Col 1
In moving joints, the ends of the bones are covered with:
A) articular cartilage.
B) synovial tendons.
C) muscular fascia.
D) gliding cartilage.
articular cartilage.
Which of the following statements regarding shock is correct?
A. Most cases of shock must be treated in the hospital.
B. Only a physician can control severe external bleeding.
C. Check the ABCs of a patient in shock every 15 minutes.
D. You should try to make the shock patient comfortably cool.
Most cases of shock must be treated in the hospital.
When splinting an injury of the wrist, the hand should be placed:
A) into a fist.
B) in a straight position.
C) in an extended position.
D) in a functional position.
in a functional position.
You and your partner are preparing to apply a traction splint to a patient's deformed thigh. As you apply manual traction, the patient resists your efforts and states that the pain is getting worse. You should:
A) stop and splint the leg in the deformed position.
B) assess distal pulses and continue pulling traction.
C) gently massage the thigh muscles to relax them.
D) flex the knee and place a pillow under the thigh.
stop and splint the leg in the deformed position.
Burns are classified by the:
A. severity of pain.
B. method of treatment.
C. age of the patient.
D. depth of the burn.
depth of the burn.
Which of the following blood components interacts with other substances in the blood to form clots that help stop bleeding?
A. Plasma
B. Platelets
C. Red blood cells
D. White blood cells
Platelets
Deformity caused by a fracture would MOST likely be masked by:
A) swelling.
B) guarding.
C) crepitus.
D) ecchymosis.
swelling.
Why is prompt transport of patients with internal bleeding and shock critical to the survival of such patients?
A. There is no effective prehospital treatment for these patients.
B. Patients with internal bleeding do not present with classic signs of shock.
C. Immediate surgery is often the only way to treat such patients definitively.
D. A physician must perform an in-depth examination of these patients.
Immediate surgery is often the only way to treat such patients definitively.
Atrophy is a condition that occurs when:
A) increased use of skeletal muscle causes an increase in its strength.
B) the tendons that attach muscle to bone become stretched or injured.
C) muscle decreases in size and function.
D) carbon dioxide, lactic acid, and other wastes accumulate in the muscle.
muscle decreases in size and function.
Which of the following statements regarding treatment for an impaled object is correct?
A. Any impaled object that interferes with the airway should be left in place.
B. Only remove an impaled object if it is deeply embedded in the abdomen.
C. Only paramedics should touch an object that is impaled in the body.
D. A large impaled object may have to be cut closer to the patient's body.
A large impaled object may have to be cut closer to the patient's body.
All of the following types of shock are caused by capillary expansion, except:
A. cardiogenic shock.
B. psychogenic shock.
C. anaphylactic shock.
D. neurogenic shock.
cardiogenic shock.
When applying a sterile dressing to an open wound of the forearm, you should:
A. avoid touching the side that will be in contact with the wound.
B. apply a tourniquet over the dressing to secure it firmly in place.
C. first clean the open wound with a saline solution or sterile water.
D. preferably use a dressing that measures 10" × 30" (25 cm × 76.2 cm).
avoid touching the side that will be in contact with the wound.
Traction splints are used primarily to immobilize and secure fractures of the:
A) hip.
B) pelvis.
C) femur.
D) humerus.
Femur
Treatment for an open abdominal wound includes all of the following, except:
A. carefully replacing protruding intestines back into the abdomen.
B. placing the patient on his or her back with the knees bent.
C. protecting any protruding intestines with a large trauma dressing.
D. ensuring that abdominal organs are not forced back into the wound.
carefully replacing protruding intestines back into the abdomen.
When treating a patient with major soft-tissue trauma to the neck, you should:
A. firmly apply a sterile dressing around the neck.
B. maintain the airway and stabilize the head and neck.
C. treat the injury while the patient is in a lying position.
D. routinely apply finger pressure above and below the wound.
maintain the airway and stabilize the head and neck.
Which of the following conditions would most likely cause a nosebleed?
A. Diabetes
B. Rapid heart rate
C. Injury to the neck
D. High blood pressure
High blood pressure
A(n) __________ fracture occurs in the growth section of a child's bone and may lead to bone growth abnormalities.
A) greenstick
B) diaphyseal
C) epiphyseal
D) metaphyseal
epiphyseal
Treatment for a completely severed arm includes all of the following, except:
A. taking standard precautions.
B. placing the arm directly on ice.
C. placing the arm in a plastic bag.
D. cooling the arm with cold packs.
placing the arm directly on ice.
Bones are connected to other bones by bands of tough fibrous tissues called:
A) bursa.
B) tendons.
C) cartilage.
D) ligaments.
ligaments.
Which of the following is most suggestive of a respiratory burn?
A. Painless breathing
B. Singed nose hairs
C. A slow pulse rate
D. Persistent hiccups
Singed nose hairs
After ensuring your own safety, initial treatment for a patient with a chemical burn involves:
A. removing as much of the chemical from the skin as possible.
B. applying a commercially manufactured burn ointment or gel.
C. immediately flushing the skin with copious amounts of water.
D. quickly covering the affected area with moist, sterile dressings.
removing as much of the chemical from the skin as possible.
A 77-year-old woman slipped and fell on a throw rug and landed on her left hip. She denies striking her head or losing consciousness. Assessment of her left leg reveals that it is shortened and externally rotated. Distal pulses, sensory, and motor functions are intact. You should:
A) manually stabilize her left leg, apply a traction splint, and then secure her to a long backboard or scoop.
B) carefully slide a long backboard underneath her, keep her in a supine position, and apply a splint to her leg.
C) place her onto a scoop stretcher, pad around her left hip with pillows, and secure her to the scoop with straps.
D) bind both of her legs together with triangular bandages and carefully secure her onto the ambulance stretcher.
place her onto a scoop stretcher, pad around her left hip with pillows, and secure her to the scoop with straps.
Most deaths from gunshot wounds are the result of:
A. a massive infection that sets in days after the injury.
B. external bleeding caused by severe soft-tissue damage.
C. internal blood loss caused by damage to internal organs.
D. severe organ injury that occurs during emergency surgery.
internal blood loss caused by damage to internal organs.
Research has indicated that a tourniquet can be left in place for up to ___ hours without causing additional damage to an injured limb.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
2
A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the:
A) distal ulna.
B) distal radius.
C) proximal radius.
D) radius and ulna.
distal radius.
The circulatory system consists of all of the following components, except:
A. veins.
B. alveoli.
C. arteries.
D. the heart.
alveoli
Following direct trauma to the left upper back, a 44-year-old male presents with diaphoresis and restlessness. His blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 120 beats/min and weak, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored. Your assessment reveals abrasions and contusions over the left scapula. You should:
A) hyperventilate him with a BVM and monitor his oxygen saturation.
B) apply high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed secondary assessment, and transport.
C) focus your assessment on his scapulae and clavicles and apply high-flow oxygen.
D) apply high-flow oxygen, consider spinal precautions, and transport without delay.
apply high-flow oxygen, consider spinal precautions, and transport without delay.
Which of the following joints allows no motion?
A) Skull sutures
B) Sacroiliac joint
C) Shoulder joint
D) Sternoclavicular joint
Skull sutures
While caring for a patient in anaphylactic shock, your most important concern should be to:
A. maintain body temperature.
B. monitor the airway for swelling.
C. administer the patient's medication.
D. provide continuous emotional support.
monitor the airway for swelling.
When applying a dressing to an open wound, it is important to:
A. thoroughly clean the open wound first.
B. cover at least two-thirds of the wound.
C. apply a loose tourniquet over the dressing.
D. take steps to prevent further contamination.
take steps to prevent further contamination.