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OEC Chapter 17 Test Questions and
Answers with 100% Complete Solutions
The combination of which two factors has the most impact
when considering the potential for injury severity? -
ANSWER Stopping distance and speed
You are called to the vehicle maintenance department on the
mountain, where a fairly large explosion has occurred. The
first injured person you talk to tells you that he is having
excruciating ear pain. You recognize that his ear pain may be
caused by: - ANSWER A blast injury
Your patient is an adult skier who collided with a
snowboarder and was found to be unresponsive. The scene is
safe. After establishing the ABCs and stabilizing the patients
head and spine, you will: - ANSWER Perform a head- to- toe
secondary assessment
The "Golden Hour" of the post-injury phase refers to: -
ANSWER The time after injury in which timely interventions
are critical to survival.
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Classifications of mechanism of injury include all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANSWER A.
Crush injury.
B.
Penetrating injury.
C.
Tearing injury.
(answer C is correct)
D.
Blunt injury.
Your patient has been stabbed in the chest with a ski pole. The
mechanism of injury is: - ANSWER Penetrating
A 23-year-old skier falls about 20 feet from the chairlift.
Aside from his complaints of soreness, you don't see any
obvious injuries. The skier states that as long as his legs aren't
broken, he's going to continue skiing. Which of the following
statements would be your best response to him? - ANSWER
"From a fall of that height, you may have some injuries. You
really should be examined."
OEC Chapter 17 Test Questions and
Answers with 100% Complete Solutions
The combination of which two factors has the most impact
when considering the potential for injury severity? -
ANSWER Stopping distance and speed
You are called to the vehicle maintenance department on the
mountain, where a fairly large explosion has occurred. The
first injured person you talk to tells you that he is having
excruciating ear pain. You recognize that his ear pain may be
caused by: - ANSWER A blast injury
Your patient is an adult skier who collided with a
snowboarder and was found to be unresponsive. The scene is
safe. After establishing the ABCs and stabilizing the patients
head and spine, you will: - ANSWER Perform a head- to- toe
secondary assessment
The "Golden Hour" of the post-injury phase refers to: -
ANSWER The time after injury in which timely interventions
are critical to survival.
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Classifications of mechanism of injury include all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANSWER A.
Crush injury.
B.
Penetrating injury.
C.
Tearing injury.
(answer C is correct)
D.
Blunt injury.
Your patient has been stabbed in the chest with a ski pole. The
mechanism of injury is: - ANSWER Penetrating
A 23-year-old skier falls about 20 feet from the chairlift.
Aside from his complaints of soreness, you don't see any
obvious injuries. The skier states that as long as his legs aren't
broken, he's going to continue skiing. Which of the following
statements would be your best response to him? - ANSWER
"From a fall of that height, you may have some injuries. You
really should be examined."
