FISDAP TRAUMA EMTb questions with correct
answers
When to apply tourniquet Correct Answer-When direct pressure and all
other bleeding control methods have failed, apply tourniquet.
Tourniquet Placement Correct Answer-Place tourniquet approximately 2
inches above the wound. Used on extremity injuries only.
Jaw Thrust Manuever Correct Answer-Opening the airway of patient
with suspected spinal injury, use Jaw Thrust Maneuver.
Used in trauma to neck, head, or spinal injury.
Crepitus Correct Answer-A grinding sensation caused by fractured bone
ends or joints rubbing together.
Referred Pain Correct Answer-Pain felt in a place other than where the
pain originated.
External Bleeding Control Correct Answer-Most common and effective
way to control external bleeding is Direct Pressure.
External Bleeding Care Correct Answer-*Direct pressure on wound
*Elevate wound.
*Pressure dressing with direct pressure.
,*Tourniquet if direct pressure has not stopped bleeding.
*Apply oxygen, maintain airway, care for shock.
Ecchymosis Correct Answer-Bruise, contusion.
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding.
Arterial Bleeding Correct Answer-Spitting blood
Bright red color
Pulsating flow
Venous Bleeding Correct Answer-Dark red color
Steady, slow flow
Capillary Bleeding Correct Answer-Slow, even flow
Oozing
Scalp Injury Care Correct Answer-Control scalp bleeding by applying
direct pressure. Dress and bandage as you would other soft tissue
injuries.
,Bone fragments showing,
Contusion Correct Answer-A bruised brain, or brain contusion.
Concussion Correct Answer-Force against the brain from hitting the
skull.
Patient hits their head, or struck by blunt object.
Open Chest Wound Correct Answer-Chest wall is penetrated, skin is
broken.
Example: A Bullet or knife
Open Chest Wound Care Correct Answer-*Apply 3 sided occlusive
dressing
*Maintain open airway
*High concentration of oxygen 15 LPM
*Care for shock
Rapid transport
Pneumothorax Correct Answer-Air in the chest cavity, possibly causing
collapse of a lung.
, Tension Pneumothorax Correct Answer-A type of pneumothorax in
which air that enters the chest cavity is prevented from escaping.
Most often found in a closed chest injury, or after a sealed occlusive
dressing has been applied to an open chest wound.
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Correct Answer-Diminished or
absent lung sounds on the affected side.
Tension Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms Correct Answer-Jugular
Vein Distention
Signs of shock
Spine Injury Suspected Correct Answer-Whenever skull or brain injury
is suspected, suspect spine injury.
Flail Chest Correct Answer-Closed chest injury. Defined as a fracture of
two or more consecutive ribs in two or more places.
Head Tilt-Chin Lift Correct Answer-Tilting the head and lifting the chin
back, free passage of air. Correcting blockage of the airway.
Used when no trauma or injury is suspected.
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