53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left femur and pelvic instability. Diminished
lung sounds on L side. You should? correct answers Immobilize long backboard
28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool, diaphoretic and responsive to verbal. R 38
and shallow with paradoxical movement. What should you do? correct answers 02 with positive
pressure ventilations
What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis? correct answers Basilar skull fracture
30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Bleeding continues after partner applies direct pressure. You should?
correct answers Tourniqet
28 yo PT driver motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with
copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. ANOTHER most appropriate
action? correct answers Jaw thrust without head tilt
M fell while water skiing. Unconsciouse. Suspect? correct answers Head and spine injury
Appropriate care for amputated extremity? correct answers Wrap in dry gauze, seal in plastic
bag, and place in cool water
28 yo pt driving motorcycle traveling 45 mph hit parked car. Not wearing a helmet. Supine with
copious amount of blood around face. Gurgling and R 4 per min. Most appropriate? correct
answers Control bleeding
18 yo M holding right shin after sports related injury. Deformity and swelling; pedal pulse
present. You should? correct answers Apply board splint in position found
, Pedestrian hit by car. Pale, cool, and diaphoretic. Oriented to name only and has difficulty
breathing. BP 80/40, P 120, R 28 and shallow. 90% SP02. You should? correct answers BVM
81 yo F helthcare facility fell out of bed. Nurse suspects hip fracture. Which medication should
concern you the most? correct answers Coumadin
You are treating a patient with agonal respirations and gunshot wound to the chest. You notice an
open skull fracture leaking brain matter. There is no radial pulse, you should? correct answers
Asses a carotid pulse and assist ventilations
a 45 year old male fell asleep outisde while doing yard work. His face and lower legs are bright
red with blisters and painful on examination. You should suspect correct answers Both
superficial and partial thickness burns
a 35 year old patient has fallen and has a deformed right lower leg. The distal extremity is
pulsless and the skin is cool and cyanotic. You should correct answers Realign the injured
extremity
You arrive on scene of a car crash. The driver is alert and complaining of severe chest and
abdominal pain. His radial is weak and rapid. Skin is cool, pale, and moist. The patient has a
history of cardiac problems. You should? correct answers Rapidly extricate onto a long spinal
board and transport
47 male shot in back has cool and clammy skin with arm weakness. BP 130/90, P 76, R 24. You
should suspect correct answers Spinal cord injury
Injury that is most likely to require routine assessment and transport correct answers Deformed
Wrist Injury
After securing pt on long board, you should immediately assess correct answers PMS