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EFMB STUDY GUIDE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED
{380 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW! |
10% GUARANTEED PASS
The majority of scorpion envenomations can be adequately
managed with_____________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > pain medications
and routine wound management to include tetanus prophylaxis
_______________________ is a safe antiemetic in the adult population
and is increasingly the therapy of choice for acute
undifferentiated and trauma related nausea - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Ondansetron
T/F: In no circumstance should a neurologic examination take
priority over measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter,
and all results must be considered in the context of the
neurologic examination and overall patient status. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > False, in no circumstance should the examination of optic
nerve sheath diameter take priority over neurologic examination
Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is a non-pharmacologic pain
therapy for mild to moderate pain or an adjunct to opioid
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medications. BFA is accomplished by applying needles to which
body part? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Ear
During debridement, extremity wounds should be extended
________________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > in a longitudinal manner
(parallel to the bone)
During debridement, truncal wounds should be
extended_______________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > along Langer's lines
Due to their heavy contamination and the diminished healing
capacity, how long should the closure of blast wounds be avoided
after the injury occurs? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 48 hours
Assurance of ___________________ and removal of all nonviable
skin, fat, fascia, muscle, and bone are essential to reduce the
load of contamination and necrotic tissue prior to dressing
application. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hemostasis
All methods of wound irrigation are adjuncts and not substitutes
to what? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > sharp surgical debridement
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for small
wounds is: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1-3 liters
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The current recommendation of irrigation volume for moderate
wounds is: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 4-8 liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for large
wounds or wounds with evidence of heavy contamination is: -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 9 or more liters
T/F: Normal saline, sterile water, and potable tap water all have
comparable efficacy and safety as irrigation solutions - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > True
T/F: The inclusion of irrigation fluid additives such as iodine,
bacitracin, or antibiotics has proven benefits. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
False
What risk factors of invasive fungal infections assessed for
during the first wound debridement? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > -
Dismounted blast injury
- Above knee immediate amputation
- Extensive perineal /genitourinary / rectal injury
- Massive transfusion of > 20 units in the first 24 hours (or
anticipation of 20 units)
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T/F: All wounds must be closed prior to arrival at a definitive
care location to prevent further bacterial and fungal introduction
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > False --> most wounds should not be closed
prior to arrival at a definitive care location
T/F: Placement of antibiotic impregnated polymethylmethacrylate
can be used as an adjunct to debridement and irrigation of a
wound to deliver increased local antibiotic concentrations while
minimizing the associated side effects of high systemic loads of
these antibiotics - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > True
A(n) _______________ event refers to an iatrogenic event in which a
sponge or surgical instrument is deliberately or unintentionally
left behind while the wound proceeds to definitive management -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > RFO
Explosive munitions injure through how many major
mechanisms? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Primary blast injury, secondary
blast injury, tertiary blast injury, quaternary
Propelled explosive devices impaled in a casualty usually consist
of: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > propulsion system, a trigger mechanism,
and a main explosive charge
EFMB STUDY GUIDE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED
{380 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW! |
10% GUARANTEED PASS
The majority of scorpion envenomations can be adequately
managed with_____________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > pain medications
and routine wound management to include tetanus prophylaxis
_______________________ is a safe antiemetic in the adult population
and is increasingly the therapy of choice for acute
undifferentiated and trauma related nausea - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Ondansetron
T/F: In no circumstance should a neurologic examination take
priority over measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter,
and all results must be considered in the context of the
neurologic examination and overall patient status. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > False, in no circumstance should the examination of optic
nerve sheath diameter take priority over neurologic examination
Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is a non-pharmacologic pain
therapy for mild to moderate pain or an adjunct to opioid
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medications. BFA is accomplished by applying needles to which
body part? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Ear
During debridement, extremity wounds should be extended
________________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > in a longitudinal manner
(parallel to the bone)
During debridement, truncal wounds should be
extended_______________. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > along Langer's lines
Due to their heavy contamination and the diminished healing
capacity, how long should the closure of blast wounds be avoided
after the injury occurs? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 48 hours
Assurance of ___________________ and removal of all nonviable
skin, fat, fascia, muscle, and bone are essential to reduce the
load of contamination and necrotic tissue prior to dressing
application. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hemostasis
All methods of wound irrigation are adjuncts and not substitutes
to what? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > sharp surgical debridement
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for small
wounds is: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1-3 liters
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The current recommendation of irrigation volume for moderate
wounds is: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 4-8 liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for large
wounds or wounds with evidence of heavy contamination is: -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 9 or more liters
T/F: Normal saline, sterile water, and potable tap water all have
comparable efficacy and safety as irrigation solutions - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > True
T/F: The inclusion of irrigation fluid additives such as iodine,
bacitracin, or antibiotics has proven benefits. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
False
What risk factors of invasive fungal infections assessed for
during the first wound debridement? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > -
Dismounted blast injury
- Above knee immediate amputation
- Extensive perineal /genitourinary / rectal injury
- Massive transfusion of > 20 units in the first 24 hours (or
anticipation of 20 units)
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T/F: All wounds must be closed prior to arrival at a definitive
care location to prevent further bacterial and fungal introduction
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > False --> most wounds should not be closed
prior to arrival at a definitive care location
T/F: Placement of antibiotic impregnated polymethylmethacrylate
can be used as an adjunct to debridement and irrigation of a
wound to deliver increased local antibiotic concentrations while
minimizing the associated side effects of high systemic loads of
these antibiotics - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > True
A(n) _______________ event refers to an iatrogenic event in which a
sponge or surgical instrument is deliberately or unintentionally
left behind while the wound proceeds to definitive management -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > RFO
Explosive munitions injure through how many major
mechanisms? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Primary blast injury, secondary
blast injury, tertiary blast injury, quaternary
Propelled explosive devices impaled in a casualty usually consist
of: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > propulsion system, a trigger mechanism,
and a main explosive charge
