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4N051 SSgt WAPS - Full SKT Exam With
Answers 2025
Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - correct -answer-Inability to remember
events after an injury.
An important aspect in the assessment of a patient who experienced a previous
brain injury involves:
A) presuming that he or she has cognitive impairment until proven otherwise.
B) contacting the patient's physician to determine the extent of the brain injury.
C) recalling that most patients with a brain injury have other organ dysfunction.
D) speaking with the patient and family to establish what is considered normal for
the patient. - correct -answer-D) speaking with the patient and family to establish
what is considered normal for the patient.
When caring for a patient who is visually impaired, it is important to:
A) allow a service dog to remain with the patient at all times, even if the patient is
critically ill.
B) stand to the side of the patient when speaking if his or her peripheral vision is
impaired.
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C) leave items such as canes and walkers at the residence if the patient will be
carried on a gurney.
D) tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation
and surroundings. - correct -answer-D) tell him or her what is happening, identify
noises, and describe the situation and surroundings.
abrasion - correct -answer-Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a
result of a body part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.
amputation - correct -answer-An injury in which part of the body is completely
severed.
avulsion - correct -answer-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose
or is hanging as a flap.
burns - correct -answer-Injuries in which soft-tissue damage occurs as a result
from thermal heat, frictional heat, toxic chemicals, electricity, or nuclear radiation.
closed injuries - correct -answer-Injuries in which damage occurs beneath the skin
or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact.
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compartment syndrome - correct -answer-Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
contact burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by direct contact with a hot object.
contamination - correct -answer-The presence of infectious organisms or foreign
bodies on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a
patient's body.
contusion - correct -answer-A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath
the skin without breaking the skin.
crush syndrome - correct -answer-Significant metabolic derangement that
develops when crushed extremities or body parts remain trapped for prolonged
periods. This can lead to renal failure and death.
crushing injury - correct -answer-An injury that occurs when a great amount of
force is applied to the body.
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dermis - correct -answer-The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles,
sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels.
ecchymosis - correct -answer-Bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding
within or under the skin.
epidermis - correct -answer-The outer layer of skin that acts as a watertight
protective covering.
evisceration - correct -answer-The displacement of organs outside of the body.
fascia - correct -answer-The fiberlike connective tissue that covers arteries, veins,
tendons, and ligaments.
flame burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by an open flame.
flash burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such
as in an explosion.
4N051 SSgt WAPS - Full SKT Exam With
Answers 2025
Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - correct -answer-Inability to remember
events after an injury.
An important aspect in the assessment of a patient who experienced a previous
brain injury involves:
A) presuming that he or she has cognitive impairment until proven otherwise.
B) contacting the patient's physician to determine the extent of the brain injury.
C) recalling that most patients with a brain injury have other organ dysfunction.
D) speaking with the patient and family to establish what is considered normal for
the patient. - correct -answer-D) speaking with the patient and family to establish
what is considered normal for the patient.
When caring for a patient who is visually impaired, it is important to:
A) allow a service dog to remain with the patient at all times, even if the patient is
critically ill.
B) stand to the side of the patient when speaking if his or her peripheral vision is
impaired.
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C) leave items such as canes and walkers at the residence if the patient will be
carried on a gurney.
D) tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation
and surroundings. - correct -answer-D) tell him or her what is happening, identify
noises, and describe the situation and surroundings.
abrasion - correct -answer-Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a
result of a body part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.
amputation - correct -answer-An injury in which part of the body is completely
severed.
avulsion - correct -answer-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose
or is hanging as a flap.
burns - correct -answer-Injuries in which soft-tissue damage occurs as a result
from thermal heat, frictional heat, toxic chemicals, electricity, or nuclear radiation.
closed injuries - correct -answer-Injuries in which damage occurs beneath the skin
or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact.
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compartment syndrome - correct -answer-Swelling in a confined space that
produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
contact burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by direct contact with a hot object.
contamination - correct -answer-The presence of infectious organisms or foreign
bodies on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a
patient's body.
contusion - correct -answer-A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath
the skin without breaking the skin.
crush syndrome - correct -answer-Significant metabolic derangement that
develops when crushed extremities or body parts remain trapped for prolonged
periods. This can lead to renal failure and death.
crushing injury - correct -answer-An injury that occurs when a great amount of
force is applied to the body.
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dermis - correct -answer-The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles,
sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels.
ecchymosis - correct -answer-Bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding
within or under the skin.
epidermis - correct -answer-The outer layer of skin that acts as a watertight
protective covering.
evisceration - correct -answer-The displacement of organs outside of the body.
fascia - correct -answer-The fiberlike connective tissue that covers arteries, veins,
tendons, and ligaments.
flame burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by an open flame.
flash burn - correct -answer-A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such
as in an explosion.
