EMT TRAUMA FISDAP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

A 53 year old female is hit by a car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You should? - Answer Immobilize long backboard A 28 y/o male, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale cool, diaphoretic, and responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement What should you do? - Answer O2 with positive pressure ventilations What is the most likely cause of periorbital ecchymosis? - Answer Basilar skull fracture A 30y/o male is shot in the mid-thigh. Bleeding continues after the partner applies direct pressure. You Should? - Answer Apply tourniquet 28 y/o Pt driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit a parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with copious amounts of blood around the face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. ANOTHER Most appropriate action? - Answer Jaw thrust without head tilt Male fell while waterskiing unconscious you suspect - Answer head and spine injury Appropriate care for amputated extremity? - Answer Wrap in dry gauze, seal in plastic bag, and place in cool water 28 y/o pt driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit a parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with a copious amount of blood around the face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate? - Answer control bleeding