EMT Trauma Questions with 100% Correct Answers

EMT Trauma Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
Open pnuemothorax Correct Answer: penetrating injury
that creates open hole, makes suckling sound


Spontaneous pneumothorax Correct Answer: can be
result of weak spot on the lung, usually is non traumatic


Flail chest Correct Answer: three or more ribs broken in
two or more places, often requires positive pressure
ventillations


Chest Injury treatment Correct Answer: high flow oxygen


Pulmonary contusion Correct Answer: bruising injury to
the lung that can compromise diffusion


Myocardial contusion Correct Answer: bruising of the
heart muscle that can mimic symptoms of a heart
attack


Commotio cordis Correct Answer: occurs from direct
blow to the chest, and can result in immediate cardiac
arrest (VFIB)

, Cardiac tamponade Correct Answer: when blood fills
the space between the pericardial sac and the heart


Great vessel location Correct Answer: mediastinum


Flutter valve Correct Answer: one way valve that allows
air to leave the chest cavity, but not to return


Cause of hemothorax Correct Answer: damage to
neurovascular bundle


Phrenic nerve exit Correct Answer: C3 C4 C5


Spinal cord injury below C5 Correct Answer: Causes loss
in intercostal power


Minute Volume Correct Answer: number of breaths x
volume air


Chest trauma IND Correct Answer: spinal injury


Deadly dozen chest injuries Correct Answer:
Airway/Bronchial obstruction


Diaphragmatic/Esophageal tear