mod 9

Michael and Liam are discussing a case of a large flail segment. Which poses the greatest threat to life?

• infection

• scar tissue development

• blood loss

• hypoxia

Answer explanation

In a case of a large flail segment, hypoxia poses the greatest threat to life due to inadequate oxygen supply to tissues and organs, potentially leading to organ failure and death.

James was hit on the head by a brick, he has obvious injury to the face and is SPITTING blood, with complaints of neck pain. Which would you do first

• suction the airway

• pack the cheek with 4x4

• establish manual motion restriction

• look for any missing teeth

Answer explanation

Establish manual motion restriction is the correct choice because the patient may have a cervical spine injury, and stabilizing the neck is crucial before any other interventions.

When packing a wound, pack gauze tightly in the wound & then hold pressure.

• False
• True

Highest priority of care; has an immediate need for care because they may not survive without it

• Triage

• Emergent

• Urgent

• Non-urgent

• Semi-urgent

During a school field trip, Priya noticed a child who appeared very weak and had a slow heart rate. T or F: a bradycardic rate is a life threat to a pediatric patient and needs to be addressed immediately

• true

• False

Answer explanation

True, a bradycardic rate is a life threat to a pediatric patient and needs to be addressed immediately.

During a training exercise, Zoe encounters a patient with flail chest segments. How should an EMT manage flail segments?

• PPV

• CHECK LUNG SOUNDS

• CHECK PMS

• DO NOTHING

Answer explanation

An EMT manages flail segments by performing PPV (Positive Pressure Ventilation) to stabilize the patient's breathing and prevent further complications.

Which of the following patients should be prioritized for immediate care during a mass casualty incident?

• A patient with severe respiratory distress and altered mental status

• A patient who is able to walk and communicate clearly

• A patient with a sprained ankle

• A patient with minor abrasions and stable vital signs

Arriving to a MVC, you noted patient David is inside the vehicle unresponsive. EMRs are on scene holding in-line immobilization from the rear seat. As the EMT which should you do next?

• Extricate the patient, then check patient's ABCs

• Let the EMRs handle to call

• Conduct the primary assessment, next apply c-collar, then extricate patient

• Wait for ALS backup

Answer explanation

Conduct the primary assessment, next apply c-collar, then extricate patient

This organ is also known as the windpipe, promoting air flow and connecting the larynx to the lungs.

• Epiglottis
• Trachea 

Benjamin was in a car accident and is now showing signs and symptoms of shock. True or false: this could be due to a hemothorax.

• false

• true

Answer explanation

The correct answer is true because hemothorax, which is the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity, can lead to hypovolemic shock due to significant blood loss.