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The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome is
the __________?


A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes


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, A. Golden period (hour)




When utilizing percutaneous transtracheal ventilation, the correct ration of lung
inflation to lung inflation time, in seconds, is:


A. 1:4
B. 1:5
C. 1:2
D. 2:2


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A. 1:4




Which of the following descriptions meets the criteria for transport to a facility with a
burn unit?


A. A 49 year old female with a partial thickness burn from her elbow to her shoulder
B. A 25 year old male with an electrical burn across his chest
C. A 9 year old make with superficial burns on the backs of both legs
D. A 32 year old female with a partial thickness burn about twice the size of her hand
on her back


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B. A 25 year old male with an electrical burn across his chest




The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor
vehicle collisions?

,A) Down and under
B) Ejection from vehicle
C) Lateral compression
D) Up and over


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B) Ejection from vehicle




Which of the following is a key finding that differentiates cardiac tamponade from
tension pneumothorax?


A) Distended jugular veins
B) Equal breath sounds
C) Hypotension
D) Tachycardia


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B) Equal breath sounds




Which assessment is most beneficial in differentiating hemorrhagic shock from
neurogenic shock in the prehospital setting?


A) Abdomen
B) Blood pressure
C) Neurologic status
D) Skin


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, D) Skin




The preferred method of dressing burns in the prehospital setting is:


A. Dry sterile dressing
B. Moist sterile dressing
C. Wet dressings
D. Petroleum gauze


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A. Dry sterile dressing




Which is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient?


A) Blood
B) Teeth
C) Tongue
D) Vomitus


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C) Tongue




Which of the following is the preferred site for needle decompression of a tension
pneumothorax?


A. 4th intercostal space, midclavicular line, just over the top of the 5th rib
B. 4th intercostal space, midclavicular line, just below the 4th rib

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