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NREMT Trauma questions with correct answersA young man fell and landed on his outstretched hand, resulting in pain
and deformity to the left midshaft forearm. Distal circulation should be
assessed at which of the following pulse locations? Correct Answer-
Radial
A mans arm was amputated during a car crash. The patient is
unresonsive; and has a rapid, weak pulse. As you and your partner are
treating him, other responders are attempting to locate his severed arm.
Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is correct?
Correct Answer-If the patients arm has not been recovered by the time
you are ready to transport, you should transport without delay.
Which of the following assessment findings should alert the EMT that a
patient with a closed lower extremity fracture is developing
compartment syndrome? Correct Answer-The pain is greater than one
would expect for the injury
Despite direct pressure, a large laceration continues to spurt large
amounts of bright blood. You should: Correct Answer-Apply a
tourniquet proximal to the injury until the bleeding stops.
A man was struck in the side of head with a steel pipe. Blood-tinged
fluid is draining from the ear and bruising appears behind the ear. The
MOST appropriate treatment for this patient includes: Correct Answer-
immobilizing the spine, administering oxygen, and monitoring for
vomiting.
,Prior to your arrival at the scene, a young female was removed from a
body of water after being submerged for an unknown period of time.
You should manage her airway appropriately while considering the
possibility of: Correct Answer-spinal injury
If a vehicle strikes a tree at 60 mph, the unrestrained driver would likely
experience the MOST severe injuries during the: Correct Answer-third
collision.
A patient with severe hypothermia should be actively rewarmed: Correct
Answer-At the emergency department
Which of the following patients would be MOST in need of a rapid head
to toe assessment? Correct Answer-A responsive 22-year-old man with a
small caliber gunshot wound to the abdomen
Which of the following clinical findings is MOST indicative of a skull
fracture? Correct Answer-Blood in the ear canal
A man was stabbed in the right side of the chest, lateral to the nipple. He
is tachypneic, tachycardic, and diaphoretic. His jugular veins are
collapsed and breath sounds are difficult to hear on the right side. You
should suspect: Correct Answer-Hemothorax
A 22 year old man had a strong acid chemical splashed into both of his
eyes. He is conscious and alert, is experiencing intense pain, and states
that he is wearing contact lenses. Treatment should include: Correct
, Answer-removing the contact lenses and beginning irrigation of both
eyes.
A woman fell through a glass window and has a large laceration to her
inner arm that is bleeding profusely. The EMT applies a trauma dressing
and direct pressure to the wound, but the dressing immediately becomes
soaked with blood. What should the EMT do next? Correct Answer-
Apply a proximal tourniquet and engage it until the bleeding stops
Following blunt trauma to the chest, a 33 year old male has shallow,
painful breathing. On assessment you note that an area to the left side of
chest collapses during inhalation and bulges during exhalation. These
are signs of a/an: Correct Answer-Flail chest
When assessing distal circulation in a patient with a swollen deformed
femur, you should: Correct Answer-palpate for a dorsalis pedis pulse.
A mans legs were pinned by a steel girder for 5 hours before he was
found. He is conscious and alert with stable vital signs but cannot feel
his legs. The EMT should anticipate that: Correct Answer-IV fluids and
certain drugs may be given before he is freed.
A patient experienced blunt chest trauma and has asymmetrical chest
wall movement. This finding indicates: Correct Answer-Decreased air
movement into one lung
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