EMT Chapter 27 Quiz - Soft Tissue Injuries

In addition to severe bleeding, the MOST life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury is: A. an air embolism. B. a spinal fracture. C. an ischemic stroke. D. nerve fiber damage.

A. an air embolism.

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient? A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest B. full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area (BSA) C. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA D. superficial burn covering 50% of the BSA

A. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest

A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called a(n): A. contusion. B. abrasion. C. hematoma. D. crush injury.

A. contusion.

Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. immobilization of the injury. B. prevention of contamination. C. protection from further injury. D. control of external hemorrhage.

A. immobilization of the injury.

In addition to external bleeding, the MOST significant risk that an open soft-tissue injury exposes a patient to is: A. infection. B. hypothermia. C. nerve damage. D. vessel damage.

A. infection.

All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, EXCEPT for the: A. lips. B. nose. C. anus. D. mouth.

A. lips.

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 BSA. B. The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA. C. The posterior of a child's leg is equal to 13.5% of the BSA. D. The anterior arm in the adult is equal to 9% of the total BSA.

B. The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA.

An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting in complete detachment or a flap of skin, is called a(n): A. incision. B. avulsion. C. laceration. D. amputation.

B. avulsion.

What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body? A. dermis B. epidermis C. muscular layer D. subcutaneous layer

B. epidermis

A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a: A. second-degree burn. B. superficial burn. C. partial-thickness burn. D. full-thickness burn.

B. superficial burn.

You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a laceration on the arm of a young female. During transport, she begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her hand. You should: A. remove the bandage and dressing and apply another one. B. carefully manipulate her arm until the symptoms subside. C. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed. D. remove the gauze bandage and replace it with an elastic one.

C. assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed.

In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human: A. is usually less severe because the human mouth is cleaner. B. typically results in a minor infection that is slow-spreading. C. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses. D. is associated with a much higher incidence of rabies infection.

C. carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses.

A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of the skin and a portion of the: A. muscle fascia. B. fatty layer. C. dermal layer. D. epidermis.

C. dermal layer.

Which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin? A. scalp B. back C. ears D. soles of the feet

C. ears

A hematoma develops when: A. severe swelling comprises arterial circulation. B. cells and small vessels in the dermis are damaged. C. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged. D. small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis.

C. large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is MOST important to: A. manipulate the injury site for signs of a fracture. B. assess circulation distal to the site of the injury. C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries. D. recognize that the integrity of the skin is broken.

C. remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.

Functions of the skin include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. maintenance of water balance. B. regulation of body temperature. C. the production of key antibodies. D. sending information to the brain.

C. the production of key antibodies.

When treating a partial-thickness burn, you should: A. immerse the affected part in warm water. B. rupture any blisters to prevent an infection. C. cover the burn with a moist, sterile dressing. D. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics.

D. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics.

When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should: A. deactivate the chemical with a 5% vinegar solution. B. quickly irrigate the arm with large amounts of water. C. use forceful streams of water to remove the chemical. D. brush away the chemical before flushing with water.

D. brush away the chemical before flushing with water.

An abdominal evisceration: A. is most commonly the result of blunt force trauma. B. should be covered with bulky dry, sterile dressings. C. often causes severe hypothermia because of heat loss. D. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.

D. occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.