AEMT Chapter 35 Pre Test | Questions
And Answers
Burns from entrance and exit points are caused by electrical arc, which can reach
temperatures of __________ degrees Celsius.
A.
5,500
B.
3,500
C.
4,500
D.
2,500 Correct Ans - 2,500
Which patient has only minor burns?
A.
3 years old, partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
B.
13 years old, partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
C.
33 years old, partial-thickness burns on the genitalia
D.
23 years old, partial-thickness burns on the hands Correct Ans - 13 years old,
partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
You see a patient with burns to the face and neck that appear to be from a chemical
released from a container lying open on its side near the patient. You should:
A.
keep your distance.
B.
approach the patient unless your path is completely blocked by the released chemical.
C.
approach the patient to begin the primary assessment, observing Standard Precautions.
D.
ask the patient to approach you slowly. Correct Ans - keep your distance.
For a patient aged 65, what amount of partial-thickness burns would be considered minor?
A.
5 percent BSA
B.
15 percent BSA
C.
, 45 percent BSA
D.
30 percent BSA Correct Ans - 5 percent BSA
Which of the following statements about electrical burns in TRUE?
A.
Entry burns tend to be smaller in relation to exit burns.
B.
Electrical burns only cause internal injuries that cannot be seen.
C.
They usually are less serious than they appear to be.
D.
The damage they cause usually is confined to the nervous system. Correct Ans -
Entry burns tend to be smaller in relation to exit burns.
Which of the following is NOT a classification of inhalation injuries for a patient who has
experienced thermal burns?
A.
Hydrogen chloride poisoning
B.
Smoke inhalation injury
C.
Heat inhalation injury
D.
Carbon monoxide poisoning Correct Ans - Hydrogen chloride poisoning
After you have controlled a patient's bleeding from a penetrating wound to the shoulder
with direct pressure, you should NEXT:
A.
cover the entire injury with a dressing.
B.
apply a pressure dressing.
C.
bandage the injury.
D.
assess distal circulation and motor function. Correct Ans - apply a pressure
dressing.
Once the total volume of fluid to be infused over 24 hours has been determined, what
percentage of that fluid should be infused in the first 8 hours after an injury?
A.
50%
B.
33%
C.
60%
And Answers
Burns from entrance and exit points are caused by electrical arc, which can reach
temperatures of __________ degrees Celsius.
A.
5,500
B.
3,500
C.
4,500
D.
2,500 Correct Ans - 2,500
Which patient has only minor burns?
A.
3 years old, partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
B.
13 years old, partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
C.
33 years old, partial-thickness burns on the genitalia
D.
23 years old, partial-thickness burns on the hands Correct Ans - 13 years old,
partial-thickness burns over 10 percent of the body
You see a patient with burns to the face and neck that appear to be from a chemical
released from a container lying open on its side near the patient. You should:
A.
keep your distance.
B.
approach the patient unless your path is completely blocked by the released chemical.
C.
approach the patient to begin the primary assessment, observing Standard Precautions.
D.
ask the patient to approach you slowly. Correct Ans - keep your distance.
For a patient aged 65, what amount of partial-thickness burns would be considered minor?
A.
5 percent BSA
B.
15 percent BSA
C.
, 45 percent BSA
D.
30 percent BSA Correct Ans - 5 percent BSA
Which of the following statements about electrical burns in TRUE?
A.
Entry burns tend to be smaller in relation to exit burns.
B.
Electrical burns only cause internal injuries that cannot be seen.
C.
They usually are less serious than they appear to be.
D.
The damage they cause usually is confined to the nervous system. Correct Ans -
Entry burns tend to be smaller in relation to exit burns.
Which of the following is NOT a classification of inhalation injuries for a patient who has
experienced thermal burns?
A.
Hydrogen chloride poisoning
B.
Smoke inhalation injury
C.
Heat inhalation injury
D.
Carbon monoxide poisoning Correct Ans - Hydrogen chloride poisoning
After you have controlled a patient's bleeding from a penetrating wound to the shoulder
with direct pressure, you should NEXT:
A.
cover the entire injury with a dressing.
B.
apply a pressure dressing.
C.
bandage the injury.
D.
assess distal circulation and motor function. Correct Ans - apply a pressure
dressing.
Once the total volume of fluid to be infused over 24 hours has been determined, what
percentage of that fluid should be infused in the first 8 hours after an injury?
A.
50%
B.
33%
C.
60%
