CIEMT Trauma and Assessment Practice Exam

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• Which order is correct for immobilization under spinal motion restriction?
• Which term describes pain localized to one specific area?
• Which term describes a grinding sensation from bone ends?
• Which option correctly states appropriate documentation for a tourniquet?
• Which term is defined as bruises?
• The primary principle of splinting is to immobilize:
• The lumbar spine consists of which vertebrae?
• Which term describes increased pressure in a muscle compartment reducing perfusion?
• Paradoxical movement refers to
• What does the acronym PERRL stand for?
• Which term is used for the evaluation interval of every 15 minutes in a stable patient?
• What is the purpose of in-line stabilization during patient handling for suspected spinal injury?
• Which term describes a mild traumatic brain injury with temporary neurologic dysfunction?
• Which condition involves air in the pleural space causing the lung to collapse?
• Which assessment is a detailed head-to-toe exam?
• The exit wound is defined as the location where electricity leaves the body.
• Beck Triad EXCEPT
• A vacuum splint is characterized by?
• Which term means ongoing monitoring?
• Child BVM ventilation rate per minute: approximately how many breaths per minute?
• Which term describes the care approach for pelvic/hip injuries that includes treating shock, stabilizing, and rapid transport?
• Which term describes bruising under the skin due to escaped blood?
• Which finding indicates a basilar skull fracture characterized by bruising behind the ear?
• Which is NOT a typical sign of neurogenic shock?
• What are essential components in Head Injury EMT Care?
• Which condition is most consistent with heat stroke?
• Peritonitis is defined as?
• Which description best defines a rigid splint?
• Which term describes organs that bleed heavily when injured?
• Which description best matches decompensated shock?
• Which statement about the spinal cord is correct?
• Which term refers to the combination of hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations indicating increased intracranial pressure?
• An incomplete fracture common in children where the bone bends rather than breaks completely is called
• Which description best defines Venous Bleeding?
• Which statement best captures the primary purpose of immobilization with a splint?
• An oropharyngeal airway is used for which patient condition?
• Inadequate Breathing is defined as which?
• Cherry Red Skin is a late sign of CO poisoning.
• Radiation Burn is caused by radiation exposure.
• Direct Pressure is the primary bleeding control method.
• Which finding is periorbital bruising associated with skull base fracture?
• Hot, dry skin indicates which condition?
• Capillary Bleeding is best described as?
• Which term describes tissue damage from heat or chemicals?
• Which term corresponds to the description: Pain or movement suggesting fracture.
• Subluxation refers to what?
• Which posturing indicates abnormal extension and is more severe?
• Which statement best defines multisystem trauma?
• Raccoon Eyes describe what kind of sign?
• Which device is described as delivering the highest typical oxygen flow within the provided ranges?
• Which condition describes a partial dislocation?
• Which term describes an abnormal body shape?
• The spinal cord is the?
• Which term refers to the force of blood against artery walls?
• Which term describes a chest segment movement opposite to normal during breathing?
• A splint is best defined as:
• Which elements are assessed under Circulation during a rapid assessment?
• Which term describes a ligament injury?
• Which term corresponds to edema in medical terminology?
• A diagonal fracture line describes which fracture?
• Which term describes scrapes?
• Head-Tilt Chin-Lift is an airway maneuver for which scenario?
• What is the recommended action regarding blisters on a burn?
• The coccyx is commonly known as the?
• Suction in airway management is defined as?
• What best describes the Spinal Column?
• What does Rapid Trauma Assessment entail?
• Airway: What does it refer to?
• Which term is described as hip flexed, thigh rotated inward?
• Which option correctly describes hot dry skin?
• Which term describes the process of ensuring the airway is open and clear?
• Which organs are considered solid within the abdomen?
• Pressure Point refers to which action?
• Which organs are classified as solid organs?
• Which sign is associated with neurogenic shock?
• Which statement about splinting is true?
• Traction splint is indicated for which condition?
• Which term describes the device used to stabilize the pelvis and reduce bleeding (per protocol)?
