The memrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord is the:,,,a. Pleura,b. Peritoneum,c. Meninges,d. Mesentery,e. None of the above,C
The area of the spinal column that receives added bone support,other than the vertebra is the ___________ region.,,a. Cervical,b. Thoracic,c. Lumbar,d. Coronal,e. Scapula,B
A patient with head injury has profuse arterial bleeding that,flows blood to an area between the meninges and the cranial,bones. The patient is said to have a:,a. Intracerebral hematoma,b. Subdural hematoma,c. Epidural hematoma,d. Subarachoid space hematoma,e. None of the above,C
The EMT usually suspect brain damage if there is a head injury,and the pupils of the eyes are:,,a. Dilated,b. Constricted,c. Pale orange,d. Unequal,e. Equal,D
The EMT can usually suspect a skull fracture if he observes:,,,a. Unequal pupils,b. Blood and clear fluids in the ears and nose,c. Bleeding from the ears,d. Any of the above,e. None of the above,D
"When the tissues of the brain are damaged, new cells:",,,a. Will not be produced,b. Replace scar tissue,c. Grow after drug therapy,"d. Grow back, but very slowly",e. None of the above,A
A patient with a closed head injury has a contusion of the brain.,Disruption of normal brain function occurs because of:,,a. Pain ,b. Skull fragments,c. Pressure,d. Loss of CSF,e. Hematomas,C
A blow to the head causing momentary loss of consciousness,without lacerations and bleeding in the brain is called a:,,a. Cerebrovascular accident,b. Compression,c. Convulsion,d. Concussion,e. Seizure,D
"If a patient has a head injury, the EMT must suspect",___________ injuries.,,a. Spinal,b. Eye,c. Ear,d. Nasal,e. Back,A
"If a patient has a head injury, but no indication of spinal","injury, the first step in treatment is to:",,a. Rigidly stabilize the entire body,b. Establish and maintain an open airway,c. Rigidly stabilize the neck,d. Complete body survey,e. None of the above,B
Which of the following should be used on a patient who is,unconcsious and has a head injury?,,"a. Head-tilt, chin-lift method",b. Chin-lift method,c. Modified jaw-thrust method,"d. Head-tilt, neck-lift method",e. None of the above,C
"If cerebrospinal fluid loss is noted, the EMT should:",,,a. Apply pressure dressings,b. Pack the ears and nose,c. Cover with a loose dressing,d. Inject saline,e. No treatment needed,C
"If a patient has a bleeding open head wound, the EMT should",apply:,,a. Aluminum foil seal,b. Sterile pressure dressings,c. Loose sterile dressings,d. Plastic seal,e. Tissues,C
"If an object is impaled in the skull, the EMT should:",,,a. Remove the object,b. Remove the object and apply loose dressings,c. Remove the object and apply pressure dressings,"d. Not remove the object, but stabilize it",e. None of the above,D
Which of the following can cause a severe spinal injury?,,,a. Whiplash,b. Diving accidents,c. Sledding accidents,d. All of the above,e. None of the above,D
The task of examining a patient for spinal injuries,is made easier if the patient is:,,a. Conscious and on his back,b. Conscious and on his side,c. Unconscious and on his side,d. Unconscious and on his back,e. none of the above,B
The most reliable sign of spinal injury is:,,,a. Paralysis,b. Cuts and bruises,c. Deformity,d. Pain,e. Bleeding,A
If the mechanism of the aciident and observations indicate a,"neck injury, the first step of treatment after insuring an",open airway is:,a. Survey the entire spine,b. Immobilize the entire body,c. Apply and maintain traction on the head,d. Make a complete body survey,e. None of the above,C
The first step in the survey for paralysis is:,,,a. Touch feet and legs for feeling,b. Have patient lift legs,c. Have patient grasp hand,d. Have patient lift arms,e. None of the above,A
Paralysis in the upper extremities may indicate spinal cord ,damage in the:,,a. Lower back,b. Upper back,c. Neck,"d. Entire back, below neck",e. Sacrum,C
Paralysis limited to the lower extremities may indicate,indicate spinal cord damage in the:,,a. Neck,b. Entire length below the neck,c. Lower back only,d. Upper back only,e. None of the above,B
Diaphragmatic breathing usually indicates:,,,a. Normal breathing,b. Airway obstruction,c. Paralysis of chest muscles,d. Paralysis of abdominal muscles,e. None of the above,C
A vehicle accident victim is still seated in the vehicle.,Your survey indicates an injury to the cervical spine.,You should first:,a. Secure the patient to a short spine board,b. Apply an extrication collar,c. Reposition the patient and secure him to long spine board,d. Reposition the patient and use a scoop-style stretcher,e. None of the above,B
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