Trauma Assessment and Management
#2 |AEMT Final Quizlet| Answered 100%
A patient presents with a suspected open fracture of the femur. Which of the following is the first
step in managing the injury?
A) Applying a splint
B) Immobilizing the knee
C) Controlling bleeding and assessing neurovascular status
D) Administering pain medication
A trauma patient with blunt chest trauma has difficulty breathing and is hypoxic. What is the
most likely cause?
A) Rib fractures
B) Pneumothorax
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Myocardial contusion
During the rapid trauma assessment, a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury is found to
have a decreased level of consciousness. What should be your next step?
A) Administer analgesics
B) Ensure adequate spinal immobilization
C) Perform a neurological exam
D) Assess for a head injury
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,A trauma patient presents with blood at the mouth and a history of blunt trauma. Which of the
following should be done first?
A) Insert an oropharyngeal airway
B) Ensure airway patency and suction as needed
C) Apply a cervical collar
D) Start IV fluids
A patient with a penetrating injury to the abdomen presents with rigid abdominal muscles. What
is the likely cause of these findings?
A) Ruptured spleen
B) Peritonitis
C) Pneumothorax
D) Blunt force trauma
In the primary survey of a trauma patient, you identify significant facial trauma. What should be
prioritized next?
A) Assess for potential head injury
B) Administer pain medication
C) Ensure airway patency
D) Begin fluid resuscitation
A trauma patient has a suspected pelvic fracture. What is the primary concern?
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, A) Severe pain and shock
B) Hemorrhage and potential internal bleeding
C) Hemorrhagic shock
D) Spinal cord injury
A patient involved in a motor vehicle accident presents with signs of shock. Which type of shock
is most likely?
A) Neurogenic shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Obstructive shock
A trauma patient presents with signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Which of the following
signs would most likely indicate worsening ICP?
A) Slow pulse
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Decreased level of consciousness
D) Increased respiratory rate
A patient has a closed fracture of the tibia with minimal swelling. What should be done
immediately?
A) Apply a splint to the femur
B) Control any bleeding and stabilize the fracture
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#2 |AEMT Final Quizlet| Answered 100%
A patient presents with a suspected open fracture of the femur. Which of the following is the first
step in managing the injury?
A) Applying a splint
B) Immobilizing the knee
C) Controlling bleeding and assessing neurovascular status
D) Administering pain medication
A trauma patient with blunt chest trauma has difficulty breathing and is hypoxic. What is the
most likely cause?
A) Rib fractures
B) Pneumothorax
C) Pulmonary embolism
D) Myocardial contusion
During the rapid trauma assessment, a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury is found to
have a decreased level of consciousness. What should be your next step?
A) Administer analgesics
B) Ensure adequate spinal immobilization
C) Perform a neurological exam
D) Assess for a head injury
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,A trauma patient presents with blood at the mouth and a history of blunt trauma. Which of the
following should be done first?
A) Insert an oropharyngeal airway
B) Ensure airway patency and suction as needed
C) Apply a cervical collar
D) Start IV fluids
A patient with a penetrating injury to the abdomen presents with rigid abdominal muscles. What
is the likely cause of these findings?
A) Ruptured spleen
B) Peritonitis
C) Pneumothorax
D) Blunt force trauma
In the primary survey of a trauma patient, you identify significant facial trauma. What should be
prioritized next?
A) Assess for potential head injury
B) Administer pain medication
C) Ensure airway patency
D) Begin fluid resuscitation
A trauma patient has a suspected pelvic fracture. What is the primary concern?
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, A) Severe pain and shock
B) Hemorrhage and potential internal bleeding
C) Hemorrhagic shock
D) Spinal cord injury
A patient involved in a motor vehicle accident presents with signs of shock. Which type of shock
is most likely?
A) Neurogenic shock
B) Cardiogenic shock
C) Hypovolemic shock
D) Obstructive shock
A trauma patient presents with signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Which of the following
signs would most likely indicate worsening ICP?
A) Slow pulse
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Decreased level of consciousness
D) Increased respiratory rate
A patient has a closed fracture of the tibia with minimal swelling. What should be done
immediately?
A) Apply a splint to the femur
B) Control any bleeding and stabilize the fracture
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