EFMB Written Test FY23 UPDATED
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The initial radiographic evaluation of a trauma patient begins with supine
Anterior- Posterior (AP) chest and pelvis radiographs taken in the trauma bay
usually with a(n) _______________________ - CORRECT ANSWERS
Portable x-ray machine.
True/False: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by
cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed
when CSRE is unavailable - CORRECT ANSWERS False, CT is
superior to radiographic CSRE
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a Computed Tomography
scanner? - CORRECT ANSWERS Role 3
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a portable x-ray machine? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Role 2
Members of the trauma team should have ___________ aprons and thyroid
shields available near the trauma bay for radiation safety. - CORRECT
ANSWERS lead
True/False: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for aural
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, hazardous noise = acoustic
trauma
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are - CORRECT ANSWERS Hearing
loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), aural fullness, recruitment (ear pain with loud
noise), difficulty localizing sounds, difficulty hearing in a noisy background,
and vertigo
,Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that is either -
CORRECT ANSWERS temporary or permanent
The ear, specifically the , is the most sensitive organ to primary blast injury. -
CORRECT ANSWERS tympanic membrane
True/False: The smaller the size of the tympanic membrane perforation, the
greater the likelihood is of spontaneous closure. - CORRECT ANSWERS
True
What are indications for endotracheal intubation during your initial burn
survey? - CORRECT ANSWERS >40% TBSA due to swelling,
comatose, symptomatic inhalation injury, deep facial burns
Burn casualties with injuries greater than _____ Total Body Surface Area
(TBSA) are at high risk of hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWERS 20%
True/False: When providing point of injury care to a burn patient, you must
immediately debride blisters and cover burns with loose, moist gauze wraps or a
wet clean sheet - CORRECT ANSWERS False, Do not debride blisters
until the patient has reached a facility with surgical capability
Calculate a burn patient's initial burn size using the Rule of - CORRECT
ANSWERS 9s,
head, arms = 9%, 9%, 9%
Torso = 36%
Legs = 18%, 18%
,Which type of burn is NOT included in the estimation of Total Body Surface
Area (TBSA) used for fluid resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWERS First
degree or superficial burns
True/False: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye
sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers
are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to
Military Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation - CORRECT
ANSWERS False, not routine care
The is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they have the most
accurate information about past medical problems and the current situation, and
they have first aid training and can assist in care - CORRECT ANSWERS
dog handler
________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military Working Dog
at rest. - CORRECT ANSWERS 101-103
______ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest -
CORRECT ANSWERS 60-80
True/False: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is
systolic 120 mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWERS True
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 21 days, 35 days if in CPDA-1
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 35 days
, 1. If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not
used within what time period? - CORRECT ANSWERS 24 hours
True/False: 1. The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole
blood is that donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid
acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
1. How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - CORRECT ANSWERS 90 days
True/False: Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard
precautions apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infectious
status. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
The World Health Organization's "five moments of hand hygiene" include -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Use of soap/water or alcohol sanitizer before
contact.
2. Before aseptic tasks.
3. After bodily fluids exposure risk.
4. After patient contact.
5. After contact with patient surrounds even if gloved
What are Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard precautions?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Hand washing,
gloves,
gowns,
masks,
goggles
or face shield
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
The initial radiographic evaluation of a trauma patient begins with supine
Anterior- Posterior (AP) chest and pelvis radiographs taken in the trauma bay
usually with a(n) _______________________ - CORRECT ANSWERS
Portable x-ray machine.
True/False: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by
cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed
when CSRE is unavailable - CORRECT ANSWERS False, CT is
superior to radiographic CSRE
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a Computed Tomography
scanner? - CORRECT ANSWERS Role 3
What is the lowest level of care equipped with a portable x-ray machine? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Role 2
Members of the trauma team should have ___________ aprons and thyroid
shields available near the trauma bay for radiation safety. - CORRECT
ANSWERS lead
True/False: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for aural
trauma. - CORRECT ANSWERS False, hazardous noise = acoustic
trauma
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are - CORRECT ANSWERS Hearing
loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), aural fullness, recruitment (ear pain with loud
noise), difficulty localizing sounds, difficulty hearing in a noisy background,
and vertigo
,Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) that is either -
CORRECT ANSWERS temporary or permanent
The ear, specifically the , is the most sensitive organ to primary blast injury. -
CORRECT ANSWERS tympanic membrane
True/False: The smaller the size of the tympanic membrane perforation, the
greater the likelihood is of spontaneous closure. - CORRECT ANSWERS
True
What are indications for endotracheal intubation during your initial burn
survey? - CORRECT ANSWERS >40% TBSA due to swelling,
comatose, symptomatic inhalation injury, deep facial burns
Burn casualties with injuries greater than _____ Total Body Surface Area
(TBSA) are at high risk of hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWERS 20%
True/False: When providing point of injury care to a burn patient, you must
immediately debride blisters and cover burns with loose, moist gauze wraps or a
wet clean sheet - CORRECT ANSWERS False, Do not debride blisters
until the patient has reached a facility with surgical capability
Calculate a burn patient's initial burn size using the Rule of - CORRECT
ANSWERS 9s,
head, arms = 9%, 9%, 9%
Torso = 36%
Legs = 18%, 18%
,Which type of burn is NOT included in the estimation of Total Body Surface
Area (TBSA) used for fluid resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWERS First
degree or superficial burns
True/False: In addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye
sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers
are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to
Military Working Dogs in combat or austere areas of operation - CORRECT
ANSWERS False, not routine care
The is the best person to control the Military Working Dog; they have the most
accurate information about past medical problems and the current situation, and
they have first aid training and can assist in care - CORRECT ANSWERS
dog handler
________ is the normal temperature (rectal) range for a Military Working Dog
at rest. - CORRECT ANSWERS 101-103
______ is the heart/pulse rate range for a Military Working Dog at rest -
CORRECT ANSWERS 60-80
True/False: The normal blood pressure for a Military Working Dog at rest is
systolic 120 mmHg/diastolic 80 mmHg - CORRECT ANSWERS True
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPD be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 21 days, 35 days if in CPDA-1
How long can whole blood collected in the anticoagulant CPDA-1 be stored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 35 days
, 1. If stored at room temperature, fresh whole blood must be destroyed if not
used within what time period? - CORRECT ANSWERS 24 hours
True/False: 1. The most important safety consideration in transfusing whole
blood is that donor red blood cells be compatible with the recipient to avoid
acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
1. How often SHOULD titer and transfusion transmitted disease retesting be
conducted? - CORRECT ANSWERS 90 days
True/False: Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard
precautions apply to all patients, regardless of suspected or confirmed infectious
status. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
The World Health Organization's "five moments of hand hygiene" include -
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Use of soap/water or alcohol sanitizer before
contact.
2. Before aseptic tasks.
3. After bodily fluids exposure risk.
4. After patient contact.
5. After contact with patient surrounds even if gloved
What are Infection Prevention in Combat-related Injuries standard precautions?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Hand washing,
gloves,
gowns,
masks,
goggles
or face shield
