Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
You are by the side of an 88-year-old male who fell. He has a hematoma
to his forehead as well as deformity to his left forearm. His daughter
informs you that her father has severe dementia and she cares for him
at home. As you assess him, he continually screams out, "Mary, help
me. I need help!" At this time, which question is most appropriate to
ask the daughter?
A) "Was Mary his wife?"
B) "Is this how he normally is?"
C) "Do you know what he means by this?"
D) "My mother suffers from dementia; it is a terrible disease, isn't it?" -
correct answer ✅B
An 83-year-old female fell down the basement stairs. Once at her side,
she tells you that her left hip hurts and rates it as 10/10. Since the
patient is downstairs, you recognize the need for assistance in
extricating her from the residence. As you start the primary assessment,
you note a dog at the top of the stairs starts growling at you. At this
time, what is your primary concern?
A) Airway
B) Pain
C) Need for additional help
,Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
D) Dog - correct answer ✅D
A car swerved to miss a deer in the road and hit a utility pole at a low
rate of speed. Damage to the car is minimal, but the 82-year-old male
passenger was not wearing a seat belt and hit his head on the
dashboard. He presents as confused and diaphoretic. His daughter, the
driver, states that he has a history of dementia, high blood pressure,
and diabetes, as well as coronary artery disease. She adds that he took
his insulin about 2 hours ago. Which question to the daughter would be
most important at this time?
A) "How far along is the dementia?"
B) "He seems sweaty. Was he feeling okay this morning?"
C) "Did he eat anything today?"
D) "Does he take medication for the high blood pressure?" - correct
answer ✅C
A 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car at a convenience
store. The patient is conscious but confused, and has sustained
multisystem trauma. What would represent the best sequence of care
for this patient?
, Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
A) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, spine motion
restriction precautions, and all other care en route to the hospital
B) Primary assessment, spine motion restriction, and all other care en
route to the hospital
C) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, and all other
care en route to the hospital
D) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, cervical collar,
and all other care en route to the hospital - correct answer ✅A
A 62-year-old female with severe kyphosis fell and hit the back of her
head, which is now oozing blood from a small laceration. Family
members state that she suddenly complained of a "very bad headache"
before collapsing to the kitchen floor. She has snoring respirations and
cyanosis in the extremities. Which intervention should you perform
first?
A) Apply a cervical collar
B) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver
C) Start positive pressure ventilation
D) Cover the laceration - correct answer ✅B
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
You are by the side of an 88-year-old male who fell. He has a hematoma
to his forehead as well as deformity to his left forearm. His daughter
informs you that her father has severe dementia and she cares for him
at home. As you assess him, he continually screams out, "Mary, help
me. I need help!" At this time, which question is most appropriate to
ask the daughter?
A) "Was Mary his wife?"
B) "Is this how he normally is?"
C) "Do you know what he means by this?"
D) "My mother suffers from dementia; it is a terrible disease, isn't it?" -
correct answer ✅B
An 83-year-old female fell down the basement stairs. Once at her side,
she tells you that her left hip hurts and rates it as 10/10. Since the
patient is downstairs, you recognize the need for assistance in
extricating her from the residence. As you start the primary assessment,
you note a dog at the top of the stairs starts growling at you. At this
time, what is your primary concern?
A) Airway
B) Pain
C) Need for additional help
,Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
D) Dog - correct answer ✅D
A car swerved to miss a deer in the road and hit a utility pole at a low
rate of speed. Damage to the car is minimal, but the 82-year-old male
passenger was not wearing a seat belt and hit his head on the
dashboard. He presents as confused and diaphoretic. His daughter, the
driver, states that he has a history of dementia, high blood pressure,
and diabetes, as well as coronary artery disease. She adds that he took
his insulin about 2 hours ago. Which question to the daughter would be
most important at this time?
A) "How far along is the dementia?"
B) "He seems sweaty. Was he feeling okay this morning?"
C) "Did he eat anything today?"
D) "Does he take medication for the high blood pressure?" - correct
answer ✅C
A 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a car at a convenience
store. The patient is conscious but confused, and has sustained
multisystem trauma. What would represent the best sequence of care
for this patient?
, Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 36 Multisystem
Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient
Populations Exam Questions And
Answers
A) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, spine motion
restriction precautions, and all other care en route to the hospital
B) Primary assessment, spine motion restriction, and all other care en
route to the hospital
C) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, and all other
care en route to the hospital
D) Primary assessment, oxygen, secondary assessment, cervical collar,
and all other care en route to the hospital - correct answer ✅A
A 62-year-old female with severe kyphosis fell and hit the back of her
head, which is now oozing blood from a small laceration. Family
members state that she suddenly complained of a "very bad headache"
before collapsing to the kitchen floor. She has snoring respirations and
cyanosis in the extremities. Which intervention should you perform
first?
A) Apply a cervical collar
B) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver
C) Start positive pressure ventilation
D) Cover the laceration - correct answer ✅B
