EMT Final

Compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are typically the result of: Select one: A. a poorly placed lap belt. B. rapid vehicle deceleration. C. airbag deployment. D. failure to wear seat belts.

A poorly placed lab belt

Bone marrow produces: Select one: A. blood cells. B. platelets. C. electrolytes. D. lymphocytes.

Blood cells

To obtain the most accurate reading of a patient's core body temperature, you should place a special hypothermia thermometer: Select one: A. under the patient's tongue. B. under the patient's armpit. C. behind the patient's knee. D. into the patient's rectum.

Buttttts

A disease vector is defined as: Select one: A. the spectrum of signs that define a disease. B. the period of time between exposure and illness. C. any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter. D. the ability of a virus or bacterium to be spread.

C. any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter.

The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at: Select one: A. C1, C2, and C3. B. C1 and C2. C. C3, C4, and C5. D. C3 and C4.

C3, C4, and C5

Exposure to ______ would most likely result in immediate respiratory distress Select one: A. tabun B. chlorine C. soman D. lewisite

Chlorine

Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct? Select one: A. In most cases, compartment syndrome develops within a few minutes after an injury. B. Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury. C. Most cases of compartment syndrome occur following a severe fracture of the pelvis. D. Compartment syndrome occurs because of increased pressure within the bone cavity.

Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.

The transfer of heat to circulating air, such as when cool air moves across the body's surface, is called: Select one: A. convection. B. evaporation. C. radiation. D. conduction.

Convection

Difficulty breathing and a sunken appearance of the anterior abdominal wall is most indicative of a ruptured: Select one: A. stomach. B. diaphragm. C. spleen. D. aorta.

Diaphragm

Which of the following statements regarding a "dirty bomb" is correct? Select one: A. The dirty bomb, because of its ability to cause massive damage over a large geographic area, is an effective WMD. B. Dirty bombs could injure victims with both radioactive material and the explosive material used to deliver it. C. Dirty bombs contain significant amounts of radioactive material and are capable of being delivered via a missile. D. The effectiveness of a dirty bomb is solely dependent on the am

Dirty bombs could injure victims with both radioactive material and the explosive material used to deliver it.

Following a stab wound to the left anterior chest, a 25-year-old male presents with a decreased level of consciousness and signs of shock. Which of the following additional assessment findings should increase your index of suspicion for a cardiac tanyponade? Select one: A. Engorged jugular veins B. A rapid, irreqular pulse C. Diminished breath sounds D. Widening pulse pressure

Engorged jugular veins

Traction splints primarily immobilize and secure fractures of the: Select one: A. humerus B. pelvis. C. hip. D. femur.

Femur

_____________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration. Select one: A.Beta B. Gamma C. Neutron D. Alpha

Gamma

A 66-year-old male presents with dark red rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. He is conscious and alert; however, his skin is cool and clammy and his pulse is rapid. Further assessment reveals that his blood pressure is 112/60 mm Hg. Which of the following questions would be most pertinent to ask him? Select one: A. Have you experienced recent abdominal trauma? B. Has blood soaked through your undergarments? C. Do you take any over-the-counter medications? D. What does your blood pressure normal

Have you experienced recent abdominal trauma?

Covering a patient's will significantly minimize radiation heat loss. Select one: A. head B. extremities C. abdomen D. chest

Head

A sign of kidney damage after blunt trauma is: Select one: A. hemoptysis. B. hematuria. C. hematochezia. D. hematemesis

Hematuria

You are transporting a stable patient with a possible pneumothorax. The patient is receiving high-flow oxygen and has an oxygen saturation of 95%. During your reassessment, you find that the patient is now confused, hypotensive, and profusely diaphoretic. What is most likely causing this patient's deterioration? Select one: A. A total collapse of the affected lung B. Compression of the aorta and vena cava C. Blood accumulation in the pleural space D. Hidden bleeding in the thoracic cavity

Hidden bleeding in the thoracic cavity

Common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include all of the following, except. Select one: A. hot, dry skin. B. dry tonque and thirst. C. tachycardia. D. nausea.

