TRAUMA FISDAP AEMT , AEMT TRAUMA
EXAM, FISDAP PRACTICE TEST,
ADVANCED EMT QUESTIO NS, TRAUMA
ASSESSMENT ANSWERS, EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES, AEMT TEST PREP
Question : The laceration to the patient's right arm was most
likely caused by which type of blast injury?
- Primary blast injury
- Secondary blast injury
- Tertiary blast injury
- Miscellaneous blast injury
Correct Answer: B. Secondary blast injury
Question : The patient's deafness can be attributed to which
type of blast injury?
- Primary blast injury
- Secondary blast injury
- Tertiary blast injury
- Miscellaneous blast injury
Correct Answer: A. Primary blast injury
Question : Which organs are most susceptible to injury
during an explosion?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Lungs
- Ear
Correct Answer: C. Lungs
Question : What is one of the most common causes of death
from blast injuries?
- Long bone fractures
- Head trauma
- Tracheal lacerations
- Hypoxia
Correct Answer: B. Head trauma
Question : Tertiary injuries are a result of:
- the patient striking an object.
- a pressure wave.
- biological, chemical or radioactive contaminants.
- miscellaneous events that occur during an explosion.
Correct Answer: A. the patient striking an object.
Question : What type of energy is contained in a moving
object?
- Mass
- Velocity
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
Correct Answer: C. Kinetic energy
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Question : All of the following are associated with a
significant MOI EXCEPT:
- Death of an occupant in the vehicle
- Severe deformitities of the vehicle
- Intrusion into the vehicle
- Speed of less than 30 mph
Correct Answer: D. Speed of less than 30 mph
Question : In frontal collisions, there are two pathways for
injuries, the up-and-over pathway and the down-and-under pathway. Which of the following injuries would most likely be a result of the down-and-under pathway?
- Spine injuries
- Abdominal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Pelvic injuries
Correct Answer: D. Pelvic injuries
Question : The patient is an adult male. The typical adult has
approximately ______ pints of blood.
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 20
Correct Answer: B. 10
Question : What is the proper method to control this type of
bleeding (first step in general)?
- Direct pressure
- Elevation
- Pressure point
- Tourniquet
Correct Answer: A. Direct pressure
Question : If the bleeding continues, the patient may present
with hypovolemic shock. Which of the following are early signs of hypovolemic shock?
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Warm, dry skin
- High blood pressure
Correct Answer: A. Rapid, weak pulse
Question : The patient's ingestion of a beta blocker may have
what effect on the bleeding?
- It can cause vasodilation and result in excessive bleeding.
- It can interfere with clotting and result in excessive
bleeding.