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EMT Trauma Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most important priority when treating a trauma patient?✔✔ Managing life-threatening conditions first
What is the first step in bleeding control?✔✔ Apply direct pressure
What does a rapid weak pulse typically indicate in a trauma patient?✔✔ Hypovolemic shock
What is the primary concern in a patient with a flail chest?✔✔ Inadequate ventilation due to paradoxical movement
What is the best position for a patient with a penetrating chest wound?✔✔ Semi-Fowler’s position if spinal injury is not suspected
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What is the initial treatment for an open pneumothorax?✔✔ Apply a vented or occlusive chest seal
What is a sign of a tension pneumothorax?✔✔ Tracheal deviation away from the injured side
What is the first action when a patient has a sucking chest wound?✔✔ Seal the wound with an occlusive dressing
What is a classic sign of a basilar skull fracture?✔✔ Battle’s sign or raccoon eyes
What should you do if a patient has clear fluid draining from the nose or ears after head trauma?✔✔ Do not block the drainage and monitor closely
What does unequal pupil size suggest in a trauma patient?✔✔ Possible brain injury
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What is the best way to immobilize a suspected spinal injury in a seated patient?✔✔ Use a vest-style extrication device
What is a sign of a spinal cord injury in a trauma patient?✔✔ Loss of motor or sensory function below the injury site
What type of shock is caused by blood loss?✔✔ Hypovolemic shock
What is the correct treatment for an impaled object?✔✔ Stabilize the object in place
What should you do with an amputated body part?✔✔ Wrap it in sterile dressing, keep it cool, and transport with the patient
What is the greatest danger with facial trauma?✔✔ Airway obstruction
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