Hot, dry skin

In-which of the following situations should the EMT splint an injured limb in the position of deformity? Select one: A. If transport time to the hospital is greater than 20 to 30 minutes B. When distal circulation and neurological functions are absent C. If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain D. If a traction splint will be used to immobilize the injured extremity

If resistance is encountered or the patient experiences severe pain

Bruising to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most suggestive of injury to the: Select one: A. liver. B. stomach. C. Kidney D. Spleen

Liver

Which of the following is an early sign of pit viper envenomation? Select one: A. Local swelling and ecchymosis B. General weakness and diaphoresis C. Syncope and bleeding at distal sites D. Signs and symptoms of hypoperfusion

Local swelling and ecchymosis

According to the START triage system, what should you do if you encounter an unresponsive patient who is not breathing? Select one: A. Assign the patient in the "immediate" category. B. Ventilate the patient for 2 minutes and reassess. C. Triage the patient as "expectant" and move on. D. Open the airway and reassess breathing status.

Open the airway and reassess breathing status.

Which of the following fractures has the greatest potential for internal blood loss and shock? Select one: A. Pelvis B. Humerus C. Femur D. Hip

Pelvis

The nerves supply the diaphragm. Select one: A. costal B. intercostal C. vagus D. phrenic

Phrenic

Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct? Select one: A. Cutaneous anthrax has a 90% mortality rate. B. Pulmonary anthrax is the deadliest form. C. Anthrax is a deadly virus that replicates. D. There is presently no vaccine against anthrax.

Pulmonary anthrax is the deadliest form.

When do you start CPR on children?

Pulse less than 60

Which of the following statements regarding rape is correct? Select one: A. The EMT should try to determine if rape occurred. B. Only a licensed physician can make a diagnosis of rape. C. Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis. D. Rape causes more physical than emotional harm.

Rape is a legal term, not a medical diagnosis.

All of the following biologic agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to person, except: Select one: A. smallpox. B. viral hemorrhagic fevers. C. ricin. D. pneumonic plague.

Ricin

All of the following are vesicant agents, except; Select one: A. phosgene oxime. B. sulfur mustard. C. sarin. D. lewisite.

Sarin

The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the: Select one: A A. vascular system. B. nervous system. C. respiratory tract. D. skin.

Skin

The area is where incoming ambulances meet and await further instructions at the scene of a multiple-casualty incident. Select one: A. triage B. transportation C. staging D. support

Staging

Skeletal muscle is attached to the bone by tough, ropelike fibrous structures called: Select one: A. tendons. B. cartilage. C. fascia. D. ligaments

Tendons

Which of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma is correct? Select one: 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.

The absence of abdominal pain does not rule out intra-abdominal bleeding.

Which of the following statements regarding abdominal eviscerations is correct? Select one: A. The protruding organs should be kept warm and moist. V B. Adherent material is preferred when covering an evisceration. C. The organs should be replaced carefully to avoid heat loss. D. Most eviscerations occur to the left upper quadrant.

The protruding organs should be kept warm and moist. V

Which of the following organs is at most risk for injury as the result of a pelvic fracture? A. Fallopian tubes B. Urinary bladder C. Liver or spleen D. Pancreas

Urinary bladder

A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, would be triaged with a tag during a mass-casualty incident. Select one: A. red B. black C. yellow D. green

Yellow

You are assessing a 33-year-old male who complains of severe abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. He tells you that he was gathering wood to build a fire when he felt a sudden, sharp pain on the back of his hand. Your assessment reveals that the patient's abdomen is rigid and painful to palpation. You should suspect: Select one: A. a black widow spider bite. B. a brown recluse spider bite. C. envenomation from a pit viper. D. Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

a black widow spider bite.

Compression injuries to the abdomen that occur during a motor vehicle crash are typically the result of: Select one: A. a poorly placed lap belt. B. Rapid vehicle deceleration C. Airbag deployment D. Failure to wear seat belts

a poorly placed lap belt.

Botulinum is Select one: A. rarely associated with death. B. an acute viral infection. C. a potent bacterial neurotoxin. D. A disease of the leukocytes

a potent bacterial neurotoxin.

A flail chest occurs when: Select one: A. more than three ribs are fractured on the same side of the chest. B. a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage. C. multiple ribs are fractured on both sides of the thoracic cage. D. a segment of fractured ribs bulges during the inhalation phase.

a segment of the chest wall is detached from the thoracic cage.

