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A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - correct answer D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearin...

24.EOC: What is your first concern in this situation? (dispatched to an MVC on a rural road, single vehicle in an embankment. scene is safe, car w/ front end damage and starred windshield. find unrestrained driver sitting in the driver seat. opens eyes to verbal, confused, unable to say what happened, follows commands. laceration to center of forehead and large bruise to chest. PMS intact x4, pulse rapid, breathing slightly labored) A. History taking B. Physical examination C. Scene-size...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - CORRECT>>> D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle...

West Coast EMT - Block 4 Exam Questions With Verified Answers. A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - answerD. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck...

A 22 year old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mmHg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mmHg His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and after initial IV fluid resuscitation, a closed tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left breath sounds with the return...

A 12 year old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Secondary fall after the initial impact B. Direct trauma to the spinal column C. Lateral impact to the spine D. Energy transmission to the spine D. Energy Transmission to the Spine p.858-859 Blunt Trauma A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was weari...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine (Ans- D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helme...

ATLS PRACTICE TEST 1,2,3 & 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ATLS Practice Test 1 1. Which one of the following is the recommended method for initially treating frostbite? a. vasodilators b. anticoagulants c. warm (40°C) water d. padding and elevation e. application of heat from a hair dryer 2. A 6­year­old boy is struck by an automobile and brought to the emergency department. He is lethargic, but withdraws purposefully from painful stimuli. His blood pressure is 90 mm Hg ...

West Coast EMT - Block 4 exam questions and answers graded A+ A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a s...