• Which term means cuts?
• Chemical burns are caused by which agents?
• Beck Triad is composed of which signs?
• Shock Index is calculated as which of the following?
• Closed Fracture is defined as?
• Musculoskeletal Injury involves injury to which structures?
• Which vertebrae comprise the Cervical Spine?
• A swathe secures which of the following?
• Secondary Brain Injury is best described as which of the following?
• Which term describes a tissue torn away?
• Which statement best distinguishes Adequate Breathing from Inadequate Breathing?
• Open pneumothorax is described as
• Which term is used to describe protecting against exposure to body fluids?
• Manual Stabilization is defined as?
• What causes an electrical burn?
• Which technique is recommended for helmet removal in a patient with suspected cervical spine injury to maintain c-spine during airway access?
• Which fracture type results from a disease-weakened bone?
• Which finding is described as a late sign of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• Which injury is characterized as a high voltage electrical injury?
• Which term encompasses determining the number of patients at the scene and coordinating resources?
• Which sequence describes the initial management steps for a burn injury?
• Which term corresponds to a normal systolic blood pressure range of 100-140 mmHg in adults?
• Which posturing is characterized by abnormal flexion?
• What is characteristic of a linear skull fracture?
• What is the normal respiratory rate range for an adult?
• Primary Brain Injury is the result of which mechanism?
• Which condition involves muscle breakdown releasing toxins into the bloodstream?
• What is the recommended care for evisceration?
• Which term best matches the description: Injury to the pelvis with high bleeding risk?
• An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined as:
• Realignment Indication states that realignment should be performed:
• Which finding is a classic sign of a basilar skull fracture?
• Which term describes an abnormal limb shape?
• A soft splint is best described as?
• An incomplete fracture common in children is called which?
• Which device stabilizes the pelvis to reduce bleeding?
• What is the oxygen flow rate for a non-rebreather mask (NRB)?
• Which skull fracture type carries the highest infection risk due to exposed tissue?
• Which term stands for the protective gear worn by responders?
• Trauma center criteria are based on which elements?
• Which term means pain upon palpation?
• Which term describes brain swelling causing increased intracranial pressure?
• What trauma assessment mnemonic is used?
• Capillary refill is defined as what?
• What is the infant pulse rate range?
• Pulmonary contusion is characterized by
• After stopping the burn, cooling, and before transport, what is the recommended dressing?
• Which finding is a basilar skull fracture sign?
• Concussion is best described as which of the following?
• Internal Bleeding means bleeding where?
• Spinal Motion Restriction involves
• Which is a late sign of compartment syndrome?
• Which describes the proper care for an amputated part?
• Which statement best describes the primary goal of spinal motion restriction in trauma patients?
• Which statement best describes tourniquet placement?
• In CMS assessment, which checks are performed?
• Which approach involves minimal on-scene time for unstable trauma?
• Which of the following is part of Spinal Injury EMT Care?
• Airway Obstruction describes which condition?
• Which airway maneuver is used for non-trauma patients?
• What is the Golden Hour?
• Which term refers to the technique: Gentle compression once, do not repeat.
• Which term describes shock from injury, often hemorrhagic?
• A hairline fracture from repetitive force is called?
• Which statement correctly matches a burn type with its cause?
• Which term defines hypotension as systolic BP below 90 mmHg?
• Cool, clammy skin indicates which stage of shock?
• Lightning Injury is a high voltage electrical injury.
• The trauma assessment mnemonic used to guide evaluation is DCAP-BTLS.
• Which step ensures the environment is safe before entering?
• Which finding indicates a CSF leak after head trauma?
• What is the BVM ventilation rate for a child in seconds per breath?
• Which mechanism of injury is considered high-risk as per trauma guidelines?
• In the Rule of Nines, which region accounts for 1% TBSA?
• In chest trauma, which statement best describes EMT priorities?
• What is the normal adult pulse rate range?
• What should you avoid when dealing with large burns?
