Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam EXAM fully solved
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If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until
proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion,
*pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel,
diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
,If you see the rear end of the vehicle is damaged in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
CORRECT ANSWER Secondary anterior injuries, esp if the pt wasn't restrained. "Wiplash"
injuries, *coup contrecoup injury.
Phases of Deceleration - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the
vehicle strikes another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during
sudden braking & continues through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that
consist of internal organs that continue forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical
restraints. 4) Secondary collisions, which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving
within the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is
hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Velocity - CORRECT ANSWER "Speed kills"- causes more damage than mass.
Seat Belt Use - CORRECT ANSWER All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Airbag Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest
and arms. Minor corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on the airbag, and it may
irritate the skin.
Down and Under Pathway - CORRECT ANSWER Occupant slides under the steering wheel or
the dash. The knees hit the dashboard, and transmit energy up the leg, to the femur/pelvis. If the
feet are locked in place, it can cause femur fractures.
Up and Over Pathway - CORRECT ANSWER Chest hits the steering wheel, head hits the
windshield and anterior portion of the throat hits the top of the steering wheel. Can cause
significant head and neck injuries.
, Head on Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER Head on impact- motorcycle
strikes another object and stops its forward motion, while the rider continues forward motion
until stopped by outside force. This causes the rider to go over the handlebars, which causes
femur fractures, and tib fractures.
Angular Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER The motorcycle strikes an
object, or another vehicle at an angel so that the rider sustains direct crushing injuries to the
lower extremity between the object and motorcycle.
Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER With any motorcycle crash, the helmet should be
removed carefully if airway management techniques cannot be performed with the helmet in
place or the helmet doesn't fit properly on the riders head.
Pedestrian Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Most pedestrian injuries occur at an intersection, at
night. First, the pedestrian is hit in the lower extremities with the cars bumpers. Second, the
pedestrian is thrown on the top of the car (resulting in brain injuries, and pelvic fractures. Third,
the pedestrian hits the ground or some other object after rolling off the top or the side of the
vehicle.
Waddell Triad - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to the pattern of automobile pedestrian injuries
in children and people of short stature; 1) bumper hits the pelvis/femur instead of the knees, 2)
the chest & abdomen hit the grill or low on the hood of the car (sternal & rib fractures), 3) the
pt's face hits the hood, then flies back, and hits the ground.
Fall Severity Factors - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Height- determines the velocity of the fall. A
fall greater than 15 feet or 2.5-3 times the pt's height will have a greater injury & higher rate of
death. 2) Position- children usually land on their heads (more mass), and adults tend to try to
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(Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct
If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until
proven otherwise), tracheal injury.
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion,
*pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear.
If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bruised abdomen, bruised knee, misplaced kneecap. Ruptured spleen, liver, bowel,
diaphragm. Fractured patella, dislocated knee, *femoral fracture, dislocated hip.
,If you see the rear end of the vehicle is damaged in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? -
CORRECT ANSWER Secondary anterior injuries, esp if the pt wasn't restrained. "Wiplash"
injuries, *coup contrecoup injury.
Phases of Deceleration - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Deceleration of the vehicle, occurs when the
vehicle strikes another object & comes to a stop. 2) Deceleration of occupant, which starts during
sudden braking & continues through the whole crash. 3) Deceleration of internal organs, that
consist of internal organs that continue forward momentum until they're stopped by anatomical
restraints. 4) Secondary collisions, which occur when a vehicle occupant is hit by objects moving
within the vehicle (loose objects). 5) Additional impacts, that the vehicle may receive when it is
hit by a second vehicle or is deflected into another.
Velocity - CORRECT ANSWER "Speed kills"- causes more damage than mass.
Seat Belt Use - CORRECT ANSWER All arguments against seat belt use are unfounded.
Airbag Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Common injuries include abrasions to the face, chest
and arms. Minor corrosive effects can occur because of the cornstarch on the airbag, and it may
irritate the skin.
Down and Under Pathway - CORRECT ANSWER Occupant slides under the steering wheel or
the dash. The knees hit the dashboard, and transmit energy up the leg, to the femur/pelvis. If the
feet are locked in place, it can cause femur fractures.
Up and Over Pathway - CORRECT ANSWER Chest hits the steering wheel, head hits the
windshield and anterior portion of the throat hits the top of the steering wheel. Can cause
significant head and neck injuries.
, Head on Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER Head on impact- motorcycle
strikes another object and stops its forward motion, while the rider continues forward motion
until stopped by outside force. This causes the rider to go over the handlebars, which causes
femur fractures, and tib fractures.
Angular Impact in Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER The motorcycle strikes an
object, or another vehicle at an angel so that the rider sustains direct crushing injuries to the
lower extremity between the object and motorcycle.
Motorcycle Crashes - CORRECT ANSWER With any motorcycle crash, the helmet should be
removed carefully if airway management techniques cannot be performed with the helmet in
place or the helmet doesn't fit properly on the riders head.
Pedestrian Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Most pedestrian injuries occur at an intersection, at
night. First, the pedestrian is hit in the lower extremities with the cars bumpers. Second, the
pedestrian is thrown on the top of the car (resulting in brain injuries, and pelvic fractures. Third,
the pedestrian hits the ground or some other object after rolling off the top or the side of the
vehicle.
Waddell Triad - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to the pattern of automobile pedestrian injuries
in children and people of short stature; 1) bumper hits the pelvis/femur instead of the knees, 2)
the chest & abdomen hit the grill or low on the hood of the car (sternal & rib fractures), 3) the
pt's face hits the hood, then flies back, and hits the ground.
Fall Severity Factors - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Height- determines the velocity of the fall. A
fall greater than 15 feet or 2.5-3 times the pt's height will have a greater injury & higher rate of
death. 2) Position- children usually land on their heads (more mass), and adults tend to try to
