Chp25-30
Chp 28 The upper jawbones are called the: A. maxillae B. mastoid C. zygoma. D. mandible.
A. maxillae
Chp 26 External bleeding from a vein is relatively easy to control because: A .veins are under a lower pressure B. veins hold smaller blood volume. C. veins carry deoxygenated blood. D. blood typically oozes from a vein.
A .veins are under a lower pressure
Chp 28 The mastoid process is located approximately: A. 1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear B. 1 inch inferior to the external opening of the ear C. 1 inch posterior to the angle of the mandible. D. ½ inch anterior to the external opening of the ear
A. 1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear
Chp 27 A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover_______ of his body surface area. A. 18% B. 27% C. 45% D. 36%
A. 18%
Chp 26 Significant vital sign changes will occur if the typical adult acutely loses more than _________ of his or her total blood volume.
A. 20% B. 15% C. 10% D. 5% A 20%
Chp26 What is the approximate blood volume of an 80-kg adult male?
A. 6.50 L B. 5.25 L C. 6.0L D. 6.25 L B. 5.25L
Chp25 Your patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13, a systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min. His revised trauma score (RTS) is:
A. 9. B. 8. C. 10. D. 11. A. 9.
Chp 26 Which of the following body systems or components is the least critical for supplying and maintaining adequate blood flow to the body?
A. An effectively pumping heart B. An intact system of blood vessels C. The filtering of blood cells in the spleen D. Adequate blood in the vasculature D. Adequate blood in the vasculature
Chp26 A patient is bleeding severely from a severed femoral artery high in the groin region. Which of the following would most likely control the bleeding?
A. Apply chemical ice packs to the wound and transport. B. Position the patient with his injured side down C. Appiy a topical hemostatic agent with direct pressure D. Applvapeivic binder device to stabilze the peivis. C. Appiy a topical hemostatic agent with direct pressure
Chp25 While assessing a young male who was struck in the chest with a steel pipe, you note that his pulse is rapid and irregular. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A. Bruising of the heart muscle B. underlying cardiac disease. C. a lacerated coronary artery. D. traumatic rupture of the aorta A. Bruising of the heart muscle
Chp25 A 40-year-old unrestrained female impacted the steering wheel of her vehicle with her chest when she hit a tree while traveling at 45 mph. She is conscious and alert, but is experiencing significant chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following injuries is the LEAST likely?
A. Cardiac contusion B. Head injury C.Multiple rib fractures D. Pulmonary contusion B. Head injury
Chp 26 In which of the following situations would external bleeding be the most difficult to control?
A. Carotid artery laceration and a systolic blood pressure of 60 mm Hg B. Jugular vein laceration and a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg C. Femoral artery laceration and a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg D. Antecubital vein laceration and a blood pressure of 138/92 mm Hg C. Femoral artery laceration and a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
Chp25 Which of the following injuries would MOST likely occur as a direct result of the third collision in a motor vehicle crash?
A. Extremity fractures B. Aortic rupture C. Forehead lacerationc D. Flail chest B. Aortic rupture
Chp 26 Which of the following organs can tolerate inadequate perfusion for two to three hours:
A. Heart B. Kidney C. Skeletal muscle D. Brain C. Skeletal muscle
Chp 25 Which of the following would MOST likely occur as the direct result of the second collision in a motor vehicle crash?
A. Intrathoracic hemorrhage B. Collapsed dashboard C. Caved-in passenger door D. Deformed steering wheel D. Deformed steering wheel
Chp 28 When a light is shone into the pupil: A. It should become smaller in size B. both pupils should dilate together. C. it should become larger in size D. the opposite pupil should dilate
A. It should become smaller in size
Chp25 Which of the following statements regarding gunshot wounds is correct?
A. Low-velocity bullets will cause the greatest amount of trauma, B. High-velocity bullets will cause less severe internal injuries. C. The speed of a bullet has the greatest impact on the injury produced. D. The size of a bullet has the greatest impact on the injury produced. C. The speed of a bullet has the greatest impact on the injury produced.
Chp26 Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is correct? A. Patients with hemophilia might bleed spontaneously. B. Hemophilia is defined as a total lack of platelets. C. Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia D. Hemophitacs take aspinn to enhance blood clotting.
A. Patients with hemophilia might bleed spontaneously.
Chp 26 Which ot the tollowing hndings would be the most signincant w en assessing a patient with possible internal bleeding?
