EMT--Trauma Exam Study Guide {LATEST
2026 -2027 Update} QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Traumatic brain injury signs/symptoms - correct answer irregular breathing pattern,
failure of the pupils to respond to light, unequal pupil size, combative behavior
Avulsion tx - correct answer put skin where it should be if still attached, apply direct
pressure, use a roller bandage, splint the extremity
Identify and treat hemorrhagic shock - correct answer patient has a poor general
appearance and is calm, assessment reveals symptoms of hypoperfusion, significant
blood loss, low bp, increased pulse, irregular breathing
,Indications for removing a helmet - correct answer impending airway or breathing
problems, it interferes with the assessment and treatment of airway or ventilation
problems, you can't properly immobilize the spine
Indications to perform a rapid extrication - correct answer the vehicle or scene is
unsafe, explosives or other hazardous materials are on the scene, there is a fire or
danger of fire, the patient cannot be properly assessed before being removed from car,
patient needs to be in the supine position, life threatening condition that requires
immediate transport to the hospital, the patient blocks access to another seriously
injured patient
Procedure for spinal immobilization - correct answer hold manual c-spine, put collar
on, roll patient onto board, chest straps first, immobilize head to the board
, Treatment of an abdominal evisceration - correct answer apply a moist sterile
dressing over the evisceration. Do not attempt to put the organs back in.
Assessment for a non life threatening injury - correct answer stay on scene
Need for rapid extrication - correct answer if there is significant bleeding, respiratory
distress
Need for a tourniquet - correct answer apply pressure, elevate, pulse point pressure;
if none of those work then apply a tourniquet
Hemorrhagic shock signs/symptoms - correct answer control all obvious bleeding, lie
flat on back with feet elevated 6"- 12", maintain temperature
2026 -2027 Update} QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Traumatic brain injury signs/symptoms - correct answer irregular breathing pattern,
failure of the pupils to respond to light, unequal pupil size, combative behavior
Avulsion tx - correct answer put skin where it should be if still attached, apply direct
pressure, use a roller bandage, splint the extremity
Identify and treat hemorrhagic shock - correct answer patient has a poor general
appearance and is calm, assessment reveals symptoms of hypoperfusion, significant
blood loss, low bp, increased pulse, irregular breathing
,Indications for removing a helmet - correct answer impending airway or breathing
problems, it interferes with the assessment and treatment of airway or ventilation
problems, you can't properly immobilize the spine
Indications to perform a rapid extrication - correct answer the vehicle or scene is
unsafe, explosives or other hazardous materials are on the scene, there is a fire or
danger of fire, the patient cannot be properly assessed before being removed from car,
patient needs to be in the supine position, life threatening condition that requires
immediate transport to the hospital, the patient blocks access to another seriously
injured patient
Procedure for spinal immobilization - correct answer hold manual c-spine, put collar
on, roll patient onto board, chest straps first, immobilize head to the board
, Treatment of an abdominal evisceration - correct answer apply a moist sterile
dressing over the evisceration. Do not attempt to put the organs back in.
Assessment for a non life threatening injury - correct answer stay on scene
Need for rapid extrication - correct answer if there is significant bleeding, respiratory
distress
Need for a tourniquet - correct answer apply pressure, elevate, pulse point pressure;
if none of those work then apply a tourniquet
Hemorrhagic shock signs/symptoms - correct answer control all obvious bleeding, lie
flat on back with feet elevated 6"- 12", maintain temperature
