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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which of the following is another way of describing the condition of shock?
hypotension
hypoperfusion
hemorrhage
internal bleeding
The major cause of shock that the EMT will encounter in a patient is:
vomiting
excessive sweating
hemorrhage
high blood pressure
Your patient is a 6-year-old child who has fallen down while running on a sidewalk.The Patient has abrasions on both knees and the palms of both hands that are oozing blood. This is an example of bleeding from which of the following types of vessels?
capillaries
veins
arteries
lymphatic vessels
Which of the following is a characteristic of arterial bleeding?
spurting under pressure
dark red color
steady flow
oozing
Your patient is a 12-year-old who ran his arm through a glass window and has an 8 inch laceration on his anterior forearm. You have applied direct pressure and additional dressings, but these have become saturated due to continued bleeding. Which of the following should you do now?
remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply direct pressure with gloved hand, and elevate the arm
remove the pressure dressing and bandage, apply an ice pack to the wound, and bandage it in place with elastic bandage
apply additional dressing material, bandage it in place, and apply pressure to the brachial artery
apply a tourniquet
Which of the following is a concern in a patient who received burns to his hand when he grabbed a live electrical wire?
the burning will continue for hours, perhaps days
inhalation of toxic gasses
the extent of tissue damage may be much greater than it appears on the surface
the patient remains an electrocution hazard to rescuers for several minutes after being removed from the source of electricity
Which of the following is the correct sequence for controlling external bleeding?
direct pressure with dressing & pressure bandage, elevation, tourniquet
direct pressure, ice, pressure point compression, elevation, tourniquet
rinse with alcohol, direct pressure, pressure point compression, tourniquet
direct pressure, dressing and pressure bandage, tourniquet
Your patient is a 28-year-old male who cut his thigh with a chain saw. It appears that he has lost about 600cc of blood. Which of the following is NOT part of the proper management of this patient?
administration of oxygen
replacement of fluid level by giving the patient adequate amounts of water
splinting the extremity
placing the patient in a supine position
Which of the following best describes the location of the femoral artery pressure point?
at the crease where the thigh meets the trunk
on the medial aspect of the posterior knee
on top of the foot
posterior to the medial malleolus of the ankle
Which of the following is NOT recommended when controlling epistaxis?
pinching the nostrils together
placing the unconscious patient in the recovery position
keeping the patient calm and quiet
having the patient tilt the head backward to evaluate the nose
Which of the following circumstances may result in hypoperfusion?
blood vessels are dilated
the heart is damaged and fails as a pump
excessive bleeding
all of the above
Your patient is a 33-year-old man who has a gunshot wound to his right leg and has active, steady, dark red bleeding. He is awake, and is pale and diaphoretic. He has a strong radial pulse of 112, a respiratory rate of 24, and blood pressure of 122/82. He has no other injuries or complaints. Which of the following is the best sequence of steps in the management of this patient?
high-flow oxygen, elevation of the extremity, application of ice
high-flow oxygen, direct pressure, splinting the leg
high-flow oxygen, tourniquet, pressure point, elevation of the extremity
cervical spine immobilization, high flow oxygen, direct pressure, pressure point compression
Which of the following should increase the EMTS suspicion of internal bleeding?
A fall from a height 2 or more times the patient`s height
A high speed motor vehicle collision
A penetrating trauma to the chest or abdomen
all of the above
Which of the following will worsen the condition of a patient in shock?
conducting oneself in a manner that increases the patient fear and anxiety
elevating the patients leg 8 to 10 inches
transporting without first splinting all extremity fractures
applying high-flow oxygen when it is not needed
Which of the following is major function of the skin?
temperature regulation
protection from the environment
allows sweating
all of the above
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
adipose tissue
epidermis
dermis
fascia
Which of the following is required in the management of all open soft-tissue injuries?