A. The patient has not eaten in 24 hours B. The patient has a history of hypertension C. The patient takes rivaroxaban (Xarelto) D. The patient had a stroke hve years prior C. The patient takes rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Chp25 A small compact car was involved in a rollover crash. As you are approaching the vehicle, you note that the roof is significantly collapsed. The patient, a 29-year-old male, is complaining of severe pain in his neck and to the top of his head as well as numbness and tingling in his extremities. Witnesses who removed the patient from the vehicle state that he was wearing his seatbelt. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for this patient's condition?
A. Whiplash injury to the neck during the rollover B. Lateral bending of the neck during the crash C. Compression of the head against the roof D. impact of the head against the steering wheel C. Compression of the head against the roof
Chp25 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. assess for an exit wound B. auscultate bowel sounds. C. obtain baseline vital signs. D. apply a cervical collar A. assess for an exit wound
Chp 28 A young female experienced a laceration to her left eyeball from flying glass when her boyfriend broke a soda bottle against a wall. There is moderate bleeding, and the patient states that she cannot see out of the injured eye. You should: A. avoid applying pressure to the globe when you are covering the eye B. apply hirm direct pressure to the injured eye and cover the opposite C. carefully examine her eye and remove any foreign objects if needed D. ask her to move the injured eye to assess the integrity of the optic nerve
A. avoid applying pressure to the globe when you are covering the eye
Chp25 In contrast to a Level Ill trauma center. a Level I trauma center must
A. be able to stabilize patients before transferring to a higher level facility. B. have general surgeons in-house 24 hours a day. C. be involved in trauma prevention programs. D. have access to an emergency physician within 30 minutes. B. have general surgeons in-house 24 hours a day.
Chp 28 Abnormal variations in pupil size and reaction would most likely be observed in a patient with: A. brain injury. B. conjunctivitis C. contact lenses D. rentistas
A. brain injury
Chp25 The phenomenon of pressure waves emanating from the bullet, causing damage remote from its path, is known as:
A. congruent. B. anitanon C. conversion. D. cavitation D. cavitation
Chp25 A 30-year-old male sustained a stab wound to the neck when he was attacked outside a nightclub. During your assessment, you should be MOST alert for:
A. damage to internal structures. B. injury to the cervical spine C. potential airway compromise D. alterations in his mental status. C. potential airway compromise
Chp 28 The lower jawbone is called the A. mandible B. zyzoma. C. maxillae D. mastoid
A. mandible
Chp 28 Bleeding from soft-tissue inures to the face is most effectively controlled with A. direct pressure using dry. sterile dressings B. direct pressure to an adjacent pulse point C. Ice packs and elevation of the patient's head D. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs
A. direct pressure using dry. sterile dressings
Chp25 Approximately 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occur during:
A. frontal collisions. B. lateral collisions. C. rear-end collisions. D. rollover collisions. B. lateral collisions.
Chp26 A 67-year-old male presents with weakness, dizziness, and melena that began approximately two days ago. He denies a history of trauma. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg and his pulse is 120 beats/min and thready. You should be most suspicious that this patient is experiencing
A. gastrointestinal bleeding. B. an aortic aneurysm. C. acute appendicitis. D. intrathoracic hemorrhaging A. gastrointestinal bleeding.
Chp25 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. has a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg or a heart rate greater than 110 beats/min. B. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma. C. was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another patient in the same vehicle was killed. D. has a bleeding disorder or takes anticoagulant medications and has any blunt or penetrating injury. B. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to trauma.
Chp 28 The skin and underlying tissues of the face: A. have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely. B. are well protected by the maxillae and mandible C. contain a relatively small number of nerve fibers D. swell minimally when exoosed to blunt trauma
A. have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.
Chp 25 You should consider air medical transport of a trauma patient if:
A. he or she was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another occupant in the same vehicle was killed, even if your patient's injuries are minor. B. 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. C. ground transport will take your ambulance out of service for an extended period of time, regardless of the severity of the patient's injuries. D. the patient requires advanced life support care and stabilization, and the nearest ALS-ground ambulance is more than 5 to 10 minutes away. B. 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.
Chp25 Evaluation of the interior of a crashed motor vehicle during extrication will allow the EMT to:
A. identify contact points and predict potential injuries. B. assess the severity of the third collision of the crash C. recognize if the driver hit the brakes before impact. D. determine the vehicle's speed at the time of impact A. identify contact points and predict potential injuries.
