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What should you do for a 40-year-old man with a nosebleed after being hit in the nose
during a fight? - ANSWEr-Apply direct pressure by pinching his nostrils together and
ensure he is sitting up and leaning forward.
What condition should you suspect with the presence of subcutaneous emphysema
following blunt trauma to the anterior neck? - ANSWEr-Fractured larynx.
What is the first step in treating a 22-year-old man who had strong acid splashed into
both of his eyes while wearing contact lenses? - ANSWEr-Remove the contact lenses and
begin irrigation of both eyes.
What best describes the pathophysiology of a patient with difficulty breathing, distended
jugular veins, absent breath sounds on one side, and hypotension after blunt force
trauma to the chest? - ANSWEr-Increased pressure in the pleural space is compressing
the great vessels.
What should an EMT do for an unresponsive patient with snoring respirations and a
severe arm injury? - ANSWEr-Apply a proximal tourniquet.
What emergency care should be avoided for a 68-year-old man with partial- and full-
thickness burns to his chest and upper extremities? - ANSWEr-Flushing the burns with
cool water for 10 minutes.
What is the correct action after covering a large open chest wound with an occlusive
dressing and needing to ventilate the patient? - ANSWEr-Ensure the dressing remains
sealed while ventilating with a bag-mask device.
,What should you do after covering a large open chest wound with an occlusive dressing
and needing to ventilate the patient? - ANSWEr-Remove the occlusive dressing.
Which factor would reduce the blood's natural ability to clot, worsening bleeding? -
ANSWEr-Hypothermia.
In which patient would internal or external bleeding be especially severe? - ANSWEr-A
patient with hemophilia.
What does it indicate if a patient's chest collapses and abdomen rises during inhalation?
- ANSWEr-Spinal cord injury.
What should you do for a man bleeding heavily from a cut on the left side of the neck
with a patent airway? - ANSWEr-Cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply
direct pressure.
What is the most likely cause of collapse in a baseball player struck in the chest who is
unresponsive and pulseless? - ANSWEr-Ventricular fibrillation.
What does the presence of a hyphema indicate in a patient with blunt facial trauma? -
ANSWEr-Direct trauma to the eyeball.
What assessment finding indicates a patient with a closed lower extremity fracture may
be developing compartment syndrome? - ANSWEr-The pain is greater than one would
expect for the injury.
Which assessment finding provides the most information regarding a head-injured
patient's condition? - ANSWEr-Mental status.
What should you do if a patient with an open chest wound covered with an occlusive
dressing shows signs of increased heart rate and decreased oxygen saturation? -
ANSWEr-Remove the occlusive dressing.
,What is the recommended ventilation rate for a patient needing assistance with a bag-
mask device? - ANSWEr-Ventilate at 24 breaths/min.
What is the first step in managing a patient with a neck wound who is bleeding heavily
but has an adequate airway? - ANSWEr-Apply high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing
mask at 15 L/min.
What is a common complication in patients with hemophilia when experiencing
bleeding? - ANSWEr-Severe internal or external bleeding.
What should an EMT suspect if a patient shows abnormal chest and abdominal
movement during inhalation? - ANSWEr-Ruptured diaphragm.
What is the immediate action for a patient with a neck wound and adequate breathing? -
ANSWEr-Apply a tight pressure dressing and secure it in place.
What condition is indicated by a patient being apneic and pulseless after chest trauma? -
ANSWEr-Possible myocardial contusion.
What is a sign of compartment syndrome in a limb? - ANSWEr-Increased pain compared
to expected injury.
What does a change in mental status indicate in a head-injured patient? - ANSWEr-
Potential deterioration in condition.
What should be monitored in a patient with an open chest wound during transport? -
ANSWEr-Heart rate, oxygen saturation, and signs of shock.
What is the significance of a patient becoming pale and diaphoretic during transport? -
ANSWEr-Possible hypovolemic shock.
What is the purpose of applying an occlusive dressing to a chest wound? - ANSWEr-To
prevent air from entering the chest cavity.
, What is the primary concern when managing a patient with a significant neck injury? -
ANSWEr-Maintaining airway patency.
What vital signs indicate a patient may be experiencing pericardiac tamponade? -
ANSWEr-A blood pressure of 90/74 mm Hg, pulse of 120 beats/min, and jugular venous
distention.
What is the most reliable indicator of a fractured spinal vertebra? - ANSWEr-Palpable pain
at the site of the injury.
What should be suspected in a patient with a stab wound to the chest, cool clammy skin,
and distended jugular veins? - ANSWEr-A pneumothorax.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for a patient who opens his eyes slightly,
moans to painful stimuli, and pulls his arm away when palpated? - ANSWEr-8
What assessment finding is most concerning in a patient with significant burns? -
ANSWEr-Dry cough and a hoarse voice.
What should be done for a young woman with a head injury who is semiconscious and
bleeding from the nose and ear? - ANSWEr-Cover her ear and nose with a loose gauze
pad to collect the blood.
What is the pathophysiology of a hiker who fell and presents with hypotension,
bradycardia, and pale cool skin? - ANSWEr-Loss of nervous system control over the
systemic vasculature.
What is the appropriate action for a trauma patient with paradoxical movement of the
chest? - ANSWEr-Ventilate the patient with a bag-mask device.
What is the significance of jugular venous distention in a trauma patient? - ANSWEr-It
may indicate increased intrathoracic pressure or fluid overload, often seen in conditions
like pericardiac tamponade.