• The Long Backboard is used for what purpose?
• Hollow organs in the abdomen are best described as including which organs?
• Which term is defined as the device to stabilize the pelvis and reduce bleeding (per protocol)?
• Pulse pressure is defined as the difference between which two arterial pressures?
• Bradycardia in adults is defined as heart rate less than what?
• In the two-person helmet removal technique, what is essential to maintain during removal to prevent cervical spine movement?
• Which of the following is a high-risk MOI?
• Which term describes penetrating wounds?
• Cherry Red Skin is a late sign of CO poisoning.
• A traction splint is defined as:
• What observation best indicates hypoxia?
• Which sign indicates respiratory distress requiring assessment of breathing?
• Which term describes breakdown of muscle releasing myoglobin?
• What term describes inward chest movement in children during breathing?
• Do Not Force Neutral means?
• What is the primary purpose of a rapid trauma assessment?
• Kehr Sign indicates left shoulder pain related to which injury?
• What term describes a muscle or tendon injury?
• Level of Consciousness is determined using which scales?
• Tourniquet Placement Rule?
• What does neutral alignment minimize during spinal motion restriction?
• Contusion is defined as which?
• Major bleeding is described as which?
• Head Injury refers to trauma to which structures?
• Pneumothorax is defined as
• What is Rapid Extrication?
• What best defines tension pneumothorax?
• Which term describes a patient requiring immediate transport?
• Which term best describes an abnormal limb shape?
• What is the normal respiratory rate range for a child?
• Unequal Pupils may indicate what?
• What describes skin separated from underlying tissue?
• Inhalation Injury is a burn to the airway from smoke or heat.
• Which of the following defines a Critical Burn in adults?
• When applying a traction splint for a mid-shaft femur fracture, what is a key consideration?
• Which sign is a late indicator of tension pneumothorax?
• Which finding indicates peritoneal irritation during abdominal assessment?
• Carbon Monoxide Exposure is a toxic gas reducing oxygen delivery.
• Partial amputation refers to?
• Primary Assessment is?
• After applying a splint, reassess by:
• Which description best matches compensated shock?
• Which description best defines a partial Thickness burn?
• The indication for a traction splint is:
• Which burn type is characterized by blisters, moist tissue, and severe pain?
• Hemothorax is defined as:
• Cullen Sign is characterized by bruising around the
• For an alert patient with suspected cervical spine injury, what is the recommended approach to maintaining spinal motion restriction during transport?
• Which description best matches a superficial burn?
• Which term means pain upon palpation?
• What is the effect of blood loss on perfusion?
• What describes a compression injury causing tissue damage?
• Which term is used when exam is tailored to the patient's presenting problem?
• Which term describes bleeding inside the body cavity?
• Which description best defines a Full Thickness burn?
• The action of contacting more responders at the scene is called
• Pale skin is associated with which condition?
• NOI refers to
• Which component is the initial evaluation of the environment before patient contact?
• What are the four components of the AVPU scale?
• Cyanosis is best described as what?
• Subcutaneous emphysema is defined as:
• Battle Sign refers to bruising behind the ear over the mastoid process.
• Which statement describes the primary rationale for spinal motion restriction during patient handling?
• What is the recommended initial care for a chemical burn?
• Which statement best describes Internal Bleeding Signs?
• What is the target BVM ventilation rate per minute for an adult?
• Trauma Center Criteria are based on which factors?
• Open Fracture is defined as?
• Radiation Burn is caused by radiation exposure.
• The Palm Method estimates TBSA as approximately what percentage per palm?
• What should be documented when a tourniquet is applied?
• Which term describes instability indicating a possible pelvic fracture?
• In an electrical burn, which statement best describes risk?
• Which elements are included in the Circulation assessment?
• Which of the following is NOT an element of spinal injury indicators?
• Which sign is associated with retroperitoneal bleeding presenting as flank bruising?
• Hemostatic Agent is best described as?
• Which skull fracture involves bone pushed inward, possibly causing brain injury?