Pneumothorax is defined as: Select one: A. accumulation of air between the lungs. B. blood collection within the pleural space. C. accumulation of air in the pleural space. D. blood collection within the lung tissue.

accumulation of air in the pleural space.

After being stung on the leg by a jellyfish, a man complains of severe pain to his leg, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. He has a red rash covering his trunk, and his blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. The EMT should: Select one: A. administer oxygen and epinephrine and prepare for rapid transport. B. apply warmth to the sting area and cover it with a dry sterile dressing. C. begin transport and immerse his leg in hot water to help reduce pain. D. remove the stingers from his leg by scraping th

administer oxygen and epinephrine and prepare for rapid transport.

While jogging, a 19-year-old male experienced an acute onset of shortness of breath and pleuritic chest pain. He is conscious and alert with stable vital sighs. Your assessment reveals that he has diminished breath sounds over the left side of the chest. You should: Select one: A. circumferentially tape a dressing around his chest. B. recognize that he needs a needle decompression. C. administer oxygen and transport to the hospital. D. immediately perform a rapid head-to-toe exam.

administer oxygen and transport to the hospital.

Interoperability, an important feature of the NIMS, refers to the ability of: Select one: A. EMS systems and fire departments in the same jurisdiction to effectively work as a team. B. the federal government to intervene during any large- or small-scale incident involving terrorism. C. county and state law enforcement agencies to acquire information and pass it along to EMS personnel. D. agencies of different types or from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.

agencies of different types or from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.

Subcutaneous emphysema is an indication that: Select one: A. at least half of one lung has completely collapsed B. blood is slowly accumulating within the tissue of the lung. C. your patient is experiencing a pericardial tamponade. D. air is escaping into the chest wall from a damaged lung.

air is escaping into the chest wall from a damaged lung.

Cross-contamination occurs when: Select one: A. two EMTs are exposed to the same agent after being decontaminated. B. an EMT provides care to a victim after the victim has been decontaminated. C. an EMT has direct contact with a chemical agent at a terrorist incident. D. an EMT is exposed to a victim who has not yet been decontaminated.

an EMT is exposed to a victim who has not yet been decontaminated.

An open pneumothorax is: Select one: A. a fractured rib that perforates the tissue of the lung surface. X B. an open chest wound through which air moves during breathing. C. the entry of air into the pleural space from a perforated lung. D. extreme pleural pressure that causes the lung to rupture.

an open chest wound through which air moves during breathing

A construction worker's arm was severed just above the elbow when a steel girder fell on it. The stump is covered with a blood-soaked towel. The patient's skin is cool, clammy, and pale. The EMT should; Select one: A. remove the towel and inspect the wound. B. administer high-flow oxygen to the patient. C. apply a tourniquet just below the shoulder. D. wrap the severed arm in a sterile dressing.

apply a tourniquet just below the shoulder.

During your assessment of a 29-year-old female with significant deformity to her left elbow, you are unable to palpate a radial pulse. Your transport time to the hospital is approximately 40 minutes. You should: Select one: A. make two or three attempts to restore distal circulation by manipulating the elbow. B. carefully straighten the injured arm and secure it with padded board splints. C. apply gentle manual traction in line with the limb and reassess for a pulse. D. splint the elbow in the p

apply gentle manual traction in line with the limb and reassess for a pulse.

Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins: Select one: A. have a slow onset of symptoms. B. cause high fever. C. cause skin blistering. D. are not contagious.

are not contagious.

During your assessment of a patient with blunt chest trauma, you note that the patient has shallow breathing and paradoxical movement of the left chest wall. You should: Select one: A. assist ventilations with a bag valve mask. B. apply high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask. C. make note of it and continue your assessment. D. request a paramedic to decompress the chest.

assist ventilations with a bag valve mask.

A 20-year-old male was accidentally shot in the right upper abdominal quadrant with an arrow during an archery contest. Prior to your arrival, the patient removed the arrow. Your assessment reveals that he is conscious and alert with stable vital signs. The entrance wound is bleeding minimally and appears to be superficial. You should: A. carefully probe the wound to determine its depth. B. clean the wound and apply a dry, sterile dressing. C. assume that the arrow injured an internal organ. D.

assume that the arrow injured an internal organ.