providing high-flow oxygen to the patient
cervical spine precautions
application of a disinfectant solution
the use of body substance isolation by the EMT
An injury in which the epidermis remains intact, but in which blood vessels and cells in the dermis may be injured, is a/an
Abrasion
contusion
concussion
avulsion
Which of the following types of wounds has a small opening into the skin, but may be quite deep and is often caused by instruments such as nails, ice picks or pencils?
laceration
incision
puncture wound
avulsion
A wound in which the epidermis is scraped away, such as commonly occurs when a child falls on his knees on a sidewalk, is called a/an:
abrasion
avulsion
evisceration
contusion
An injury caused by heavy pressure to the tissues, such as when an extremity is trapped under a fallen tree, that results in damage to the muscle cells and the accumulation of waste products in the tissue is called a/an:
contusion
evisceration
abrasion
crush injury
Which of the following best described an avulsion?
the epidermis is scraped away by a rough surface
an accumulation of blood beneath the skin resulting in swelling
an injury caused by a sharp, pointed object
a flap of skin is partially or completely torn away from the underlying tissue
Bleeding from soft tissue injuries is usually controllable with which one of the following techniques?
elevation of the injured part
direct pressure
running cold water over the wound
application of an ice pack or chemical cold pack
Which of the following is NOT an open tissue injury?
evisceration
contusion
avulsion
abrasion
A 36-year-old man has accidentally shot a nail into his thigh while using a nail gun. Under which of the following circumstance should the nail be REMOVED from the injury?
bleeding from the wound is minimal
the patient`s distal pulse, motor function and sensation are intact
the nail is less than two inches in length
none of the above
Which of the following is NOT part of the circulatory system?
heart
brain
blood vessels
blood
In which of the following vessels does the vital exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste take place?
capillary
venules
arterioles
veins
What is your first objective of burn care?
relieve that patients pain
stop the burning process
prevent infection
transporting the patient immediately
A 7-year-old girl has been struck in the thigh with a baseball. The skin is intact but is quickly becoming discolored, the area is slightly swollen and is tender to palpation. There is no deformity and the patient has been able to walk on the extremity since the injury, although it has been painful. Which of the following is best method of treating this wound
apply firm direct pressure, followed by a pressure dressing
use a pediatric traction splint, then place a cold pack over the site
place a cold pack over the injury
apply an occlusive dressing over the site
Which of the following BEST describes the function of blood?
It is a life-giving liquid that supports all the body's functions to maintain hypoperfusion.
It clots, flows, transports, protects, and excretes on a daily basis.
It transports gases and nutrients, aids in excretion, and provides protection and regulation.
It flows from the heart with the vital gases and nutrients needed to maintain a lack of perfusion.
Which of the following is recommended when caring for an amputated part?
always transport the amputated part with the patient
wrap the part in aluminum foil to preserve body temperature
wrap the part with a wet 4x4, seal the part in a plastic bag and place on a cold pack, and transport with patient if possible
rinse away debris with a saline solution and place the part in a container of ice
A burn extending into the subcutaneous fat would be classified as which degree of burn?
superficial
superficial partial thickness
partial thickness
full thickness
Which of the following best describes a partial thickness burn?
a skin is red and moist with blister formation
the skin is white and dry with no sensation of pain
the skin is red, but dry and painful
the skin is charred or blackened and lacks sensation
Your patient is a 25-year-old man who picked up an iron skillet with a very hot handle. He has a reddened area with blisters across the palm of his hand. Which of the following must be avoided in the prehospital management of this wound?
cooling the burn with cold water
application of a wet, sterile dressing
application of antibiotic ointment
elevation of wound above the level of the heart
Your patient is a 35 year old female who spilled a cup of coffee on herself. She has an area about twice the size of the palm of her hand on her right thigh that is red and painful, but without blisters. In caring for this injury in the prehospital setting, which of the following is appropriate?
apply a plastic bag full of ice to the skin
apply an antibiotic ointment
apply a sterile dressing moistened with saline solution
apply a lotion containing a topical anesthetic and aloe vera
For which of the following patients should the EMT carefully continue to monitor the patients ventilator status throughout treatment and transport?