• Which term describes the protective equipment worn to reduce exposure risk?
• Rib fracture is described as
• Cushing Triad is characterized by elevated blood pressure with what heart rate?
• During spinal motion restriction, which condition makes helmet removal appropriate to access the airway?
• Subcutaneous Emphysema is best described as?
• An amputation is defined as?
• Chest trauma is best described as an injury to
• Abdominal trauma is defined as?
• Which breathing pattern is described as cyclic waxing and waning?
• Which assessment is exam specific to the complaint?
• Which fracture pattern is produced by a twisting force?
• After splint application, which aspects of the limb should be reassessed?
• Which bleeding is characterized by bright red, spurting blood?
• A fracture from a disease-weakened bone is called?
• Rebound tenderness is defined as:
• Which term means swelling due to fluid accumulation in tissue spaces?
• Primary Brain Injury is best described as which of the following?
• Which component is the initial overall assessment of patient appearance?
• PMS assessment focuses on which components?
• What is the BVM ventilation rate for an adult in seconds per breath?
• Evisceration is defined as:
• Which term means immediate movement to hospital?
• Which intervention is designed for unconscious patients without gag reflex?
• In the two-person helmet removal technique, which statement is true?
• Normal capillary refill is less than how many seconds?
• A sling is used to support which type of injury?
• Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax?
• Which fracture has exposed tissue and high infection risk?
• Which term describes a high-energy injury with leg deformity?
• Determining how many patients are present is called
• What is the normal respiratory rate range for an infant?
• Which stage is characterized by hypotension and altered LOC?
• Which airway device is recommended for a semi-conscious patient to maintain airway patency?
• What are the Shock Treatment Priorities?
• Which term describes reassessment every 5 minutes in an unstable patient?
• Which statement best describes hollow organs in the abdomen?
• A straight across fracture is known as which type?
• In which scenario would helmet removal be considered to facilitate airway management during cervical spine injury care?
• Which term refers to the central support structure of the vertebrae?
• Which option is not a listed shock stage in the material?
• Which term describes a collection of blood under the skin?
• The sacrum is defined as?
• Which components describe skin signs?
• Burn Shock is hypovolemic shock from fluid loss.
• The coccyx is also known as the?
• Which term describes the first seven vertebrae in the neck?
• Which term describes swelling?
• Which burn is painless due to nerve damage?
• Referred pain is best described as:
• Cardiac tamponade is defined as:
• Occlusive dressing is used to treat which of the following?
• The entry wound in an electrical injury is defined as the location where electricity enters the body.
• Which term describes the signs including Pain out of proportion, pallor, paresthesia, and late pulselessness or paralysis?
• Grey-Turner Sign describes what finding?
• Neurogenic Shock is defined as?
• Which term best matches a solid device immobilizing a limb?
• Which observation is most consistent with early shock?
• Which term means to treat shock, stabilize, rapid transport?
• Which type of fracture is defined as bone broken into multiple pieces?
• Abdominal distension is best described as:
• Which term describes injury affecting more than one body system?
• Which condition is defined as muscle breakdown releasing toxins into the bloodstream?
• In the Rule of Nines, what percentage is assigned to each leg?
• Dislocation is best defined as which?
• A&O x4 stands for orientation to which four domains?
• Oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is used for which patient condition?
• Which term describes the breakdown of muscle releasing myoglobin?
• Which term describes an injury to a ligament?
• Which term describes a high-energy injury with leg deformity?
• Tachycardia in adults is defined as heart rate greater than what?
• Which aspects are assessed when evaluating breathing?
• Which component is the initial evaluation of the environment before approaching the patient?
• Jaw-Thrust Maneuver is an airway maneuver for which scenario?
• Direct pressure is described as the primary bleeding control method.
• Which term describes a closed fracture?
• Which fracture results from twisting injuries?
• Which statement best describes the primary priority in chest trauma management?
• Which term describes severe bleeding?
• What is the normal pulse rate range for an infant?
• If a pelvic fracture is suspected, which splint should be avoided?
