WCEMT Block 4 Exam Questions and Correct
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A hematoma develops when:
A. severe swelling compromises arterial circulation
B. small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis
C. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
D. cells and small vessels in the dermis are damageed CORRECT ANSWER: C. large
blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the:
A. dermal layer
B. muscle fascia
C. epidermis
D. fatty layer CORRECT ANSWER: A. dermal layer
All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, except for the:
A. nose
B. mouth
C. anus
D. lips CORRECT ANSWER: D. lips
An abdominal evisceration:
A. should be covered with a bulky dry, sterile dressing
B. often causes severe hypothermia because of heat loss
C. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound
D. is most commonly the result of blunt force trauma CORRECT ANSWER: C. occurs
when organs protrude through an open wounds
An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, result in complete detachment or a
flap of skin, is called a(n):
A. incision
B. avulsion
C. laceration
D. amputation CORRECT ANSWER: B. avulsion
Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, except:
A. prevention of contamination
B. immobilization of the injury
C. control of external hemorrhage
D. protection from further injury CORRECT ANSWER: B. immobilization of the
injury
,Functions of the skin include all of the following, except:
A. regulation of body temperature
B. sending information to the brain
C. the production of key antibodies
D. maintenance of water balance CORRECT ANSWER: C. the production of key
antibodies
In addition to external bleeding, the most significant risk that an open soft-tissue injury
exposes a patient to is:
A. infection
B. nerve damage
C. vessel damage
D. hypothermia CORRECT ANSWER: A. infection
In addition to severe bleeding, the most life-threatening complication associated with an
open neck injury is:
A. an ischemic stroke
B. nerve fiber damage
C. an air embolism
D. a spinal fracture CORRECT ANSWER: C. an air embolism
In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human:
A. is usually less severe because the human mouth is cleaner
B. typically results in a minor infection that is slow-spreading
C. is associated with a much higher incidence of rabies infection
D. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses CORRECT ANSWER:
D. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?
A. subcutaneous layer
B. dermis
C. muscular layer
D. epidermis CORRECT ANSWER: D. epidermis
When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is most important to:
A. assess circulation distal to the site of the injury
B. manipulate the injury site for signs of a fracture
C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries
D. recognize that the integrity of the skin is broken CORRECT ANSWER: C. remain
alert for more severe underlying injuries
When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should:
A. brush away the chemical before flushing with water
B. use forceful streams of water to remove the chemical
C. quickly irrigate the arm with large amounts of water
D. deactivate the chemical with a 5% vinegar solution CORRECT ANSWER: A. brush
away the chemical before flushing with water
, When treating a patient with a partial-thickness burn, you should:
A. rupture any blister to prevent an infection
B. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics
C. immerse the affected part in warm water
D. cover the burn with a moist, sterile dressing CORRECT ANSWER: B. avoid the
use of creams, lotions, or antisepticsB. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics
Which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin?
A. scalp
B. soles of the feet
C. back
D. ears CORRECT ANSWER: D. ears
Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient?
A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest area
B. full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area
C. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area
D. superficial burn covering 50% of the body surface area CORRECT ANSWER: A.
circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest area
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct?
