Emt shock & trauma module exam with
correct answers 2025
Hypovolemic Shock <correct answer>volume (blood) loss and can be hemorrhagic
and non-hemorrhagic (dehydration/poor skin turgor)
Neurogenic shock <correct answer>can be caused by trauma to the spine from
hitting the ground
Three types of damages in car accidents <correct answer>1.) Vehicle 2.) body 3.)
organs (against chest wall)
The best way to control bleeding is to <correct answer>apply direct pressure
Mechanism of injury (MOI) <correct answer>If significant might be associate with
potentially life-threatening injuries
Injuries below nipple line may involve <correct answer>organs of chest and
abdomen
Pelvic trauma can lead to <correct answer>extensive blood loss
Bruise <correct answer>contusion
Scalp laceration bleeding <correct answer>may be difficult to control
Brainstem injury can lead to immediate death due to <correct answer>loss of vital
functions like heart beat and breathing
multisystem trauma <correct answer>Trauma that affects more than one body
system.
Rear-end collisions cause <correct answer>thorax and lower extremities to push
forward while head and neck stay at rest
Pneumothorax leads to loss of functioning to the <correct answer>alveoli
, Joint injuries can lead to <correct answer>long term disability
Treat contusions with <correct answer>ice, not heat
Hit by baseball in face may cause <correct answer>orbital fracture
Asymmetrical chest wall movement is caused by <correct answer>Flail chest
Femur fracture that is pulseless after traction applied has <correct answer>the
bone interfering with femoral artery
Heat exhaustion patient that begins to deteriorate <correct answer>should be
transported
Inside hot/humid homes of elderly with hot/dry skin might lead to <correct
answer>heat stroke
Monitor significant injuries that appear stable frequently for <correct
answer>progression of shock
Blunt force trauma to a pregnant woman can cause <correct answer>placenta
abruptio
Significant MOI, with LOC and returns with mumbling words has a <correct
answer>serious head injury
With burns <correct answer>stop the burning process
Chest injury with signs of shock, be suspicious of <correct answer>hemothorax
Large amount of bleed through of a bandage may require a <correct
answer>tourniquet
Priority of assessment is to <correct answer>ID and treat life threats
Look for entrance and exit wounds for <correct answer>Gun shot wounds (GSW)
correct answers 2025
Hypovolemic Shock <correct answer>volume (blood) loss and can be hemorrhagic
and non-hemorrhagic (dehydration/poor skin turgor)
Neurogenic shock <correct answer>can be caused by trauma to the spine from
hitting the ground
Three types of damages in car accidents <correct answer>1.) Vehicle 2.) body 3.)
organs (against chest wall)
The best way to control bleeding is to <correct answer>apply direct pressure
Mechanism of injury (MOI) <correct answer>If significant might be associate with
potentially life-threatening injuries
Injuries below nipple line may involve <correct answer>organs of chest and
abdomen
Pelvic trauma can lead to <correct answer>extensive blood loss
Bruise <correct answer>contusion
Scalp laceration bleeding <correct answer>may be difficult to control
Brainstem injury can lead to immediate death due to <correct answer>loss of vital
functions like heart beat and breathing
multisystem trauma <correct answer>Trauma that affects more than one body
system.
Rear-end collisions cause <correct answer>thorax and lower extremities to push
forward while head and neck stay at rest
Pneumothorax leads to loss of functioning to the <correct answer>alveoli
, Joint injuries can lead to <correct answer>long term disability
Treat contusions with <correct answer>ice, not heat
Hit by baseball in face may cause <correct answer>orbital fracture
Asymmetrical chest wall movement is caused by <correct answer>Flail chest
Femur fracture that is pulseless after traction applied has <correct answer>the
bone interfering with femoral artery
Heat exhaustion patient that begins to deteriorate <correct answer>should be
transported
Inside hot/humid homes of elderly with hot/dry skin might lead to <correct
answer>heat stroke
Monitor significant injuries that appear stable frequently for <correct
answer>progression of shock
Blunt force trauma to a pregnant woman can cause <correct answer>placenta
abruptio
Significant MOI, with LOC and returns with mumbling words has a <correct
answer>serious head injury
With burns <correct answer>stop the burning process
Chest injury with signs of shock, be suspicious of <correct answer>hemothorax
Large amount of bleed through of a bandage may require a <correct
answer>tourniquet
Priority of assessment is to <correct answer>ID and treat life threats
Look for entrance and exit wounds for <correct answer>Gun shot wounds (GSW)
