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Paramedic Chapter 29 - Trauma Systems andMechanism of Injury – Exam Questions With
A+ Rated Answers 2025
The energy stored in an object, such as a bridge pillar, is called
_____________ energy, and the energy from motion is called
_____________ energy.
A. kinetic, potential
B. barometric, kinetic
C. potential, kinetic
D. chemical, potential -
correct answer ✅C. potential, kinetic
Which of the following mechanisms of injury poses the LEAST
threat for significant injury?
A. Rear-end collision with restrained driver
B. Death of an occupant in the same vehicle
C. Motorcycle crash at greater than 20 mph
D. Vehicular intrusion of greater than 12 inches -
correct answer ✅A. Rear-end collision with restrained driver
During abrupt deceleration:
,Paramedic Chapter 29 - Trauma Systems and
Mechanism of Injury – Exam Questions With
A+ Rated Answers 2025
A. shearing or rupturing of internal organs can occur.
B. the neck commonly sustains hyperextension injuries.
C. the skull provides excellent protection for the brain.
D. supporting structures of the aorta keep it attached. -
correct answer ✅A. shearing or rupturing of internal organs can
occur.
The third phase of a motor vehicle accident involves:
A. crush injuries to the body.
B. impact by another vehicle.
C. deceleration of internal organs.
D. injuries caused by flying debris. -
correct answer ✅C. deceleration of internal organs.
During a lateral impact collision:
, Paramedic Chapter 29 - Trauma Systems and
Mechanism of Injury – Exam Questions With
A+ Rated Answers 2025
A. the far-side occupant, even if properly restrained, experiences
double the amount of force as the driver.
B. the patient's head moves away from the object causing the
impact, resulting in stretching injuries.
C. properly worn seat belts protect the passenger from pelvic
trauma at the time of impact.
D. trauma to the upper extremities depends on the spatial
orientation of the arms upon impact. -
correct answer ✅D. trauma to the upper extremities depends on
the spatial orientation of the arms upon impact.
Following a head-on collision of a motorcycle and a truck, the
motorcyclist would MOST likely experience initial injury to the:
A. cervical spine.
B. chest and abdomen.
C. wrists and forearms.
D. femurs and tibias. -
correct answer ✅D. femurs and tibias.
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