Chapter 24 Test Trauma JB Learning EMT-B

A 12 year old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Secondary fall after the initial impact B. Direct trauma to the spinal column C. Lateral impact to the spine D. Energy transmission to the spine - Answer- D. Energy Transmission to the Spine p.858-859 Blunt Trauma A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to: A. Stabilize her spine B. Leave her bicycle helmet on C. Inspect the helmet for cracks D. Obtain baseline vital signs - Answer- A. Stabilize her spine p.857, Blunt Trauma A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control the obvious bleeding and then: A. Auscultate bowel sounds B. Apply a cervical collar C. Assess for an exit wound D. Obtain baseline vital signs - Answer- C. Assess for an exit wound p.859-860 Penetrating trauma According to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), an adult trauma patient should be transported to the highest level of trauma center if he or she: A. Has a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg or a heart rate greater than 110 beats/min B. was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another patient in the same vehicle was killed C. has a bleeding disorder or takes anticoagulant medications and has any blunt or penetrating injury