West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam with Questions and Answers

West Coast EMT Block 3 Exam with Questions and Answers lacerations ANSWER a cut with either jagged or smooth edges, usually from a sharp object. Can also result when a blunt force splits the skin avulsions ANSWER injury in which a portion of the skin and sometimes other soft tissue is partially or completely torn away incision ANSWER A cut made in order to get inside something amputation ANSWER partial or complete removal of a limb significant fall for pediatric patient ANSWER greater than 10 feet significant fall for adult patient ANSWER more than 20 feet mechanism of injury (MOI) ANSWER The way in which traumatic injuries occur; the forces that act on the body to cause damage. compartment syndrome ANSWER Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue. signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome ANSWER severe pain or burning sensation