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If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised or
lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal
injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised
neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade,
pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised
abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella,
dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
If you see the rear end of the vehicle is damaged in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
(ANSWER)Secondary anterior injuries, esp if the pt wasn't restrained. "Wiplash" injuries, *coup
contrecoup injury.
Phases of Deceleration - (ANSWER)1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the vehicle strikes
another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during sudden braking &
continues through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs
that continue forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary collisions,
which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within the vehicle (loose objects). 5)
Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into
another.
Velocity - (ANSWER)"Speed kills"- causes more damage than mass.
Seat Belt Use - (ANSWER)All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Airbag Injuries - (ANSWER)Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest and arms. Minor
corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on the airbag, and it may irritate the skin.
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Down and Under Pathway - (ANSWER)Occupant slides under the steering wheel or the dash. The knees
hit the dashboard, and transmit energy up the leg, to the femur/pelvis. If the feet are locked in place, it
can cause femur fractures.
Up and Over Pathway - (ANSWER)Chest hits the steering wheel, head hits the windshield and anterior
portion of the throat hits the top of the steering wheel. Can cause significant head and neck injuries.
Head on Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)Head on impact- motorcycle strikes another object
and stops its forward motion, while the rider continues forward motion until stopped by outside force.
This causes the rider to go over the handlebars, which causes femur fractures, and tib fractures.
Angular Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)The motorcycle strikes an object, or another vehicle at
an angel so that the rider sustains direct crushing injuries to the lower extremity between the object and
motorcycle.
Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)With any motorcycle crash, the helmet should be removed carefully if
airway management techniques cannot be performed with the helmet in place or the helmet doesn't fit
properly on the riders head.
Pedestrian Injuries - (ANSWER)Most pedestrian injuries occur at an intersection, at night. First, the
pedestrian is hit in the lower extremities with the cars bumpers. Second, the pedestrian is thrown on the
top of the car (resulting in brain injuries, and pelvic fractures. Third, the pedestrian hits the ground or
some other object after rolling off the top or the side of the vehicle.
Waddell Triad - (ANSWER)Refers to the pattern of automobile pedestrian injuries in children and people
of short stature; 1) bumper hits the pelvis/femur instead of the knees, 2) the chest & abdomen hit the
grill or low on the hood of the car (sternal & rib fractures), 3) the pt's face hits the hood, then flies back,
and hits the ground.
Fall Severity Factors - (ANSWER)1) Height- determines the velocity of the fall. A fall greater than 15 feet
or 2.5-3 times the pt's height will have a greater injury & higher rate of death. 2) Position- children
, Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam EXAM fully solved & updated (latest
version verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
usually land on their heads (more mass), and adults tend to try to land on their feet, cause spinal injuries
"Don Juan Syndrome or Lovers Leap". 3) Surface- Snow vs. Concrete.
Blunt Trauma - (ANSWER)Refers to injuries in which the tissues are not penetrated by an external object.
Penetrating Trauma - (ANSWER)Involves a disruption of the skin and underlying tissues in a small,
focused area. Most common cause of penetrating trauma- GSW.
Stab Wounds - (ANSWER)Severity of the stab wound depends on the anatomic area involved, depth of
penetration, blade length and angle of penetration.
GSW - (ANSWER)The most important factor for the seriousness of a gunshot wound is the type of tissue
through which the projectile passes. Tissues of high elasticity like muscle, is better able to tolerate
stretch, rather than the liver.
Entry Wound - (ANSWER)Characterized by the effects of initial contact & implosion. *As a general rule,
the entrance wound (usually funnel shaped), is always smaller than the exit wound.
Exit Wound - (ANSWER)Occur when the projectile has sufficient energy that is not entirely dissipated
along its trajectory through the body.
Ricochet - (ANSWER)*Don't assume that a bullet followed a straight path between the entrance & exit
sights, it may ricochet inside the body, esp off bones, and travel in diff directions.
Primary Blast Injury - (ANSWER)Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually causing damage to the lungs,
eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - (ANSWER)Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying
debris).
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If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised or
lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal
injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised
neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade,
pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - (ANSWER)Bruised
abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel, diaphragm. Fractured patella,
dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
If you see the rear end of the vehicle is damaged in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
(ANSWER)Secondary anterior injuries, esp if the pt wasn't restrained. "Wiplash" injuries, *coup
contrecoup injury.