A. a child's head is equal to 14% of his or her total body surface area
B. the anterior arm in the adult is equal to 9% of the total body surface area
C. the anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area
D. the posterior of a child's leg is equal to 13.5% of the body surface area CORRECT
ANSWER: C. the anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area
You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a laceration on the arm of a
young female. During transport, she begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her
hand. You should:
A. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandages as needed
B. remove the bandage and dressing and apply another one
C. remove the gauze bandage and replace it with an elastic one
D. carefully manipulate her arm until the symptoms subside CORRECT ANSWER: A
assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effective controlled with:
A. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings
B. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs
C. ice packs and elevation of the patient's head
D. digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point CORRECT ANSWER: A. direct
pressure using dry, sterile dressings
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
A. the spine might be injured as well
B. bleeding must be controlled early
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A hematoma develops when:
A. severe swelling compromises arterial circulation
B. small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis
C. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
D. cells and small vessels in the dermis are damageed CORRECT ANSWER: C. large
blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the:
A. dermal layer
B. muscle fascia
C. epidermis
D. fatty layer CORRECT ANSWER: A. dermal layer
All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, except for the:
A. nose
B. mouth
C. anus
D. lips CORRECT ANSWER: D. lips
An abdominal evisceration:
A. should be covered with a bulky dry, sterile dressing
B. often causes severe hypothermia because of heat loss
C. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound
D. is most commonly the result of blunt force trauma CORRECT ANSWER: C. occurs
when organs protrude through an open wounds
An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, result in complete detachment or a
flap of skin, is called a(n):
A. incision
B. avulsion
C. laceration
D. amputation CORRECT ANSWER: B. avulsion
Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, except:
A. prevention of contamination
B. immobilization of the injury
C. control of external hemorrhage
D. protection from further injury CORRECT ANSWER: B. immobilization of the
injury
,Functions of the skin include all of the following, except:
A. regulation of body temperature
B. sending information to the brain
C. the production of key antibodies
D. maintenance of water balance CORRECT ANSWER: C. the production of key
antibodies
In addition to external bleeding, the most significant risk that an open soft-tissue injury
exposes a patient to is:
A. infection
B. nerve damage
C. vessel damage
D. hypothermia CORRECT ANSWER: A. infection
In addition to severe bleeding, the most life-threatening complication associated with an
open neck injury is:
A. an ischemic stroke
B. nerve fiber damage
C. an air embolism
D. a spinal fracture CORRECT ANSWER: C. an air embolism
In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human:
A. is usually less severe because the human mouth is cleaner
B. typically results in a minor infection that is slow-spreading
C. is associated with a much higher incidence of rabies infection
D. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses CORRECT ANSWER:
D. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?
A. subcutaneous layer
B. dermis
C. muscular layer
D. epidermis CORRECT ANSWER: D. epidermis
When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is most important to:
A. assess circulation distal to the site of the injury
B. manipulate the injury site for signs of a fracture
C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries
D. recognize that the integrity of the skin is broken CORRECT ANSWER: C. remain
alert for more severe underlying injuries
When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should:
A. brush away the chemical before flushing with water
B. use forceful streams of water to remove the chemical
C. quickly irrigate the arm with large amounts of water
D. deactivate the chemical with a 5% vinegar solution CORRECT ANSWER: A. brush
away the chemical before flushing with water
, When treating a patient with a partial-thickness burn, you should:
A. rupture any blister to prevent an infection
B. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics
C. immerse the affected part in warm water
D. cover the burn with a moist, sterile dressing CORRECT ANSWER: B. avoid the
use of creams, lotions, or antisepticsB. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics
Which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin?
A. scalp
B. soles of the feet
C. back
D. ears CORRECT ANSWER: D. ears
Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient?
A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest area
B. full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area
C. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area
D. superficial burn covering 50% of the body surface area CORRECT ANSWER: A.
circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest area
Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct?
A. a child's head is equal to 14% of his or her total body surface area
B. the anterior arm in the adult is equal to 9% of the total body surface area
C. the anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area
D. the posterior of a child's leg is equal to 13.5% of the body surface area CORRECT
ANSWER: C. the anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area
You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a laceration on the arm of a
young female. During transport, she begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her
hand. You should:
A. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandages as needed
B. remove the bandage and dressing and apply another one
C. remove the gauze bandage and replace it with an elastic one
D. carefully manipulate her arm until the symptoms subside CORRECT ANSWER: A
assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effective controlled with:
A. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings
B. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs
C. ice packs and elevation of the patient's head
D. digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point CORRECT ANSWER: A. direct
pressure using dry, sterile dressings
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
A. the spine might be injured as well
B. bleeding must be controlled early