Chp 27 Regarding the pediatric rule of nines, the: A. legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's legs. B. thorax is proportionately larger than an adult's thorax. C. arms are proportionately larger than an adult's arms. D. head is proportionately smaller than an adult's head
A. legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's legs.
Chp25 Two of the MOST common mechanisms of injury for blunt trauma are:
A. motor vehicle collisions and stabbings. B. low-caliber gunshot wounds and falls. C. gunshot wounds and vehicle ejections. D. falls and motor vehicle collisions D. falls and motor vehicle collisions
Chp25 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. obtain baseline vital signs. B. inspect the helmet for cracks. C.stabilize her entire spine. D. leave her bicycle helmet on. C.stabilize her entire spine.
Chp 28 Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because: A. of the risk for airway problems. B. swelling might mask hidden injuries. C. the spine might be injured as well. D. bleeding must be controlled early
A. of the risk for airway problems.
Chp25 The index of suspicion is MoST accurately defined as:
A. predictable pattern that leads to serious injuries. B. your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying injuries. C. the detection of less obvious life threatening injuries. D. The way in which traumatic injuries occur. B. your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying injuries.
Chp25 When caring for an occupant inside a motor vehicle equipped with an airbag that did not deploy upon impact, you should:
A. remember that it could still deploy and seriously injure you. B. suspect that the patient may have experienced serious injuries. C. realize that the airbag malfunctioned at the time of impact. D. recognize that the force of impact was most likely not severe. A. remember that it could still deploy and seriously injure you.
Chp26 Bleeding from the nose following head trauma:
A. should be controlled by packing the nostril with gauze. B. is a sign of a skull fracture and should not be stopped. C. should be assumed to be caused by a fractured septum. D. is usually due to hypertension caused by the head injury. B. is a sign of a skull fracture and should not be stopped.
Chp25 Following a blunt injury to the head, a 22-year-old female is confused and complains of a severe headache and nausea. On the basis of these signs and symptoms, you should be MOST concerned with the possibility of:
A. spinal cord injury. B. intracranial bleeding C. a fracture of the skull D. airway compromise B. intracranial bleeding
Chp 27 Functions of the skin include all of the following, except: A. the production of key antibodies. B. regulation of body temperature. C. sending information to the brain. D. maintenance of water balance
A. the production of key antibodies.
Chp 28 The Adam's apple is: A. the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage. B. the small indentation in between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages C. the lower part of the larynx that is formed by the cricoid cartilage D. below the thyroid cartilage and forms the upper part of the trachea
A. the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage.
Chp25 Passengers who are seated in the rear of a vehicle and are wearing only lap belts have a higher incidence of injuries to the __________ spine during a rear-end crash.
A. thoracic and lumbar B. lumbar and coccygeal C. thoracic and sacral D. lumbar and sacral A. thoracic and lumbar
Chp 25 When the speed of a motor vehicle doubles, the amount of kinetic energy:
A. triples. B. doubles. C. quadruples. D. is not affected. C. quadruples.
Chp25 When treating a patient who experienced a pulmonary blast injury, you should:
A. use a demand valve to ventilate the patient B. avoid giving oxygen under positive pressure C. suspect an accompanying cardiac tamponade. D. administer large amounts of intravenous fluid B. avoid giving oxygen under positive pressure
Chp 25 Force acting over a distance is the definition of:
A. work B. latent energy. C. kinetic energy. D. potential energy. A. work
Chp26 If direct pressure fails to immediately stop severe bleeding from an extremity, you should apply: A.additional sterile dressings. B. a splint and elevate the extremity. C. digital pressure to a proximal artery. D. a tourniquet proximal to the injury.
A.additional sterile dressings.
Chp25 A driver involved in a rollover motor vehicle crash will MOST likely experience serious injuries or death if he or she:
A.experiences multiple impacts B. remains within the vehicle C. is eiected or partaliyeiected D. is wearing only a lap belt C. is eiected or partaliyeiected
Chp 28 What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? A. Allows fexion of the neck B. Allows movement of the head C. Connects the scapulae together D. Provides respiration
B. Allows movement of the head
Chp 27 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. Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest C. Do Partial thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area D. Superficial burn covering 50% of the body surface area
B. Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest
Chp 27 Which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin? A. Scalp B. Ears C. Back D. Soles of the feet
B. Ears
Chp 27 What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body? A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Muscular D. Subcutaneous laver
B. Epidermis
Chp 26 A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and a hemorrhagic stroke three years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins. Which of the following is most likely causing his nosebleed today? A. His prescribed albuterol B. High blood pressure C. Hemorrhagic stroke D. Diabetic complications
B. High blood pressure
Chp 27 During an altercation in a bar, two patrons got into a fist fight. The first patient, a 44-year-old female, was struck in the mouth and refuses EMS care. The second patient, a 39-year-old female, has a small laceration to her left knuckle and also refuses EMS care. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is correct? A. The patient struck in the mouth should be immobilized. B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. C. The 44-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. D. You should contact the police and have the patients arrested.
B. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.
Chp 28 A patient who is complaining of seeing flashing lights, specks, or "floaters" in his or her field of vision has most likely experienced A. conjunctivitis B. a detached retina C. a blow-out fracture D. acute hyphema
B. a detached retina
Chp 28 A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck collided with another vehicle. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. A visual exam of her mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume You should: A. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask, suction her airway as needed, disregard the dislodged teeth, and transport B. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport. C. assist ventilations with a BVM device, immobilize her spine, suction her oropharynx for 30 seconds, and transport. D. fully immobilize her spine, irrigate her empty tooth sockets, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, and transport.
B. fully immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth, suction as needed, and transport.
Chp 28 The superficial temporal artery can be palpated: A. slightly above the ear B. just anterior to the tragus C. at the angie of the jaw D. over the mastoid process
B. just anterior to the tragus
Chp28 The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the: A. optic chiasma. B. lacrimal gland C. posterior orbit. D. corneal duct
B. lacrimal gland
Chp26 After applying a pressure dressing to a laceration on a patient's arm, you notice that blood is slowly beginning to saturate it. You should: A. replace the dressing with another dressing. B. place additional dressings over the wound. C. splint the arm and keep it below heart level. D. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound.
B. place additional dressings over the wound.
Chp 28 A 6-year-old female was riding her bicycle and struck a clothesline with her throat. She is breathing but with obvious difficulty Your assessment reveals a crackling sensation in the soft tissues of her neck and facial cyanosis. In addition to the appropriate airway management, the intervention that will most likely improve her chance of survival is: A. requesting a paramedic ambulance. B. rapidly transporting her to the hospital. C. quickly immobilizing her spinal columm. D. caretully monitoring her vital signs
B. rapidly transporting her to the hospital.
Chp 27 A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a: A. partial-thickness burn B. superficial burn C. second-degree burn. D. full'-thickness burn.
B. superficial burn
Chp 26 You arrive at the home of a 50-year-old female with severe epistaxis. As you are treating her, it is most important to recall that: A. many medications interfere with blood clotting. B. the patient is at risk for vomiting and aspiration. C. a detailed exam is needed to determine the cause D. the patient might be significantly hypertensive
B. the patient is at risk for vomiting and aspiration.
Chp 27 You and your partner arrive at the scene of a house fire where firefighters have rescued a 50-year-old male from his burning house. The patient has superficial and partial-thickness burns to his face and chest. His nasal hairs are singed, and he is coughing up sooty sputum. You should be most concerned with: A. estimating the extent of his burns. B. the potential for airway swelling. C. treating him for hypothermia. D. preventing the risk of infection.
B. the potential for airway swelling.
Chp 28 When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is most important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the patient's injuries because: A. they must make arrangements for an ICU bed. B. they might need to call a specialist to see the patient. C. most patients with facial trauma will need surgery. D. it saves time on repeat assessments at the hospital
B. they might need to call a specialist to see the patient.
Chp27 The sebaceous glands produce sebum, a material that: A. pulls the hair erect when you are cold. B. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple C. facilitates shedding of the epidermis. D. discharges sweat onto the skin's surface.
B. waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple
Chp26 In older patients, the first indicator of nontraumatic internal bleeding might be: A. a low blood pressure. B. weakness or dizziness C. a heart rate over 120 beats/min. D. diaphoresis and pale skin
B. weakness or dizziness
Chp 28 When caring for a patient with an open facial injury, the EMT's immediate priority should be to: A. manually stabilize the patients head B. wear gloves and facial protection C. closely assess the patients airway D. consider the mechanism of iniury.
B. wear gloves and facial protection
Chp 26 A fractured femur can result in the loss of _ or more of blood into the soft tissues of the thigh. A. 500 ml. B. 250 mL C. 1L D. 2L
C. 1L
Chp 26 Most cases of external bleeding from an extremity can be controlled by: A. elevating the injured extremity. B. packing the wound with gauze. C. applying local direct pressure. D. compressing a pressure point.
