EMT AAOS Section 7 Trauma Test Exam Practice 2026|2027
Questions and Answers with Complete A+ Solutions!!!
What are the 4 types of skull fractures? - Correct Answer -Linear- No physical sign of deformity
Compressed-High Energy direct trauma-Blunt object; baseball bat. Frontal/Partial areas of skull are very
thin
Basilar-High Energy direct trauma - falls, MVA; csf drainage from the ears possible
Open-severe forces w/multiple body systems; Brain tissue may be exposed
Which of the following organs or structures does NOT reside within the mediastinum?
A. lungs
B. trachea
C. vena cavae
D. esophagus - Correct Answer -A. Lungs
When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is MOST important to be as descriptive as possible with
the hospital regarding the patient's injuries because: - Correct Answer -A specialist may need to be
called.
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,Following blunt trauma to the face, a 21-year-old male complains of a severe headache and decreased
ability to move his eyes. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with: - Correct Answer -A
blowout fracture
The MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries is: - Correct Answer -Airway
compromise
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a nightclub. She has
massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your partner manually stabilizes her head, you
should: - Correct Answer -suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds.
A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck collided with
another vehicle. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. A visual exam of her
mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a
pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. You should: -
Correct Answer -apply supplemental oxygen, immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth,
suction as needed, and transport.
What is a short board or vest used for? - Correct Answer -Immobilize the head, neck, torso and spine
when a PT is found in a sitting position; from a vehicle; clinically stable
A distraction injury to the cervical spine would most likely occur following
A. a driving accident
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,B. Blunt neck trauma
C. hyperextension of the neck
D. hanging-type mechanisms - Correct Answer -D. hanging-type mechanisms
Common signs of a skull fracture include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a) mastoid process bruising
b) ecchymosis around the eyes
c) noted deformity to the skull
d) superficial scalp lacerations - Correct Answer -d) superficial scalp lacerations
The five sections of the spinal column, in descending order, are the: - Correct Answer -7-cervical, 12-
thoracic, 5-lumbar, 5-sacral, and 4-coccygeal.
Spinal column has how many vertebrae? - Correct Answer -33 bones make the vertebrae
Vertebrae are connected by ligaments and separated by cushions called: - Correct Answer -
Intervertebral Disks
The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at: - Correct Answer -C3, C4, and C5.
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, S/S of Skull fractures- - Correct Answer -Visible bone fragments,
bits of brain tissue,
altered mental status,
depressions or deformity,
battle's signs,
Unequal or nonreactive pupils,
Raccoon eyes,
bleeding from ear or nose,
increased blood pressure,
decreased pulse rate,
temperature increase,
impaired hearing,
ringing ears,
posturing(decorticate, decerebrate),
Paralysis,
seizures.
When caring for a patient with an open facial injury, the EMT must: - Correct Answer -wear gloves and
facial protection.
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Questions and Answers with Complete A+ Solutions!!!
What are the 4 types of skull fractures? - Correct Answer -Linear- No physical sign of deformity
Compressed-High Energy direct trauma-Blunt object; baseball bat. Frontal/Partial areas of skull are very
thin
Basilar-High Energy direct trauma - falls, MVA; csf drainage from the ears possible
Open-severe forces w/multiple body systems; Brain tissue may be exposed
Which of the following organs or structures does NOT reside within the mediastinum?
A. lungs
B. trachea
C. vena cavae
D. esophagus - Correct Answer -A. Lungs
When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is MOST important to be as descriptive as possible with
the hospital regarding the patient's injuries because: - Correct Answer -A specialist may need to be
called.
1|Page
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,Following blunt trauma to the face, a 21-year-old male complains of a severe headache and decreased
ability to move his eyes. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with: - Correct Answer -A
blowout fracture
The MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries is: - Correct Answer -Airway
compromise
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a nightclub. She has
massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your partner manually stabilizes her head, you
should: - Correct Answer -suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds.
A 52-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her face when her truck collided with
another vehicle. She has obvious swelling to her face and several dislodged teeth. A visual exam of her
mouth reveals minimal bleeding. She is conscious and alert with a blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, a
pulse of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. You should: -
Correct Answer -apply supplemental oxygen, immobilize her spine, attempt to locate the dislodged teeth,
suction as needed, and transport.
What is a short board or vest used for? - Correct Answer -Immobilize the head, neck, torso and spine
when a PT is found in a sitting position; from a vehicle; clinically stable
A distraction injury to the cervical spine would most likely occur following
A. a driving accident
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,B. Blunt neck trauma
C. hyperextension of the neck
D. hanging-type mechanisms - Correct Answer -D. hanging-type mechanisms
Common signs of a skull fracture include all of the following, EXCEPT:
a) mastoid process bruising
b) ecchymosis around the eyes
c) noted deformity to the skull
d) superficial scalp lacerations - Correct Answer -d) superficial scalp lacerations
The five sections of the spinal column, in descending order, are the: - Correct Answer -7-cervical, 12-
thoracic, 5-lumbar, 5-sacral, and 4-coccygeal.
Spinal column has how many vertebrae? - Correct Answer -33 bones make the vertebrae
Vertebrae are connected by ligaments and separated by cushions called: - Correct Answer -
Intervertebral Disks
The phrenic nerves control the diaphragm and exit the spinal cord at: - Correct Answer -C3, C4, and C5.
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, S/S of Skull fractures- - Correct Answer -Visible bone fragments,
bits of brain tissue,
altered mental status,
depressions or deformity,
battle's signs,
Unequal or nonreactive pupils,
Raccoon eyes,
bleeding from ear or nose,
increased blood pressure,
decreased pulse rate,
temperature increase,
impaired hearing,
ringing ears,
posturing(decorticate, decerebrate),
Paralysis,
seizures.
When caring for a patient with an open facial injury, the EMT must: - Correct Answer -wear gloves and
facial protection.
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