Chapter 31 EMT Questions With All
Correct Answers
A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
A. proximal femur.
B. pelvic girdle.
C. femoral shaft.
D. pubic symphysis. Correct answer-proximal femur.
A 22-year-old female was ejected from her car after striking a tree head-on. As you approach her, you
note obvious closed deformities to both of her femurs. She is not moving and does not appear to be
conscious. You should:
A. administer oxygen and perform a rapid assessment.
B. stabilize her head and perform a primary assessment.
C. assess for a carotid pulse and assist her ventilations.
D. apply manual stabilization to both of her femurs. Correct answer-stabilize her head and perform a
primary assessment.
With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, the zone of injury is defined as the:
A. area of obvious deformity over the site of impact.
B. exact part of the bone or joint that was disrupted.
C. area of soft-tissue damage surrounding the injury.
D. part of the body that sustained secondary injury. Correct answer-area of soft-tissue damage
surrounding the injury.
A 54-year-old male accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning his gun. Your assessment reveals a
small entrance wound to the medial aspect of his right leg. The exit wound is on the opposite side of the
leg and is actively bleeding. The patient complains of numbness and tingling in his right foot. You should
Correct answer-control the bleeding and cover the wound with a sterile dressing.
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would MOST likely result in deformity? Correct
answer-Displaced fracture
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would pose the greatest threat to a patient's life?
A. Nondisplaced long bone fractures
B. Bilateral femur fractures
C. Pelvic fracture with hypotension
D. An amputated extremity Correct answer-Pelvic fracture with hypotension
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct? Correct answer-
Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
Correct Answers
A "hip" fracture is actually a fracture of the:
A. proximal femur.
B. pelvic girdle.
C. femoral shaft.
D. pubic symphysis. Correct answer-proximal femur.
A 22-year-old female was ejected from her car after striking a tree head-on. As you approach her, you
note obvious closed deformities to both of her femurs. She is not moving and does not appear to be
conscious. You should:
A. administer oxygen and perform a rapid assessment.
B. stabilize her head and perform a primary assessment.
C. assess for a carotid pulse and assist her ventilations.
D. apply manual stabilization to both of her femurs. Correct answer-stabilize her head and perform a
primary assessment.
With regard to musculoskeletal injuries, the zone of injury is defined as the:
A. area of obvious deformity over the site of impact.
B. exact part of the bone or joint that was disrupted.
C. area of soft-tissue damage surrounding the injury.
D. part of the body that sustained secondary injury. Correct answer-area of soft-tissue damage
surrounding the injury.
A 54-year-old male accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning his gun. Your assessment reveals a
small entrance wound to the medial aspect of his right leg. The exit wound is on the opposite side of the
leg and is actively bleeding. The patient complains of numbness and tingling in his right foot. You should
Correct answer-control the bleeding and cover the wound with a sterile dressing.
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would MOST likely result in deformity? Correct
answer-Displaced fracture
Which of the following musculoskeletal injuries would pose the greatest threat to a patient's life?
A. Nondisplaced long bone fractures
B. Bilateral femur fractures
C. Pelvic fracture with hypotension
D. An amputated extremity Correct answer-Pelvic fracture with hypotension
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome is correct? Correct answer-
Compartment syndrome typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after an injury.
