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05 Trauma and Injury Management Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 30 questions to review 05 Trauma and Injury Management, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

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A patient has life-threatening bleeding from a deep wound that continues despite firm direct pressure. What should the EMT do next?

A
Remove the dressing repeatedly to locate the exact bleeding vessel
B
Pack the wound and maintain firm pressure
C
Apply ice directly inside the wound
D
Elevate the limb and wait for the bleeding to slow

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During the primary assessment of a trauma patient, which action has priority after the general impression?

A
Ask about the patient’s medication history
B
Measure the patient’s temperature
C
Identify and manage airway obstruction
D
Perform a complete head-to-toe examination

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A patient has severe upper-arm bleeding that remains uncontrolled after direct pressure and wound packing. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A
Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound and document the application time
B
Loosen the dressing periodically to inspect the wound
C
Place the tourniquet directly over the wound
D
Give the patient food and drink before transport

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A patient has a large piece of metal impaled in the thigh. What should the EMT do?

A
Pull it out quickly before swelling increases
B
Twist it to determine how deeply it penetrated
C
Push it farther in to control movement
D
Stabilize it in place and transport the patient

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A patient rescued from an enclosed-space fire has facial burns, soot around the mouth, hoarseness, and increasing work of breathing. What is the priority?

A
Apply ointment to the facial burns before assessing breathing
B
Manage the airway and provide ventilatory support as needed
C
Cool the entire patient with ice water
D
Delay transport until the burn percentage is calculated precisely

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A patient has a sucking open wound to the chest. Which intervention is appropriate?

A
Leave the wound uncovered so air can circulate freely
B
Pack the wound deeply with dry gauze
C
Apply an appropriate occlusive dressing and monitor breathing
D
Bind the entire chest tightly with a circumferential wrap

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A trauma patient has a section of the chest wall that moves inward during inhalation and outward during exhalation. How should the EMT manage this finding?

A
Support ventilation and oxygenation without tightly binding the chest
B
Apply a tight circumferential chest wrap
C
Encourage the patient to take rapid shallow breaths
D
Place the patient prone and delay reassessment

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A patient has abdominal evisceration after a penetrating injury. Which treatment is correct?

A
Push the organs back through the wound
B
Apply firm direct pressure to the exposed organs
C
Give the patient water to prevent dehydration
D
Cover the organs with a sterile moist dressing and an occlusive layer when permitted

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A patient has severe pelvic pain and signs of shock after a high-energy collision. What is the most appropriate EMT approach?

A
Repeatedly compress the pelvis to test its stability
B
Minimize movement and use a pelvic binder only when indicated and authorized
C
Ask the patient to walk to assess weight bearing
D
Apply firm pressure over the abdomen and pelvis continuously

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A patient with a suspected forearm fracture has a weak radial pulse and pale fingers. What should the EMT do?

A
Ignore the distal findings until after transport begins
B
Tighten the splint as much as possible to prevent movement
C
Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation and follow protocol
D
Ask the patient to repeatedly flex and extend the injured wrist

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A patient struck their head, takes anticoagulants, and initially appears alert with no obvious neurologic deficit. What is the best EMT approach?

A
Perform repeated mental-status assessments and transport promptly according to findings
B
Release the patient because the initial examination is normal
C
Give the patient food and drink while observing for symptoms
D
Apply strong pressure over any suspected skull fracture

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Which trauma presentation most strongly supports immediate transport rather than a prolonged on-scene secondary assessment?

A
Complete a detailed history before treating the bleeding
B
Delay transport until every injury is photographed
C
Perform a lengthy extremity examination before reassessment
D
Treat the life threats and transport without unnecessary delay

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You arrive at a partially collapsed building after a fall injury. Unstable debris and exposed electrical wires are present, and several people may be injured. What should the EMT do first?

A
Begin a detailed head-to-toe examination immediately
B
Use standard precautions, assess hazards, and request appropriate resources
C
Move the patient to the ambulance before assessing the scene
D
Ask the patient to describe every symptom before checking for hazards

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During a rapid trauma assessment, an alert patient has uncontrolled bleeding from the lower leg and labored breathing. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Complete the patient history before intervening
B
Measure the patient’s temperature and document it
C
Control the hemorrhage and support breathing as indicated
D
Inspect every area for minor abrasions before treatment

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A patient has severe bleeding from a deep groin-area wound. Firm direct pressure has not controlled the bleeding, and a tourniquet cannot be applied effectively at that location. What should the EMT do next?

A
Pack the wound and maintain firm pressure
B
Repeatedly lift the dressing to inspect the wound
C
Apply ice directly into the wound
D
Elevate the limb and wait for the bleeding to stop

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A metal rod is impaled in a patient’s thigh. The patient is breathing adequately, and the rod does not interfere with airway management or chest compressions. What is the appropriate treatment?

