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1. A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on
his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is
MOST likely responsible for his back pain?
Select one:
A. Lateral impact to the spine
B. Secondary fall after the initial impact
C. Direct trauma to the spinal column
D. Energy transmission to the spine
Answer : D. Energy transmission to the spine
2. 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:
Select one:
A. leave her bicycle helmet on.
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B. obtain baseline vital signs.
C. stabilize her entire spine.
D. inspect the helmet for cracks.
Answer : C. stabilize her entire spine.
3. A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an al-
tercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should
control the obvious bleeding and then:
Select one:
A. auscultate bowel sounds.
B. assess for an exit wound.
C. apply a cervical collar.
D. obtain baseline vital signs.
Answer : B. assess for an exit wound.
4. 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:
Select one:
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A. was involved in a motor vehicle crash in which another patient in the same
vehicle was killed.
B. has a systolic blood pressure of less than 110 mm Hg or a heart rate greater
than 110 beats/min.
C. has a bleeding disorder or takes anticoagulant medications and has any
blunt or penetrating injury.
D. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to
trauma.
Answer : D. has a GCS score of less than or equal to 13 with a mechanism attributed to
trauma.
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5. According to the Association of Air Medical Services, you should consider air
medical transport of a trauma patient if:
Select one:
A. 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.
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. 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.
Answer : 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.
6. Approximately 25% of severe injuries to the aorta occur during:
Select one:
A. frontal collisions.
B. rollover collisions.
C. rear-end collisions.
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