When documenting a call involving a female patient who was sexually assaulted, the EMT should: Select one: A. avoid speculation and document only factual data. B. theorize as to why the sexual assault occuired. C. include a description of the suspected perpetrator. D. include the results of the internal vaginal exam.

avoid speculation and document only factual data.

In anticipation of receiving a fertilized ovum, the lining of the uterine wall: Select one: A. diverts blood flow to the vagina. B. becomes engorged with blood. C. thins and beqins to separate. D. sheds and is expelled externally.

becomes engorged with blood.

An epidural hematoma is most accurately defined as: Select one: A. venous lacerations that occur within the brain. B. bleeding between the dura mater and brain. C. bleeding between the skull and dura mater. D. an injury caused by a damaged cerebral artery.

bleeding between the skull and dura mater.

A football player was struck by another player in the right flank area just below the posterior rib cage. He complains of severe pain and point tenderness to the area. Your assessment reveals that there is a small amount of blood in his underwear. You should be most suspicious for: Select one: A. blunt injury to the kidney. B. external genitalia injury. C. a lacerated liver or spleen. D. a ruptured urinary bladder.

blunt injury to the kidney.

You are dispatched to the scene of a building explosion. Upon arrival, you see people frantically fleeing the building, screaming, "Everyone is passing out!" You should: Select one: A. notify dispatch and state that a terrorist attack has occurred. B. contact the FBI immediately and report the current situation. C. assist with the evacuation and begin triaging the patients. D. carefully assess the situation and ensure your own safety.

carefully assess the situation and ensure your own safety.

General treatment for a woman with vaginal bleeding and shock following sexual assault includes all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. refraining from placing any dressings into the vagina. B. treating external lacerations with sterile compresses. C. carefully removing any foreign bodies from the vagina. D. supplemental oxygen and keeping the patient supine.

carefully removing any foreign bodies from the vagina.

The most commonly fractured bone(s) in the body is the Select one: A. scapula. B midshaft femur. C. clavicle. D radius and ulna.

clavicle

Historically, the weak point at most major incidents has been: Select one: A. accountability. B. incident briefing C. lack of personnel. D. communication.

communication

Hemoptysis is defined as: Select one: A. vomiting blood. B. blood in the pleural space. C. coughing up blood. D. abnormal blood clotting.

coughing up blood.

Most terrorist attacks are: Select one: A. impulsive. B. covert. C. unplanned. D. nuclear attacks.

covert

Drowning is most accurately defined as: Select one: A. water in the lungs following submersion in water. B. death beyond 24 hours after submersion in water. C. death from suffocation after submersion in water. D. temporary survival after submersion in water.

death from suffocation after submersion in water.

Common signs and symptoms of a sprain include all of the following, except: Select one: A swelling. B. guarding. C. deformity. D. ecchymosis.

deformity

Accumulation of blood in the abdominal cavity will most likely cause: Select one: A. referred pain. B. nausea or vomiting C. diffuse bruising. D. distention.

distention

The 1996 Summer Olympics bombing is an example of: Select one: A an ecoterrorist attack. B. apocalyptic violence. C. state-sponsored terrorism. D domestic terrorism.

domestic terrorism.

It is common for young females who experience their first menstrual period to: Select one: A. have a false positive home pregnancy test result. B. lose up to 500 mL of blood within the first 24 hours. C. become so emotionally distraught that they contemplate suicide. D. experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.

experience abdominal cramping, which may be misinterpreted.

Each ovary produces an ovum in alternating months and releases it into the: Select one: A. fallopian tube. B. uterus. C. vagina. D. cervical os.

fallopian tube.

Whenever possible, a female sexual assault victim should be: Select one: A. encouraged to take a shower and change her clothes. B. asked to provide a brief description of the perpetrator. C. thoroughly assessed, even if no signs of injury exist. D. given the option of being treated by a female EMT.

given the option of being treated by a female EMT.

