Chapter 31 EMT Final Exam Test Guide 2024.
Chapter 31 EMT Final Exam Test Guide 2024. A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the: A. proximal femur. B. pelvic girdle. C. femoral shaft. D. pubic symphysis. - ANSWER proximal femur. A 22-year-old female was ejected from her car after striking a tree head-on. As you approach her, you note obvious closed deformities to both of her femurs. She is not moving and does not appear to be conscious. You should: A. administer oxygen and perform a rapid assessment. B. stabilize her head and perform a primary assessment. C. assess for a carotid pulse and assist her ventilations. D. apply manual stabilization to both of her femurs. - ANSWER stabilize her head and perform a primary assessment. With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, the zone of injury is defined as the: A. area of obvious deformity over the site of impact. B. exact part of the bone or joint that was disrupted. C. area of soft-tissue damage surrounding the injury. D. part of the body that sustained secondary injury. - ANSWER area of soft-tissue damage surrounding the injury. A 54-year-old male accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning his gun. Your assessment reveals a small entrance wound to the medial aspect of his right leg. The exit wound is on the opposite side of the
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