A
Pull it out quickly and apply a bandage
B
Rotate it to determine its depth
C
Push it farther in to stop movement
D
Stabilize it in place and transport promptly

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A patient has a chemical burn from a dry industrial powder on the forearm. Which initial approach is most appropriate?

A
Apply an ointment before removing contaminated clothing
B
Protect yourself, remove contaminated clothing, brush off the dry powder when appropriate, and then irrigate copiously according to local protocol and the product’s safety information
C
Cover the chemical with ice to neutralize it
D
Scrub the skin vigorously with a dry towel only

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After being rescued from an enclosed-space fire, a patient has facial burns, soot around the mouth, hoarseness, and increasing respiratory effort. What is the priority?

A
Apply butter to the burned facial skin
B
Wait for complete burn-size estimation before intervening
C
Manage the airway and support ventilation as needed
D
Have the patient drink water to soothe the throat

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A patient with penetrating chest trauma has an open chest wound and worsening shortness of breath. Which intervention is appropriate while arranging rapid transport?

A
Apply a vented occlusive dressing when available and monitor breathing
B
Pack the wound deeply with gauze
C
Bind the entire chest tightly with a circumferential wrap
D
Leave the wound uncovered during transport

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A patient struck by a vehicle has pelvic pain, pale cool skin, and a rapid pulse. What is the most appropriate EMT approach?

A
Repeatedly rock the pelvis to evaluate stability
B
Minimize movement, treat for shock, and use a pelvic binder only when indicated and authorized
C
Have the patient walk to test weight bearing
D
Apply direct pressure over the suspected fracture site

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A patient with a visibly deformed forearm has a weak radial pulse and numb fingers. What should the EMT do before applying a splint?

A
Splint tightly first and check circulation later
B
Ask the patient to repeatedly move the injured joint
C
Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation before splinting
D
Ignore the findings because swelling is expected

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After a head injury, a patient who takes anticoagulants develops worsening confusion and unequal pupils. Which management is most appropriate?

A
Prevent hypoxia and hypotension, reassess neurologic status, and transport promptly
B
Allow the patient to sleep without reassessment
C
Apply strong pressure over any suspected skull fracture
D
Delay transport until all symptoms resolve

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A trauma patient has a rapid pulse, anxiety, thirst, pale cool skin, and delayed capillary refill, but the blood pressure is still normal. What should the EMT do?

A
Assume shock is absent until blood pressure falls
B
Give food and drink to correct possible dehydration
C
Delay transport until a complete secondary examination is finished
D
Control bleeding, keep the patient warm, and transport without unnecessary delay

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You arrive at a motor-vehicle crash with broken glass and leaking fuel. What should the EMT do first?

A
Begin a head-to-toe examination immediately
B
Assess scene safety and use standard precautions
C
Apply a cervical collar to every trauma patient
D
Ask the patient to describe all symptoms

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A patient has a deep groin wound with severe bleeding that continues after firm direct pressure. Which intervention is most appropriate next, when permitted by protocol?

A
Repeatedly lift the dressing to locate the exact bleeding point
B
Apply ice directly to the wound
C
Pack the wound and maintain firm pressure
D
Elevate the limb and wait for the bleeding to slow

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1 point

After an enclosed-space fire, a patient has facial burns, soot around the mouth, hoarseness, and increasing respiratory effort. What is the priority?

A
Apply ointment to the facial burns before assessing breathing
B
Cool the entire patient with ice water
C
Support the airway and ventilation and request advanced resources
D
Delay transport until the burn percentage is calculated precisely

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An alert patient has an open lower-leg fracture with moderate bleeding. Which treatment is appropriate?

A
Push the exposed bone back beneath the skin
B
Cover the wound, control bleeding, and splint the extremity
C
Apply a tourniquet automatically to every open fracture
D
Forcefully straighten the leg before applying a splint

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A patient has abdominal evisceration after a penetrating injury. Which intervention is correct?

A
Replace the organs into the abdominal cavity
B
Cover the organs with a sterile moist dressing and prevent heat loss
C
Apply firm pressure directly to the exposed organs
D
Give the patient water to prevent dehydration

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A patient fell from a roof and reports midline neck pain with tingling in both hands. After confirming scene safety, what should the EMT do?

A
Apply immobilization automatically to every trauma patient, regardless of findings
B
Ask the patient to rotate the neck to test range of motion
C
Manually stabilize the head and neck while assessing primary-survey threats
D
Have the patient stand so gait and balance can be evaluated

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A patient has an obvious shoulder deformity after a fall. The hand is warm, and a distal pulse is present. Which intervention is most appropriate for the EMT?

A
Force the joint back into its normal position before immobilizing it
B
Immobilize the joint in the position found and reassess distal circulation, motor function, and sensation
C
Apply traction until the deformity disappears, then have the patient move the joint
D
Massage the joint and encourage active range-of-motion exercises