EMT Trauma Practice Exam Questions And
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Which of the following is most likely to cause immediate death?
A) aortic rupture
B) pulmonary contusion
C) aortic dissection
D) myocardial contusion -
correct answer ✅A) aortic rupture
A flail chest occurs when:
A) multiple ribs are fractured on both sides of the thoracic cage
B) a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage
C) more than three ribs are fractured on the same side of the chest
D) a segment of fractured ribs bulges during the inhalation phase -
correct answer ✅B) a segment of the chest wall is detached from
the thoracic cage
You arrive at the scene of a major MVC. The patient, a 50 y/o
female, was removed from her vehicle prior to your arrival.
Bystanders who removed her state that she was not wearing a
seatbelt. The patient is unresponsive, tachycardic, and diaphoretic.
Your assessment reveals bilaterally clear and equal breath sounds, a
,EMT Trauma Practice Exam Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
midline trachea, and collapsed jugular veins. You should be MOST
suspicious that this patient has experienced a:
A) tension PTX
B) massive hemothorax
C) laceration of the aorta
D) pericardial tamponade -
correct answer ✅C) laceration of the aorta
You have sealed the open chest wound of a 40 y/o male who was
stabbed in the anterior chest. Your reassessment reveals that he is
experiencing increased respiratory distress and tachycardia, and is
developing cyanosis. You should:
A) partially remove the dressing
B) call for a paramedic ambulance
C) begin rapid transport at once
D) begin ventilatory assistance -
correct answer ✅A) partially remove the dressing
Following a stab wound to the left anterior chest, a 25 y/o male
presents with decreased level of consciousness and signs of shock.
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Which of the following additional assessment findings should
increase your index of suspicion for a cardiac tamponade?
A) widening pulse pressure
B) engorged jugular veins
C) diminished breath sounds
D) a rapid, irregular pulse -
correct answer ✅B) engorged jugular veins
You respond to a residence for a 40 y/o female who was assaulted
by her husband; the scene has been secured by law enforcement.
Upon your arrival, you find the patient lying supine on the floor in
the kitchen. She is semiconscious with severely labored breathing.
Further assessment reveals a large bruise to the left anterior chest,
JVD, and unilaterally absent breath sounds. As your partner is
supporting her ventilations, you should:
A) obtain a set of baseline vital signs
B) insert an OPA
C) immediately request ALS support
D) perform a focused secondary exam -
correct answer ✅C) immediately request ALS support
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An open PTX occurs when:
A) a fractured rib perforates the tissue of the lung
B) extreme pleural pressure causes the lung to rupture
C) air enters the pleural space from a perforated lung
D) air enters the pleural space from outside the body -
correct answer ✅D) air enters the pleural space from outside the
body
A man called EMS 12 hours after injuring his chest. Your assessment
reveals a flail segment to the right side of his chest. The patient is
experiencing respiratory distress and his SpO2 is 78%. His breath
sounds are equal bilaterally and his jugular veins are normal. You
should suspect:
A) tension PTX
B) traumatic asphyxia
C) pulmonary contusion
D) massive hemothorax -
correct answer ✅C) pulmonary contusion
A simple PTX:
A) is commonly caused by blunt chest trauma
Answers Latest Update 2025
Which of the following is most likely to cause immediate death?
A) aortic rupture
B) pulmonary contusion
C) aortic dissection
D) myocardial contusion -
correct answer ✅A) aortic rupture
A flail chest occurs when:
A) multiple ribs are fractured on both sides of the thoracic cage
B) a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage
C) more than three ribs are fractured on the same side of the chest
D) a segment of fractured ribs bulges during the inhalation phase -
correct answer ✅B) a segment of the chest wall is detached from
the thoracic cage
You arrive at the scene of a major MVC. The patient, a 50 y/o
female, was removed from her vehicle prior to your arrival.
Bystanders who removed her state that she was not wearing a
seatbelt. The patient is unresponsive, tachycardic, and diaphoretic.
Your assessment reveals bilaterally clear and equal breath sounds, a
,EMT Trauma Practice Exam Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
midline trachea, and collapsed jugular veins. You should be MOST
suspicious that this patient has experienced a:
A) tension PTX
B) massive hemothorax
C) laceration of the aorta
D) pericardial tamponade -
correct answer ✅C) laceration of the aorta
You have sealed the open chest wound of a 40 y/o male who was
stabbed in the anterior chest. Your reassessment reveals that he is
experiencing increased respiratory distress and tachycardia, and is
developing cyanosis. You should:
A) partially remove the dressing
B) call for a paramedic ambulance
C) begin rapid transport at once
D) begin ventilatory assistance -
correct answer ✅A) partially remove the dressing
Following a stab wound to the left anterior chest, a 25 y/o male
presents with decreased level of consciousness and signs of shock.
,EMT Trauma Practice Exam Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
Which of the following additional assessment findings should
increase your index of suspicion for a cardiac tamponade?
A) widening pulse pressure
B) engorged jugular veins
C) diminished breath sounds
D) a rapid, irregular pulse -
correct answer ✅B) engorged jugular veins
You respond to a residence for a 40 y/o female who was assaulted
by her husband; the scene has been secured by law enforcement.
Upon your arrival, you find the patient lying supine on the floor in
the kitchen. She is semiconscious with severely labored breathing.
Further assessment reveals a large bruise to the left anterior chest,
JVD, and unilaterally absent breath sounds. As your partner is
supporting her ventilations, you should:
A) obtain a set of baseline vital signs
B) insert an OPA
C) immediately request ALS support
D) perform a focused secondary exam -
correct answer ✅C) immediately request ALS support
, EMT Trauma Practice Exam Questions And
Answers Latest Update 2025
An open PTX occurs when:
A) a fractured rib perforates the tissue of the lung
B) extreme pleural pressure causes the lung to rupture
C) air enters the pleural space from a perforated lung
D) air enters the pleural space from outside the body -
correct answer ✅D) air enters the pleural space from outside the
body
A man called EMS 12 hours after injuring his chest. Your assessment
reveals a flail segment to the right side of his chest. The patient is
experiencing respiratory distress and his SpO2 is 78%. His breath
sounds are equal bilaterally and his jugular veins are normal. You
should suspect:
A) tension PTX
B) traumatic asphyxia
C) pulmonary contusion
D) massive hemothorax -
correct answer ✅C) pulmonary contusion
A simple PTX:
A) is commonly caused by blunt chest trauma