During your secondary assessment of a 19-year-old female with multiple traumas, you note bilateral humeral deformities and a deformity to the left midshaft femur. Her skin is diaphoretic, and her pulse is rapid and weak. Your partner has appropriately managed her airway and is maintaining manual stabilization of her head. The most appropriate treatment for this patient includes: A. applying a traction splint to immobilize her femur. B. immobilizing her to a backboard and rapidly transporting. C.

immobilizing her to a backboard and rapidly transporting.

When splinting a possible fracture of the foot, it is most important for the EMT to: Select one: A. observe for tissue swelling. B. leave the toes exposed. C. use a pillow as a splint. D. apply a pneumatic splint.

leave the toes exposed

The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be: Select one: A. performed in the presence of at least two police officers. B. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries. C. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented. D. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician.

limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries.

When caring for a woman who is experiencing a gynecologic emergency, the EMT's main focus should be to: Select one: A. ask questions related to her gynecologic history. B. keep assessment and treatment to a minimum. C. determine the underlying cause of her problem. D. maintain her ABCs and transport without delay.

maintain her ABCs and transport without delay.

You arrive at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash. The patient, a 50-year-old female, was removed from her vehicle prior to your arrival. Bystander who removed her state that she was not wearing a seatbelt. The patient is unresponsive, tachycardic, and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals bilaterally clear and equal breath sounds, a midline trachea, and collapsed jugular veins. You should be most suspicious that this patient has experienced a: Select one: A. tension pneumothorax. B. massive

massive hemothorax.

You and your partner are standing by at a large social event at a river resort when a frantic woman tells you that she found a young male floating face-down in the water. Nobody claims to have witnessed the event. After you and your partner enter the water and reach the patient, you should: Select one: A. immediately secure him to a longboard. B. begin ventilations with a barrier device. C. open his airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver. D. move him as a unit to a supine position.

move him as a unit to a supine position.

Atrophy is a condition that occurs when: Select one: A. increased use of skeletal muscle causes an increase in its strength. B. carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and other wastes accumulate in the muscle. C. the tendons that attach muscle to bone become stretched or injured. D. muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or trauma.

muscle decreases in size and function because of disease or trauma.

A rapid, irregular pulse following blunt trauma to the chest is most suggestive of a: Select one: A. ruptured aorta. B. tension pneumothorax. C. pericardial tamponade. D. myocardial contusion.

myocardial contusion.

The venom of a black widow spider is toxic to the: Select one: A. respiratory system. B. nervous system. C. cardiovascular system. D. renal system.

nervous system.

Potentially life-threatening consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) include Select one: A. ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy. B. bacterial vaginosis and chlamydia. C. uterine rupture with severe bleeding. D. ovarian cysts and gonorrhea.

ovarian abscess and ectopic pregnancy.

You have sealed the open chest wound of a 40-year-old male who was stabbed in the anterior chest. Your reassessment reveals that he is experiencing increasing respiratory distress and tachycardia, and is developing cyanosis. You should: Select one: A. partially remove the dressing. B. call for a paramedic ambulance. C. begin ventilatory assistance. D. begin rapid transport at once.

partially remove the dressing.

When a hollow organ is punctured during a penetrating injury to the abdomen: Select one: A. it commonly protrudes through the injury site. B. it will bleed profusely and rapidly cause shock. C. peritonitis might not develop for several hours. D. the abdomen will become instantly distended.

peritonitis might not develop for several hours

A 28-year-old male was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during an altercation. He is conscious and alert and complains of severe chest pain. Your assessment reveals a large area of ecchymosis over the sternum and a rapid, irregular pulse. In addition to providing supplemental oxygen, you should: Select one: A. determine if he has cardiac problems. B. apply bulky dressings to the sternum. C. apply an AED and assess his BP. D. prepare for immediate transport.

prepare for immediate transport.

Because the depth of an open abdominal wound is often difficult to determine: Select one: A. the EMT must perform a thorough exam. B. the abdomen must be vigorously palpated. C. prompt transport to the hospital is essential. D. vital signs should be monitored frequently.

prompt transport to the hospital is essential.