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What should you do for a 40-year-old man with a nosebleed after being hit in the nose
during a fight? - ANSWEr-Apply direct pressure by pinching his nostrils together and
ensure he is sitting up and leaning forward.
What condition should you suspect with the presence of subcutaneous emphysema
following blunt trauma to the anterior neck? - ANSWEr-Fractured larynx.
What is the first step in treating a 22-year-old man who had strong acid splashed into
both of his eyes while wearing contact lenses? - ANSWEr-Remove the contact lenses and
begin irrigation of both eyes.
What best describes the pathophysiology of a patient with difficulty breathing, distended
jugular veins, absent breath sounds on one side, and hypotension after blunt force
trauma to the chest? - ANSWEr-Increased pressure in the pleural space is compressing
the great vessels.
What should an EMT do for an unresponsive patient with snoring respirations and a
severe arm injury? - ANSWEr-Apply a proximal tourniquet.
What emergency care should be avoided for a 68-year-old man with partial- and full-
thickness burns to his chest and upper extremities? - ANSWEr-Flushing the burns with
cool water for 10 minutes.
What is the correct action after covering a large open chest wound with an occlusive
dressing and needing to ventilate the patient? - ANSWEr-Ensure the dressing remains
sealed while ventilating with a bag-mask device.
,What should you do after covering a large open chest wound with an occlusive dressing
and needing to ventilate the patient? - ANSWEr-Remove the occlusive dressing.
Which factor would reduce the blood's natural ability to clot, worsening bleeding? -
ANSWEr-Hypothermia.
In which patient would internal or external bleeding be especially severe? - ANSWEr-A
patient with hemophilia.
What does it indicate if a patient's chest collapses and abdomen rises during inhalation?
- ANSWEr-Spinal cord injury.
What should you do for a man bleeding heavily from a cut on the left side of the neck
with a patent airway? - ANSWEr-Cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply
direct pressure.
What is the most likely cause of collapse in a baseball player struck in the chest who is
unresponsive and pulseless? - ANSWEr-Ventricular fibrillation.
What does the presence of a hyphema indicate in a patient with blunt facial trauma? -
ANSWEr-Direct trauma to the eyeball.
What assessment finding indicates a patient with a closed lower extremity fracture may
be developing compartment syndrome? - ANSWEr-The pain is greater than one would
expect for the injury.
Which assessment finding provides the most information regarding a head-injured
patient's condition? - ANSWEr-Mental status.
What should you do if a patient with an open chest wound covered with an occlusive
dressing shows signs of increased heart rate and decreased oxygen saturation? -
ANSWEr-Remove the occlusive dressing.
,What is the recommended ventilation rate for a patient needing assistance with a bag-
mask device? - ANSWEr-Ventilate at 24 breaths/min.
What is the first step in managing a patient with a neck wound who is bleeding heavily
but has an adequate airway? - ANSWEr-Apply high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing
mask at 15 L/min.
What is a common complication in patients with hemophilia when experiencing
bleeding? - ANSWEr-Severe internal or external bleeding.
What should an EMT suspect if a patient shows abnormal chest and abdominal
movement during inhalation? - ANSWEr-Ruptured diaphragm.
What is the immediate action for a patient with a neck wound and adequate breathing? -
ANSWEr-Apply a tight pressure dressing and secure it in place.
What condition is indicated by a patient being apneic and pulseless after chest trauma? -
ANSWEr-Possible myocardial contusion.
What is a sign of compartment syndrome in a limb? - ANSWEr-Increased pain compared
to expected injury.
What does a change in mental status indicate in a head-injured patient? - ANSWEr-
Potential deterioration in condition.
What should be monitored in a patient with an open chest wound during transport? -
ANSWEr-Heart rate, oxygen saturation, and signs of shock.
What is the significance of a patient becoming pale and diaphoretic during transport? -
ANSWEr-Possible hypovolemic shock.
What is the purpose of applying an occlusive dressing to a chest wound? - ANSWEr-To
prevent air from entering the chest cavity.
, What is the primary concern when managing a patient with a significant neck injury? -
ANSWEr-Maintaining airway patency.
What vital signs indicate a patient may be experiencing pericardiac tamponade? -
ANSWEr-A blood pressure of 90/74 mm Hg, pulse of 120 beats/min, and jugular venous
distention.
What is the most reliable indicator of a fractured spinal vertebra? - ANSWEr-Palpable pain
at the site of the injury.
What should be suspected in a patient with a stab wound to the chest, cool clammy skin,
and distended jugular veins? - ANSWEr-A pneumothorax.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score for a patient who opens his eyes slightly,
moans to painful stimuli, and pulls his arm away when palpated? - ANSWEr-8
What assessment finding is most concerning in a patient with significant burns? -
ANSWEr-Dry cough and a hoarse voice.
What should be done for a young woman with a head injury who is semiconscious and
bleeding from the nose and ear? - ANSWEr-Cover her ear and nose with a loose gauze
pad to collect the blood.
What is the pathophysiology of a hiker who fell and presents with hypotension,
bradycardia, and pale cool skin? - ANSWEr-Loss of nervous system control over the
systemic vasculature.
What is the appropriate action for a trauma patient with paradoxical movement of the
chest? - ANSWEr-Ventilate the patient with a bag-mask device.
What is the significance of jugular venous distention in a trauma patient? - ANSWEr-It
may indicate increased intrathoracic pressure or fluid overload, often seen in conditions
like pericardiac tamponade.