Phases of Deceleration - (ANSWER)1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the vehicle strikes
another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during sudden braking &
continues through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that consist of internal organs
that continue forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical restraints. 4) Secondary collisions,
which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving within the vehicle (loose objects). 5)
Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into
another.
Velocity - (ANSWER)"Speed kills"- causes more damage than mass.
Seat Belt Use - (ANSWER)All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Airbag Injuries - (ANSWER)Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest and arms. Minor
corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on the airbag, and it may irritate the skin.
,Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam EXAM fully solved & updated (latest
version verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
Down and Under Pathway - (ANSWER)Occupant slides under the steering wheel or the dash. The knees
hit the dashboard, and transmit energy up the leg, to the femur/pelvis. If the feet are locked in place, it
can cause femur fractures.
Up and Over Pathway - (ANSWER)Chest hits the steering wheel, head hits the windshield and anterior
portion of the throat hits the top of the steering wheel. Can cause significant head and neck injuries.
Head on Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)Head on impact- motorcycle strikes another object
and stops its forward motion, while the rider continues forward motion until stopped by outside force.
This causes the rider to go over the handlebars, which causes femur fractures, and tib fractures.
Angular Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)The motorcycle strikes an object, or another vehicle at
an angel so that the rider sustains direct crushing injuries to the lower extremity between the object and
motorcycle.
Motorcycle Crashes - (ANSWER)With any motorcycle crash, the helmet should be removed carefully if
airway management techniques cannot be performed with the helmet in place or the helmet doesn't fit
properly on the riders head.
Pedestrian Injuries - (ANSWER)Most pedestrian injuries occur at an intersection, at night. First, the
pedestrian is hit in the lower extremities with the cars bumpers. Second, the pedestrian is thrown on the
top of the car (resulting in brain injuries, and pelvic fractures. Third, the pedestrian hits the ground or
some other object after rolling off the top or the side of the vehicle.
Waddell Triad - (ANSWER)Refers to the pattern of automobile pedestrian injuries in children and people
of short stature; 1) bumper hits the pelvis/femur instead of the knees, 2) the chest & abdomen hit the
grill or low on the hood of the car (sternal & rib fractures), 3) the pt's face hits the hood, then flies back,
and hits the ground.
Fall Severity Factors - (ANSWER)1) Height- determines the velocity of the fall. A fall greater than 15 feet
or 2.5-3 times the pt's height will have a greater injury & higher rate of death. 2) Position- children
, Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam EXAM fully solved & updated (latest
version verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
usually land on their heads (more mass), and adults tend to try to land on their feet, cause spinal injuries
"Don Juan Syndrome or Lovers Leap". 3) Surface- Snow vs. Concrete.
Blunt Trauma - (ANSWER)Refers to injuries in which the tissues are not penetrated by an external object.
Penetrating Trauma - (ANSWER)Involves a disruption of the skin and underlying tissues in a small,
focused area. Most common cause of penetrating trauma- GSW.
Stab Wounds - (ANSWER)Severity of the stab wound depends on the anatomic area involved, depth of
penetration, blade length and angle of penetration.
GSW - (ANSWER)The most important factor for the seriousness of a gunshot wound is the type of tissue
through which the projectile passes. Tissues of high elasticity like muscle, is better able to tolerate
stretch, rather than the liver.
Entry Wound - (ANSWER)Characterized by the effects of initial contact & implosion. *As a general rule,
the entrance wound (usually funnel shaped), is always smaller than the exit wound.
Exit Wound - (ANSWER)Occur when the projectile has sufficient energy that is not entirely dissipated
along its trajectory through the body.
Ricochet - (ANSWER)*Don't assume that a bullet followed a straight path between the entrance & exit
sights, it may ricochet inside the body, esp off bones, and travel in diff directions.
Primary Blast Injury - (ANSWER)Injuries due to the wave blast itself, usually causing damage to the lungs,
eardrums and other compressible organs (air filled cavities). Burns also may occur.
Secondary Blast Injury - (ANSWER)Injuries due to missiles being propelled by blast force (struck by flying
debris).
