Blood
A hematoma develops when:
large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged
Abnormal variations in pupil size and reaction would most likely be observed in a patient with:
a brain injury
Which of the following nerves carries information from the body to the brain via the spinal cord?
Sensory
The index of suspicion is MOST accurately defined as:
your awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying injuries
The Adam's apple is:
the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage
What Is the approximate blood volume of an 80 kg adult male?
6.0 L
Internal injuries caused by gunshot wounds are difficult to predict because:
the bullet may tumble or ricochet within the body.
Which of the following statements regarding the cranium is correct?
a) Thirty percent of the cranium is occupied by blood
b) The cranium protects the structures of the face
c) Eighty percent of the cranium is occupied by brain tissue
d) The skull is a subdivision of the cranium
c) Eighty percent of the cranium is occupied by brain tissue
Which of the following is a sign of compartment syndrome?
a) Absence of pain at the injury site
b) A bounding pulse distal to the injury site
c) Extreme redness to the injury site
d) Pain upon passive movement of the injury site
d) Pain upon passive movement of the injury site
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?
Epidermis
Blood stasis, changes in the vessel wall, and certain medications affect the:
a) ability of the blood to effectively clot
b) systolic blood pressure exclusively
c) ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen
d) white blood cell's ability to fight infection
a) ability of the blood to effectively clot
Which of the following occurs after tissues are injured?
a) Red blood cells separate from plasma
b) Local blood vessels begin to dilate
c) Red blood cells become less sticky
d) Platelets collect at the injury site
d) Platelets collect at the injury site
The ________ contain(s) about 75% of the brain's total volume:
cerebrum
What does a person taking blood thinners have to consider?
A person taking blood thinners will experience slower blood clotting
The meninges, along with the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that circulates in between each meningeal layer, function by:
acting as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord
Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia Is correct?
a) Patients with hemophilia might bleed spontaneously
b) Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia
c) Hemophilia Is defined as a total lack of platelets
d) Hemophiliacs take aspirin to enhance blood clotting
a) Patients with hemophilia might bleed spontaneously
When caring for a patient with an open facial injury, the EMT's immediate FIRST priority should be to
wear gloves and facial protection
A 30-year-old female was robbed and assaulted as she was leaving a nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your partner manually stabilizes her head, you should:
suction her oropharynx
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
a) Provides respiration
b) Connects the scapulae together
c) Allows flexion of the neck
d) Allows movement of the head
d) Allows movement of the head
Coordination of balance and body movement is controlled by the:
cerebellum
give me other 2 parts of brain and what they do
A young male sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen during an altercation. As your partner is assessing and managing his airway, you should control the obvious bleeding and then:
assess for an exit wound.
What processes occurs during the inflammation phase of the healing process?
The immune system releases histamines. Which causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, resulting in local redness and swelling
Walk me through the bleeding station on the lab practical
:D
When a motor vehicle strikes a tree while traveling at 40 mph, the unrestrained occupant
a) will decelerate at the same rate as the motor vehicle
b) is thrust under the steering column onto the floorboard.
c) will most likely be thrown over the steering column.
d) remains in motion until acted upon by an external force.
d) remains in motion until acted upon by an external force.
What's an avulsion and how do you treat it?
Large flab of skin/muscle. Put back in place, wrap, transport