A 20-year-old male was pulled from cold water by his friends. The length of his submersion is not known and was not witnessed. You perform a primary assessment and determine that the patient is apneic and has a slow, weak pulse. You should: Select one: A. provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully. B. ventilate with a bag-valve mask, apply a rigid cervical collar, remove his wet clothing, and transport rapidly. C. suctio

provide rescue breathing, remove his wet clothing, immobilize his entire spine, keep him warm, and transport carefully.

Following blunt trauma to the chest, an 18-year-old female presents with respiratory distress. shallow breathing, and cyanosis. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and her pulse is 130 beats/min and thready. You should: Select one: A. perform a rapid head-to-toe physical assessment. B. place her supine and elevate her lower extremities. C. apply 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. D. provide ventilation assistance with a bag valve mask.

provide ventilation assistance with a bag valve mask.

A patient who presents with profound cyanosis following a chest injury: Select one: A. is most likely experiencing severe blood loss. B. should be placed in Trendelenburg's position. C. has most likely experienced a ruptured aorta. D. requires prompt ventilation and oxygenation.

requires prompt ventilation and oxygenation.

Signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent include: Select one: A. dry mouth, dilated pupils, and headache. B. hypertension and severe pulmonary edema. C. tachycardia, flushed skin, and unequal pupils. D. salivation, pinpoint pupils, and diarrhea.

salivation, pinpoint pupils, and diarrhea.

You are assessing a man with suspected hypothermia. The patient is conscious, alert, and actively shivering. His respiratory rate is increased, but his breathing is unlabored, and the pulse oximeter reads 72%. The pulse oximetry reading is most likely: Select one A. secondary to decreased perfusion in the extremities. B. a direct reflection of his increased respiratory rate. C. accurate because shivering affects hemoglobin binding. D. accurate because he has signs of respiratory failure.

secondary to decreased perfusion in the extremities.

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF), such as Ebola, cause the blood to: Select one: A. become thick and spontaneously clot. B. engorge the brain and cause hemorrhaging. C. seep out of the blood vessels and tissues. D. attack the bone marrow and destroy cells.

seep out of the blood vessels and tissues.

An attack on an abortion clinic would most likely be carried out by a(n): Select one: A. single-issue group. B. extremist political group. C violent religious group. D. doomsday cult.

single-issue group

All of the following are hollow abdominal organs, except the: Select one: A. stomach. B. ureters. C. spleen. D. bladder.

spleen

During your secondary assessment of a 30-year-old male who fell 25 feet, you note crepitus when palpating his pelvis. Your partner advises you that the patient's blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, and his heart rate is 120 beats/min and weak. After completing your assessment, you should: Select one: A. log roll the patient onto a long backboard and transport at once. B. stabilize the pelvis with a pelvic binder and protect the spine. C. defer spinal immobilization and transport to a trauma center. D

stabilize the pelvis with a pelvic binder and protect the spine.

Bruising to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen after blunt trauma is most suggestive of injury to the: Select one: A. liver. B. stomach. C. kidney. D. spleen.

stomach

You and your partner are preparing to apply a traction splint to a patient's deformed thigh. As you apply manual traction, the patient resists your efforts and states that the pain is getting worse. You should: Select one: A. stop and splint the leg in the deformed position. B. assess distal pulses and continue pulling traction. C. gently massage the thigh muscles to relax them. D. flex the knee and place a pillow under the thigh.

stop and splint the leg in the deformed position.

Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically: Select one: A. third-degree. B. partial-thickness. C. full-thickness. D. superficial.

superficial

The two most efficient ways for the body to eliminate excess heat are: Select one: A. perspiration and tachycardia. B. respiration and bradycardia. C. hyperventilation and tachycardia. D. sweating and vasodilation.

sweating and vasodilation.

At present, the likelihood of a nuclear attack against the United States is very low because: Select one: A terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb. B other than the United States, no other countries are currently in possession of nuclear weapons. C. the United States has an effective early warning system to detect an incoming nuclear missile. D. all nuclear devices or weapons that different countries are in possession of are currently accounted

terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb.

An air embolism associated with diving occurs when: Select one: A. the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent. B. the alveoli completely collapse due to high pressure. X C. the diver hyperventilates prior to entering the water. D. high water pressure forces air into the mediastinum

the diver holds his or her breath during a rapid ascent.