1.
The bony prominent mass posterior to the ear is called the:
A.
foramen magnum.
B.
mastoid process.
C.
occipital bone.
D.
temporomandibular joint.
2.
A middle-aged man was struck in the face and has a partially avulsed nose. Initial management for this patient includes which of the following?
A.
Assessing the status of the airway
B.
Controlling bleeding from the injury
C.
Applying oxygen if it is indicated
D.
Adhering to BSI precautions
3.
When managing patients with facial trauma, the EMT-B should be MOST concerned with:
A.
severe external bleeding.
B.
trauma to the spine.
C.
airway compromise.
D.
mechanism of injury.
4.
Which of the following would be MOST characteristic of a fracture at the base of the skull?
A.
Bruising around the orbital area
B.
Instability of the occipital bone
C.
Fluid leakage from the nose
D.
Fluid leakage from the mouth
5.
Which of the following statements regarding the "Adam's apple" is FALSE?
A.
It is more prominent in women than in men.
B.
It is formed by the thyroid cartilage.
C.
It is the uppermost part of the larynx.
D.
It is superior to the cricoid cartilage.
6.
The purpose of the eustachian tube is to:
A.
move in response to sound waves.
B.
transmit impulses from the brain to the ear.
C.
house fluid within the inner chamber of the ear and support balance.
D.
equalize pressure in the middle ear when external pressure changes.
7.
Which of the following mechanisms of injury would be MOST likely to result in a crushing injury of the larynx and/or trachea?
A.
A patient whose head hits the windshield
B.
An attempted suicide by hanging
C.
A gunshot wound to the lateral neck
D.
A car crash involving lateral impact
8.
A major concern with a patient who has sustained a large laceration of the jugular vein in the lateral neck would be:
A.
massive arterial bleeding.
B.
cervical spine fracture.
C.
airway compromise.
D.
air entering the vein.
9.
The presence of subcutaneous emphysema is MOST suggestive of which of the following injuries?
A.
Cervical spine fracture
B.
Carotid artery laceration
C.
Crushing tracheal injury
D.
Injury to the esophagus
10.
A 21-year-old gang member has had his neck cut by a rival gang. When you assess him, you note that bright red blood is spurting from the left side of his neck. You should immediately:
A.
apply 100% oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
B.
apply a pressure dressing to the neck.
C.
place your gloved hand over the wound.
D.
sit the patient up to slow the bleeding.
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