse impact to the head.
Question 9
Closed chest injuries are typically caused by _______.
A. flying debris
B. blunt trauma
C. penetrating trauma
D. high-velocity weapons
Correct Answer
B. blunt trauma
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, Question 10
According to the Association of Air Medical Services, you should consider air medical
transport of a trauma patient if:
A. the patient requires advanced life support care and stabilization, and the nearest
ALS-ground ambulance is more than 5 to 10 minutes away.
B. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by
ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome.
C. ground transport will take your ambulance out of service for an extended period of
time, regardless of the severity of the patient's injuries.
D. he or she was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another occupant in the
same vehicle was killed, even if your patient's injuries are minor.
Correct Answer
B. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by
ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome
Question 11
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct?
A. Most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the
pelvis.
B. In most cases, compartment syndrome develops within a few minutes after an
injury.
C. Compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone
cavity.
D. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
Correct Answer
D. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
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