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A. 3 - ✔✔1828 - A pt involved in a vehicle crash does not open his eyes, respond verbally, or move
when stimulated. What is his GCS?
A. 3
B. 15
C. 0
D. 1

A. Cardiac tamponade - ✔✔1765 - An unbelted driver struck a tree with his vehicle. Upon
examination of the chest you see bruising to the right side. Your initial vitals are BP 88/76, P 128, R
20. You should suspect
A. Cardiac tamponade
B. Multiple rib fractures
C. Liver laceration
D. Neurogenic shock

A. Chest - ✔✔923 - Which strap should you place first when securing a patient onto a long spine
board?
A. Chest
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B. Abdominal
C. Head
D. Leg

A. Compensated shock - ✔✔16348 - A 40 y/o male complains of abdominal pain after being
assaulted. His abdomen is rigid and tender on assessment. Vital signs are BP 108/68, P 116, R 26.
You should suspect
A. Compensated shock
B. A ruptured diaphragm
C. Decompensated shock
D. Pneumothorax

A. Control bleeding from the leg wound - ✔✔1851 - An unresponsive ten-year-old male was hit by a
car and is bleeding heavily from an open leg fracture. After securing his airway and manually
stabilizing his c-spine, you should.
A. Control bleeding from the leg wound
B. Place pt in Trendelenburg position
C. Perform a rapid trauma assessment
D. Immobilize the extremity using a ladder splint.



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A. Establish c-spine protection, open airway and assess breathing - ✔✔926 - Your pt was on a
third-floor balcony which collapsed. The pt is semi-conscious, has an impaled piece of wood in the
lower right quadrant of the abdomen, an obvious femur fracture and multiple cuts and bruises. You
should
A. Establish c-spine protection, open airway and assess breathing
B. Apply O2 and prepare pt for rapid transport to a trauma center
C. Stabilize impaled object with bulky dressing and establish c-spine protection
D. Assist ventilations with BVM, and splint femur fracture

A. Femur fracture - ✔✔920 - Which of the following is most likely to be life-threatening?
A. Femur fracture
B. Humerus fracture
C. Clavicle fracture
D. Lumbar fracture

A. Fracture pelvis - ✔✔1768 - A 30-year-old male has been struck by a car. You note a contusion
and pain to his left hip. There is no crepitus on exam. Vital signs are BP 110/60 P 72 R 12 You should
suspect
A. Fracture pelvis
B. Ecchymosis
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C. Neurogenic shock
D. Long bone contusion

A. Increased intracranial pressure - ✔✔16359 - A 22-year-old male was hit in the head with a shovel.
He has the following signs and symptoms: altered mental status, increasing BP, decreased pulse and
unequal pupils. What should you suspect?
A. Increased intracranial pressure
B. Blowout orbital fracture
C. Decompensated hemorrhagic shock
D. Basilar skull fracture

A. Increased respiratory effort - ✔✔16357 - A 24-year-old male has been stabbed in the right chest.
Which of the following signs should you expect?
A. Increased respiratory effort
B. Spontaneous pneumothorax
C. Paradoxical chest movement
D. Decreased heart rate

A. Occlusive dressing - ✔✔16346 - A 46 y/o female was involved in a bar fight and has an obvious
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