a 34-year old male who opened the radiator of his car and hot fluid sprayed on his chest, resulting in redness and pain in the area about the size of the patient`s hand
a 16 year old male whose shirt caught on fire, resulting in circumferential burns of his chest
a 28 year old male who spilled a strong industrial acid on his legs
a 17 year old male with a blistering sunburn on his abdomen
Which of the following types of bandages should NOT be used by the EMT providing wound care?
a triangle bandage
self-adherent roller gauze
adhesive tape
elastic bandage (ACE)
In caring for a 27 year old male who has a large laceration on his anterior forearm, you have noticed that your dressing has become saturated with blood. Which of the following should you do next?
apply additional dressing material over the top of the original dressing and bandage
apply tourniquet
remove the saturated dressing and apply a large trauma dressing
apply an ice pack over the original dressing
your patient is a 40 year old man who was burned when he spilled gasoline on his pants as he was standing near the pilot light of his water heater. He was partial thickness burns on the front of both legs, and his abdomen. Using the rules of nines, which of the following most accurately represents the extent of body surfaces area burned?
9%
18%
27%
38%
Your patient is a 55 year old male who was found in the parking lot behind a tavern. He stated that he was assaulted and robbed by three individuals. He is complaining of being "hit in the face and punched in his ribs and stomach." Your examination reveals contusions and swelling around both eyes, bleeding from the nose, a laceration of his upper lip. And multiple contusion of the chest, abdomen, and flanks. Which of the following should cause the greatest concern regarding the prehospital care of the patient?
Getting a description of the assailants
potential pneumothorax
the presence of any defensive wounds the patient may have sustained
reducing the swelling around his eyes by applying a cold pack
Which of the following is NOT appropriate in caring for a patient with close soft tissue injuries and a significant mechanism of injury?
anticipate vomiting because of a shock
rule out the possibility of internal bleeding
splint any swollen, deformed extremities
even if the patient has normal vital sign, treat for shock if you think there are internal injuries
Which of the following is a concern with lacerations?
they may be caused by penetrating trauma
they may be caused by blunt trauma
they may indicate deeper underlying tissue damage
all of the above
Which of the following is a concern with a puncture wound?
a strong possibility of contamination
hidden internal bleeding with minimal external bleeding
the object remains impaled in the body
all of the above
Which of the following is consideration in determining the severity of a burn?
the type of agent that caused the burn
other illness or injuries the patient may have
body surfaces area involved in the burn
all of the above
Your patient is a 32 year old man with a fish hook that has perforated his hand between the thumb and index finger. Which of the following is the best way to manage this in the prehospital setting?
pull it out from the same direction which it entered the hand
push it through the wound to avoid further damage from the barbed end
leave it in place
apply a pressure dressing over the hook
which of the following is the most effective way of controlling external bleeding?
running cold water over the wound
using an ice pack
direct pressure with a dressing
elevation of the affected part
Your patient is a 40 year old male who has been exposed to a dry chemical powder and is complaining of severe pain at the site of contact, on both of his hands. He is working in an illegal chemical manufacturing plant and there is decontamination shower on site. Which of the following would be the best way to manage this situation?
brush away as much powder as possible then flush with copious amount of water
brush away as much powder as possible and then pour a bottle of sterile saline solution over the hands
have the fire department connect to the hydrant and spray down the patient from head to toe
brush away the powder and bandage the hands in a position of function
Which of the following is not indicated in the management of a patient in shock?
Preventing loss of body heat by covering the patient with a blanket.
Managing the patient's airway and preventing hypoxia.
Engaging in high-speed ambulance transportation.
Considering proper positioning of the patient.
A patient with a spinal cord injury is diagnosed with neurogenic shock. What type of shock is this categorized as?
Distributive
Obstructive
Septic
Cardiogenic
Which of the following is the most important goal of medication administration during anaphylaxis?
Reduce vasodilation
Reduce pain
Improve mentation
Reduce nasal congestion
