EMT TRAUMA EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
WITH 100 PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ Seat Belt Use Answer: All arguments against seat belt use are
unfounded.
, ◉ 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).
◉ Tertiary Blast Injury Answer: Injuries due to body impact with
another object (when a person is hurled by the force against stationary
objects).
◉ Perfusion Answer: Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in
adequate amounts to meet the cells needs.
◉ Autonomic Nervous System Answer: Monitors the body's needs from
moment to moment, adjusting the blood flow as required. Maintains
homeostasis & is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic
components that oppose each other and keep vital functions in balance.
◉ Compensated Shock (Phase 1) Answer: Tachycardia, NORMAL BP,
thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
◉ Decompensated Shock (Phase 2) Answer: AMS, DROP IN BP,
thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored or irregular breathing.
WITH 100 PERCENT CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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.
◉ 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.
◉ Seat Belt Use Answer: All arguments against seat belt use are
unfounded.
, ◉ 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).
◉ Tertiary Blast Injury Answer: Injuries due to body impact with
another object (when a person is hurled by the force against stationary
objects).
◉ Perfusion Answer: Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in
adequate amounts to meet the cells needs.
◉ Autonomic Nervous System Answer: Monitors the body's needs from
moment to moment, adjusting the blood flow as required. Maintains
homeostasis & is divided into the parasympathetic & sympathetic
components that oppose each other and keep vital functions in balance.
◉ Compensated Shock (Phase 1) Answer: Tachycardia, NORMAL BP,
thirst, anxiety, clammy/cool skin.
◉ Decompensated Shock (Phase 2) Answer: AMS, DROP IN BP,
thready/absent peripheral pulse, labored or irregular breathing.
