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EMT PHTLS PRE TESTYou arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a
tree. What is the best indicator of potential injury? - CORRECT ANSWER-Speed
of the vehicle
The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor
vehicle collisions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ejection from vehicle
Bilateral femur fractures are most associated with which type motorcycle crash? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Head on impact
Which of the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the
prehospital setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lactated Ringer's
Which is the most common cause of the upper airway obstruction? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The tongue
Which is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of the endotracheal
tube in a patient with a perfusing rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER-End tidal CO2
monitoring (Capnography)
Which is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in the trauma
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia
Essential airway skills include manual clearing of the airway, manual maneuvers,
suctioning, and which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER-Oropharyngeal
airway
Your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He is
unresponsive. After opening the airway using a modified jaw thrust you note the
patient has respirations at a rate of 6. Auscultation reveals breath sounds are
absent on the left side. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Begin ventilation with a BVM
Which best describes shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Generalized inadequate
tissue perfusion
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