EMT MOD 6 | Test Bank| With Complete Solutions 2023-2024 (200 Q&A)

EMT MOD 6 | Test Bank| With Complete Solutions 2023-2024 (200 Q&A)

You are summoned to the aid of a​ 45-year-old male who was hunting and fell from a tree stand. When you​ arrive, he is experiencing severe pain in his lower right thigh. On​ examination, you find that an area about three inches above his right knee has an open wound about one inch in diameter that is bleeding minimally. There are no exposed​ bones, but you palpate crepitus and see swelling that makes you suspect bone fracture. You would you classify this as​ a(n):

A.

sprain.

B.

open extremity injury.

C.

closed extremity injury.

D.

dislocation. [Ans: - B.

open extremity injury.

A patient has been exercising too​ much, which has led to a muscle injury in his right shoulder due to too much strenuous activity involving that muscle. This is​ a:

A.

fracture.

B.

sprain.

C.

strain.

D.

dislocation. [Ans: - C.

strain.

You arrive on scene to the local​ park, where you are presented with a​ 20-year-old male complaining of severe left shoulder pain. The patient states he fell on the ground and immediately felt a sharp pain in the shoulder. As you evaluate the​ shoulder, you note that the left shoulder sits lower than the right. He has intact distal​ pulse, motor, and sensory​ function, but his shoulder is locked in place and he cannot move it without severe pain. Based on the assessment​ findings, the patient is most likely suffering from which of the​ following?

A.

Distal humerus fracture

B.

Dislocation

C.

Compartment syndrome

D.

Shoulder strain [Ans: - B.

Dislocation

You arrive on scene to a private​ residence, where you find a​ 56-year-old female patient sitting in her living room complaining of​ pain, paresthesia, and pressure in her lower right leg. She states that a few days​ ago, she slipped on her way​ downstairs, and has had pain in her leg ever​ since, but she has not been to the doctor. During your​ examination, you note that her right lower leg is pale and pulseless. You see swelling and palpate hardness compared with the uninjured left lower leg. Based on these​ findings, the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following​ conditions?

A.

Compartment syndrome

B.

Muscle strain of the gastrocnemius

C.

Deep vein thrombosis

D.

Possible sprain of her right ankle [Ans: - A.

Compartment syndrome

When performing a primary assessment of a patient with musculoskeletal​ injuries, you​ should:

A.

focus primarily on highly​ visible, external factors.

B.

consider multiple fractures to the femurs to be​ low-priority injuries.

C.

avoid your focus being distracted by the most dramatic extremity injuries.

D.

keep in mind that painful extremity injuries tend to be the most serious. [Ans: - C.

avoid your focus being distracted by the most dramatic extremity injuries.

Application of a cervical collar to a patient should​ happen:

A.

before addressing any​ life-threatening conditions.

B.

during the primary assessment.

C.

after loading the patient to initiate transport.

D.

during the secondary assessment. [Ans: - D.

during the secondary assessment.

A primary reason for splinting a bone or joint injury​ is:

A.

preventing movement to reduce the chance for further injury.

B.

preventing​ swelling, which might complicate the ED​ physician's examination.

C.

setting the bone ends back into their proper position.

D.

replacing exposed bone ends back into the extremity. [Ans: - A.

preventing movement to reduce the chance for further injury.

Guidelines for splinting​ long-bone injuries​ include:

A.

assessing the radial pulse for a lower extremity injury.

B.

splinting the injured extremity to the uninjured extremity.

C.

immobilizing the hand or foot in the position of function.

D.

having the patient bend the leg at the knee to check motor function. [Ans: - C.

immobilizing the hand or foot in the position of function.