• When assessing airway in a trauma patient with suspected spinal injury, helmet removal should be performed if the helmet impedes airway management.
• Which option best describes a stage where organs fail due to severe acidosis?
• Which description best describes irreversible shock?
• Which term describes tissue damage from heat or chemicals?
• Which term refers to a brain bruise with possible bleeding and swelling?
• Which exposure reduces oxygen delivery due to a toxic gas?
• Solid organs include which of the following?
• Which statement best describes SMR's purpose?
• Do Not Attempt Reduction means you should realign a fracture only if:
• Which of the following is a Load-and-Go criterion in trauma?
• Coup-Contrecoup describes injury where?
• Which term represents the reassessment interval for an unstable patient?
• Which term refers to a device to stabilize the pelvis and reduce bleeding (per protocol)?
• Which term is a synonym for edema?
• Which of the following are head injury red flags?
• Which term corresponds to edema?
• A fracture in which the bone is broken into multiple pieces is called
• Spinal Motion Restriction (SMR) means?
• Which fracture occurs when bone ends are driven into each other?
• What does the Golden Period refer to in trauma care?
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as which?
• Which injury is described as a lung bruise that worsens over time?
• Which action is NOT a recommended step during spinal motion restriction?
• Which term corresponds to the description: The pelvis can hold a large volume of blood loss?
• Which airway technique is preferred for potential cervical spine injury?
• Which sign corresponds to left shoulder pain due to splenic injury?
• Which term is described as a detailed head-to-toe examination?
• Which sign is considered a late indicator of a rupturing abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• Which term represents elevated pressure in the skull that reduces brain perfusion?
• Which signs indicate an airway burn?
• Which term is defined as penetrating wounds?
• Internal Bleeding Signs include which of the following?
• If a patient has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute and is visibly labored, which category best fits?
• Orthostatic hypotension is best described as which of the following?
• Body Substance Isolation precautions protect against exposure to body substances.
• In the two-person helmet removal technique, which statement best describes the role of the first rescuer?
• In the Rule of Nines, what percentage does the anterior trunk represent?
• Which term best describes the progression of brain injury due to hypoxia, hypotension, or swelling?
• Which fracture involves a fracture at the base of the skull with classic late signs?
• Which term describes brain swelling causing increased intracranial pressure?
• What is the primary purpose of a pelvic binder?
• Flail chest is defined as
• In the Rule of Nines for adults, what percentage is assigned to the head?
• Which injury results from compression causing tissue damage?
• What is the oxygen flow rate for a nasal cannula?
• Where should a tourniquet be placed relative to the wound?
• Which condition is a contraindication to using a traction splint?
• The sacrum is formed by fused vertebrae and serves as which structure?
• Which term describes bruising?
• Which term describes bruises?
• Which statement correctly reflects the Tourniquet Placement Rule?
• Manual stabilization refers to:
• Amputated part care includes which steps?
• What is the normal pulse rate range for a child?
• MOI stands for
• Among the listed age groups, which typically has the highest normal respiratory rate?
• General Impression is defined as
• The thoracic spine consists of which vertebrae?
• A device stopping severe extremity bleeding is a?
• Abdominal rigidity indicates what?
• What is a recommended initial step in chemical burn care?
• What is the EMT management for suspected abdominal trauma?
• Which finding indicates increased intracranial pressure or brain herniation?
• Adequate Breathing is defined as which?
• Cullen Sign is described as bruising around the
• Which term is described as leg extended and rotated outward?
• Spinal Injury Indicators include which features?
• Which term describes bluish skin color due to low oxygen delivery?
• Which breathing pattern is irregular and associated with severe brain injury?
• A hemostatic dressing is designed to promote what?
• When initiating spinal motion restriction on a patient with suspected cervical spine injury, what alignment is preferred if feasible?
• Orthostatic Hypotension manifests as which event?
• Which dressing is used to promote clot formation in bleeding control devices?
• Occlusive dressing is used to
• Which term describes an open fracture?