EMT--Trauma Comprehensive Exam
Questions Correctly Solved |Graded A|
DOT 2025
A 45-year-old male presents with a severe nosebleed after a fall. He is conscious, alert, and
breathing normally. You should:
A. Apply a cold compress to his nose
B. Have the patient lean forward and pinch the nostrils together
C. Tilt the patient's head backward to control the bleeding
D. Apply a sterile dressing to the outside of his nose
The primary goal when managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury is to:
A. Immobilize the patient's head and neck
B. Administer oxygen to maintain saturation
C. Control any bleeding
D. Minimize movement of the spine
A patient has a large open wound on his leg with visible bone fragments. The best way to
manage this injury is to:
A. Apply a tourniquet above the wound site
B. Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding
C. Gently realign the bone to its normal position
D. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and stabilize it
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,A patient has a penetrating injury to the abdomen with an evisceration of the intestines. You
should:
A. Apply direct pressure to the wound
B. Pack the eviscerated organs back into the abdomen
C. Cover the exposed organs with a moist, sterile dressing
D. Place the patient in a lateral position to allow drainage
Which of the following is a sign of hypovolemic shock?
A. Increased urine output
B. Warm, flushed skin
C. Rapid, weak pulse
D. Decreased respiratory rate
A patient with a closed head injury is unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8.
You should:
A. Attempt to awaken the patient and ask simple questions
B. Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for rapid transport
C. Perform a full assessment of the head, neck, and spine
D. Apply a cervical collar and monitor vital signs in place
A patient has an open fracture of the forearm with a visible bone protruding from the wound.
What is your first priority?
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, A. Control bleeding and apply a dressing
B. Control bleeding and cover the wound with a sterile dressing
C. Apply a splint and elevate the arm
D. Align the bone fragments and apply a cast
A child is struck by a car and is unresponsive with irregular breathing. The best action to take is:
A. Start chest compressions and apply an AED
B. Perform a primary assessment and provide rapid transport
C. Administer oxygen and check for a pulse
D. Begin CPR if the child is not breathing
You arrive at the scene of a traumatic injury and find a patient with severe burns to the face and
both arms. You should:
A. Remove the patient from the source of the burn and stop the burning process
B. Begin fluid resuscitation before addressing the burns
C. Immediately start CPR if the patient is not breathing
D. Keep the patient warm with blankets and monitor for shock
A burn patient presents with second-degree burns covering both lower extremities. The most
appropriate management involves:
A. Applying cool, moist compresses to the burns
B. Applying ice packs directly to the burns
C. Covering the burns with a sterile dressing and transporting
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Questions Correctly Solved |Graded A|
DOT 2025
A 45-year-old male presents with a severe nosebleed after a fall. He is conscious, alert, and
breathing normally. You should:
A. Apply a cold compress to his nose
B. Have the patient lean forward and pinch the nostrils together
C. Tilt the patient's head backward to control the bleeding
D. Apply a sterile dressing to the outside of his nose
The primary goal when managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury is to:
A. Immobilize the patient's head and neck
B. Administer oxygen to maintain saturation
C. Control any bleeding
D. Minimize movement of the spine
A patient has a large open wound on his leg with visible bone fragments. The best way to
manage this injury is to:
A. Apply a tourniquet above the wound site
B. Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding
C. Gently realign the bone to its normal position
D. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and stabilize it
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,A patient has a penetrating injury to the abdomen with an evisceration of the intestines. You
should:
A. Apply direct pressure to the wound
B. Pack the eviscerated organs back into the abdomen
C. Cover the exposed organs with a moist, sterile dressing
D. Place the patient in a lateral position to allow drainage
Which of the following is a sign of hypovolemic shock?
A. Increased urine output
B. Warm, flushed skin
C. Rapid, weak pulse
D. Decreased respiratory rate
A patient with a closed head injury is unconscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8.
You should:
A. Attempt to awaken the patient and ask simple questions
B. Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for rapid transport
C. Perform a full assessment of the head, neck, and spine
D. Apply a cervical collar and monitor vital signs in place
A patient has an open fracture of the forearm with a visible bone protruding from the wound.
What is your first priority?
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, A. Control bleeding and apply a dressing
B. Control bleeding and cover the wound with a sterile dressing
C. Apply a splint and elevate the arm
D. Align the bone fragments and apply a cast
A child is struck by a car and is unresponsive with irregular breathing. The best action to take is:
A. Start chest compressions and apply an AED
B. Perform a primary assessment and provide rapid transport
C. Administer oxygen and check for a pulse
D. Begin CPR if the child is not breathing
You arrive at the scene of a traumatic injury and find a patient with severe burns to the face and
both arms. You should:
A. Remove the patient from the source of the burn and stop the burning process
B. Begin fluid resuscitation before addressing the burns
C. Immediately start CPR if the patient is not breathing
D. Keep the patient warm with blankets and monitor for shock
A burn patient presents with second-degree burns covering both lower extremities. The most
appropriate management involves:
A. Applying cool, moist compresses to the burns
B. Applying ice packs directly to the burns
C. Covering the burns with a sterile dressing and transporting
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