EMT - Chapter 36
Exam Questions
and Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, abruption placentae - Answer: separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
multisystem trauma - Answer: trauma in which more than one major body system is involved
1. Traumatic forces are more widely distributed in children than adults and makes them more prone to
multisystem trauma
2. Body surface area is greater and they can lose heat faster
3. Heavy heads and weak neck muscles increase risk of head and c-spine injuries
4. Internal organ placement makes them more susceptible to spleen and liver injuries
5. Greater chest wall flexibility than adults allowing for injuries with fewer external signs of trauma
6. Growth plates not fully developed so trauma can severely impact normal growth
7. Higher energy requirements and fatigue faster than adults - Answer: Summarize anatomical and
physiological changes in children that create special considerations in assessing and managing, and
transporting pediatric trauma patients
1-3; higher; nine times; uterine contractions that progress into labor - Answer: In regards to the
relationship of maternal injuries to fetal distress and death: ____% of minor traumas involving pregnant
women result in fetal loss; the more severe the injury to the mother, the _____ the chances of fetal
injury; fetal death rates are __________ higher than maternal death rates following trauma; and the
most common problem caused by maternal trauma is _____________________.
1. Primary goal is to identify and manage life-threatening injuries
2. Scene size-up
2a. ook for possible MOI and maintain high index of suspicion that more than one major body system is
affected
2b. if patient belongs to a special population, use your knowledge about that throughout your
assessment
3. primary assessment
3a. suspect c-spine injury
3b. assess mental status using the AVPU, Glasgow Coma Scale and pediatric assessment triangle to
provide additional info
3c. establish airway
Exam Questions
and Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, abruption placentae - Answer: separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
multisystem trauma - Answer: trauma in which more than one major body system is involved
1. Traumatic forces are more widely distributed in children than adults and makes them more prone to
multisystem trauma
2. Body surface area is greater and they can lose heat faster
3. Heavy heads and weak neck muscles increase risk of head and c-spine injuries
4. Internal organ placement makes them more susceptible to spleen and liver injuries
5. Greater chest wall flexibility than adults allowing for injuries with fewer external signs of trauma
6. Growth plates not fully developed so trauma can severely impact normal growth
7. Higher energy requirements and fatigue faster than adults - Answer: Summarize anatomical and
physiological changes in children that create special considerations in assessing and managing, and
transporting pediatric trauma patients
1-3; higher; nine times; uterine contractions that progress into labor - Answer: In regards to the
relationship of maternal injuries to fetal distress and death: ____% of minor traumas involving pregnant
women result in fetal loss; the more severe the injury to the mother, the _____ the chances of fetal
injury; fetal death rates are __________ higher than maternal death rates following trauma; and the
most common problem caused by maternal trauma is _____________________.
1. Primary goal is to identify and manage life-threatening injuries
2. Scene size-up
2a. ook for possible MOI and maintain high index of suspicion that more than one major body system is
affected
2b. if patient belongs to a special population, use your knowledge about that throughout your
assessment
3. primary assessment
3a. suspect c-spine injury
3b. assess mental status using the AVPU, Glasgow Coma Scale and pediatric assessment triangle to
provide additional info
3c. establish airway