C. applying local direct pressure.
Chp 27 When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should: A. use forceful streams of water to remove the chemical B. deactivate the chemical with a 5% vinegar solution. C. brush away the chemical before flushing with water. D. quickly irrigate the arm with large amounts of water.
C. brush away the chemical before flushing with water.
Chp27 A 30-year-old male experienced a crushing injury when his forearm was trapped between the back of a truck and a loading dock. Upon your arrival, the man's arm has been freed. Your assessment reveals that his arm is obviously deformed and swollen and is cold and pale. Further assessment reveals an absent radial pulse. You should be most concerned that this patient has: A. internal hemorrhage. B. a severe closed fracture. C. compartment syndrome D. damage to the radial nerve.
C. compartment syndrome
Chp 28 The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the: A. retina B. sclera. C. conjunctiva D. corned
C. conjunctiva
Chp 26 A 39-year-old male accidentally cut his wrist while sharpening his hunting knife. He is conscious and alert with adequate breathing but is bleeding significantly from the wound. You should: A. apply oxygen with a nonrebreathing mask. B. apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound. C. control the bleeding with direct pressure. D. ensure the patent has a patent airway.
C. control the bleeding with direct pressure.
Chp 27 A construction worker fell approximately 30 feet and landed in a pile of steel rods. Your assessment reveals that he is pulseless and apneic and has a 10-foot steel rod impaled in his left leg. You should: A. stabilize the steel rod, control the bleeding, begin CPR, and rapidly transport to a trauma center. B. remove the steel rod, control the bleeding, apply an automated external defibrillator, begin CPR, and transport to a trauma center. C. control the bleeding, begin CPR, stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately. D. control the bleeding, carefully remove the steel rod, begin CPR, and transport as soon as possible
C. control the bleeding, begin CPR, stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately.
Chp 28 A 22-year-old male was walking on the beach and had sand blown into his eyes. He complains of pain and decreased vision to his right eye. Treatment should include: A. irrigating both eyes simultaneously. B. flushing his eye starting laterally. C. irrigating his right eye laterally. D. covering both eyes and transporting
C. irrigating his right eye laterally.
Chp 28 Following direct trauma to the upper part of the anterior neck, a young male presents with labored breathing, loss of voice, and subcutaneous emphysema in the soft tissues around his neck. You should suspect a(n): A. esophageal tear B. collapsed trachea C. laryngeal fracture D. crushed cricoid
C. laryngeal fracture
Chp 28 A 29-year-old male has an anterior nosebleed after he was accidentally elbowed in the nose. He is conscious and alert with adequate breathing. The most appropriate care for this patient includes: A. placing him supine and pinching his nostrils together. B. applying a gauze pad in between his lower lip and sum. C. leaning him forward and pinching his nostnis together. D. packing the nasopharynx with moist, sterile dressings
C. leaning him forward and pinching his nostnis together.
Chp 27 Burns to pediatric patients are generally considered more serious than burns to adults because: A. pediatric patients have a proportionately larger volume of blood. B. most burns in children are the result of child abuse. C. pediatric patients have more surface area relative to total body mass. D. pediatric patients are more prone to hyperthermia.
C. pediatric patients have more surface area relative to total body mass.
Chp 26 A 22-year-old male was kicked in the abdomen multiple times during an assault. He is conscious but restless and his pulse is rapid. His skin is cold and moist. Your assessment reveals a large area of bruising to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. The most appropriate treatment for this patient includes: A. applying oxygen via nasal cannula. B. performing a focused physical exam. C. preparing for immediate transport D. a detailed assessment of his abdomen
C. preparing for immediate transport
Chp 27 A 5-year-old female pulled a pot of boiling water from the stove. She has superficial and partial-thickness burns to her head, face, and anterior trunk. What percentage of her body surface area has been burned? 4 pts A. 36% B. 18% C. 27% D. 30%
D. 30%
Chp 27 Which of the following is a severe burn in a 2-year-old child? A.Any burn that involves the arms, legs, or posterior part of the body B. Partial -thickness burn that covers 10% of the BSA C. Superficial burn that covers 25% of the BSA D. Any full- thickness burn, regardless of its location on the body
D. Any full- thickness burn, regardless of its location on the bod
Chp 28 Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury? A. Failure of the eyes to follow movement of an object B. One pupil larger in size than the other pupil C. Failure of the eyes to move in the same direction D. Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
D. Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
Chp 27 The germinal layer of the epidermis contains pigment granules that are responsible for skin: A. temperature. B. texture C. moisture D. Color
D. Color
Chp 27 Which of the following statements regarding crush syndrome is correct! A. With crush syndrome, massive blood vessel damage occurs following severe soft-tissue injuries, such as amputation of an extremity. B. Provided that a patient with a crush injury is freed from entrapment within six hours, the amount of tissue damaged is generally minimal C. Tissue damage that occurs in crush syndrome is severe, but kidney injury is unlikely because toxins are quickly eliminated from the body D. Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than four hours
D. Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than four hours
Chp27 All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, except for the A. Nose B. Mouth C. Anus D. Lips
D. Lips
Chp26 Which of the following occurs after tissues are injured? A. Red blood cells separate from plasma. B. Local blood vessels begin to dilate. C. Red blood cells become less sticky. D. Platelets collect at the injury site.
