Chapter 24 Test Trauma JB Learning
EMT-B Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
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 -
correct 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
, Chapter 24 Test Trauma JB Learning
EMT-B Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
D. Obtain baseline vital signs -
correct 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 -
correct 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:
EMT-B Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
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 -
correct 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
, Chapter 24 Test Trauma JB Learning
EMT-B Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
D. Obtain baseline vital signs -
correct 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 -
correct 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:
