EMT TEST 3 REVIEW, EMT MOD 3 | TEST BANK| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST

EMT TEST 3 REVIEW, EMT MOD 3 | TEST BANK| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient? A) Full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area B) Superficial burn covering 50% of the body surface area C) Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest D) Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area [Ans: - C Which of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma is correct? A) Most of the vital abdominal organs lie within the retroperitoneal space. B) The liver is well protected and is rarely injured during a traumatic event. C) Hollow abdominal organs are vascular and bleed profusely when injured. D) The absence of abdominal pain does not rule out intra-abdominal bleeding. [Ans: - D It would be MOST appropriate to perform a focused secondary assessment on a patient who: A) struck his or her head and is experiencing nausea or vomiting. B) was restrained during a high-speed motor vehicle crash. C) fainted and fell to the ground from a standing position. D) has blood draining from the ears following a head injury. [Ans: - C Which of the following scenarios is an example of a direct injury? A) A child dislocates his elbow after falling on his outstretched arm. B) A passenger fractures her patella after it strikes the dashboard. C) A person lands on his or her feet and fractures the lumbar spine. D) A skier dislocates his knee after a twisting injury to the ankle. [Ans: - B The meninges, along with the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that circulates in between each meningeal layer, function by: A) regenerating brain cells after they have been damaged. B) delivering oxygen directly to the CNS. C) producing leukocytes that protect the brain from infection. D) acting as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord. [Ans: - D Bone marrow produces: A) blood cells. B) lymphocytes. C) electrolytes. D) platelets. [Ans: - A A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the: A) fatty layer. B) muscle fascia. C) dermal layer. D) epidermis. [Ans: - C When a patient experiences a severe spinal injury, he or she: A) will likely be paralyzed from the neck down. B) most commonly has a palpable spinal deformity. C) often loses motor function on one side of the body. D) may lose sensation below the level of the injury. [Ans: - D In contrast to Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever: A) causes painful joint swelling after a few days or weeks. B) presents with flu-like symptoms and a bull's-eye rash. C) can cause paralysis and cardiorespiratory collapse. D) may be confused with rheumatoid arthritis. [Ans: - C You respond to a residence for a 40-year-old female who was assaulted by her husband; the scene has been secured by law enforcement. Upon your arrival, you find the patient lying supine on the floor in the kitchen. She is semiconscious with severely labored breathing. Further assessment reveals a large bruise to the left anterior chest, jugular venous distention, and unilaterally absent breath sounds. As your partner is supporting her ventilations, you should: A) perform a focused secondary exam. B) immediately request ALS support. C) insert an oropharyngeal airway. D) obtain a set of baseline vital signs. [Ans: - B Which of the following statements regarding lightning strikes is correct? A) Lightning strikes may cause cardiac dysrhythmias that spontaneously resolve. B) Victims who are struck by lightning often experience severe full-thickness burns. C) The tissue damage pathway caused by lightning usually occurs through the skin. D) Cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of lightning-related deaths. [Ans: - A