D. Platelets collect at the injury site.
Chp 27 Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct? A. A child's head is equal to 14% of his or her total body surface area. B. The anterior arm in the adult is equal to 9% of the total body surface area. C. The posterior of a child's leg is equal to 13.5% of the body surface area. D. The anterior trunk of an adult is eaual to 18% of the body surtace area.
D. The anterior trunk of an adult is eaual to 18% of the body surtace area.
Chp 27 A 39-year-old male was struck in the head by a baseball during a game. He is confused and has slurred speech. He has a large hematoma in the center of his forehead and cannot remember the events preceding the injury. After manually stabilizing his head and assessing his airway, you should: A. palpate his radial pulses. B. apply ice to the hematoma. C. perform a neurologic exam. D. administer high- flow oxygen.
D. administer high- flow oxygen.
Chp26 The smaller vessels that carry blood away from the heart and connect the arteries to the capillaries are called the: A. capillary arteries. B. venules. C. vena caval D. arterioles
D. arterioles
Chp 26 An organ or tissue might better resist damage from hypoperfusion if the: A. hear rate is maintained at more than 100 beats/min. B. body's demand for oxygen is markedly increased. C. systolic arterial blood pressure is at least 60 mm Hg. D. body's temperature is considerably less than 98.6°F (37.0°C).
D. body's temperature is considerably less than 98.6°F (37.0°C).
Chp 28 A 39-year-old female experienced a severe closed head injury. She is unresponsive with her eyes slightly open; her pupils are bilaterally dilated and slow to react. In addition to managing problems with airway, breathing, and circulation, you should: A. inspect her eyes and gently remove impaled objects B. irrigate her eyes with water to prevent mucosal drying. C. secure her eyes open so you can reassess ner pupils. D. close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing
D. close her eyes and cover them with a moist dressing
Chp 28 A 40-vear-old male was in his woodworkine shop when he felt a sudden. sharo pain in his left eve. Your assessment reveals a small splinter of wood embedded in his cornea. You should: A. scrape the solinter away with moist. sterile gauze. B. cover his right eye and flush the left eye with saline C. remove the object with a cotton-tipped applicator. D. cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospit:
D. cover both of his eyes and transport to the hospit:
Chp 27 Burns are classified according to: A. extent and location. B. degree and location. C. location and pain. D. depth and extent
D. depth and extent
Chp 26 In non trauma patients, an early indicator of internal bleeding is: A. a rapid, thready pulse. B. rapid, shallow breathing. C. a decreasing blood pressure D. dizziness upon standing.
D. dizziness upon standing.
Chp 27 A hematoma develops when: A. cells and small vessels in the dermis are damaged. B. severe swelling compromises arterial circulation C. small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis. D. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
D. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
Chp 27 An abdominal evisceration: A. often causes severe hypothermia because of heat loss. B. is most commonly the result of blunt force trauma. C. should be covered with bulky dry, sterile dressings. D. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.
D. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.
Chp 27 When a person is exposed to a cold environment: A. blood vessels dilate and divert blood to the core of the body. B. the skin becomes flushed secondary to peripheral vasodilation. C. sweat is produced and is warmed when the vessels constrict. D. peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from the skin
D. peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from the skin
Chp 26 The severity of bleeding should be based on all of the following findings, except: A. clinical signs and symptoms B. poor general appearance C. the mechanism of injury. D. systolic blood pressure.
D. systolic blood pressure.
