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12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Direct trauma to the spinal column B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Lateral impact to the spine D. Energy transmission to the spine - ANSWER-D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you to: A. inspect the helmet for cracks. B. obtain baseline vital signs C. stabilize her entire spine D. leave her bicycle helmet on - ANSWER-C. stabilize her entire spine A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control the obvious bleeding and then: A. Obtain baseline vital signs B. assess for an exit wound C. apply a cervical collar D. auscultate bowel sounds - ANSWER-B. Assess for an exit wound According to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), an adult trauma patient should be transported to the highest level of trauma center if he or she: A. was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another patient in the same vehicle was killed B. Has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma. C. has a bleeding disorder or takes anticoagulant medications and has any blunt or penetrating injury. D. has a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg or a heart rate greater than 110 beats/min. - ANSWER-B. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma. According to the Association of Air Medical Services, you should consider air medical transport of a trauma patient if: A. the patient requires advanced life support care and stabilization, and the nearest ALD-ground ambulance is more than 5 to 10 minutes away B. he or she was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another occupant in the same vehicle was killed, even if your patients injuries are minor C. ground transport will take your ambulance out of service for an extended period of time, regardless of the severity of the patients injuries. D. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome. - ANSWER-D. traffic conditions hamper the ability to get the patient to a trauma center by ground within the ideal time frame for the best clinical outcome

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West Coast EMT Chapter 1 -- EMS
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American Heart Association protocols are based on __________.

Select one:

A. theories ready for field trial

B. trends in the EMS community

C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists

D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D.



As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain
based on:

Select one:

A. medical director approval.

B. the patient's condition.

C. an order from a paramedic.

D. the transport time to the hospital. - ANSWER-A.



National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________.

Select one:

A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels

B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director

C. facilitate a national EMS labor group

D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States - ANSWER-
D.



Online medical control requires __________.

Select one:

, A. the presence of an advanced-level provider

B. written protocols approved by medical control

C. a physician's presence on the scene of the call

D. phone or radio contact with the medical director - ANSWER-D.



Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________.

Select one:

A. the experiences of EMTs

B. the opinions of physicians

C. an EMS agency's fiscal resources

D. EMS research - ANSWER-D.



The ability to handle multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________.

Select one:

A. patient empathy

B. patient advocacy

C. integrity

D. time management - ANSWER-D.



The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.

Select one:

A. self-motivation

B. diplomacy

C. time management

D. self-confidence - ANSWER-A.



The ability to understand others and have them understand you is known as
__________.

Select one:
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