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1
Q

When evaluating the _________, you will consider the energy forces that have acted upon the body.

A

mechanism of injury

2
Q

The EMT uses Newton’s Laws in understanding energy transmission. Which law states that, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

A

newton’s third law

3
Q

During a frontal impact collision, there are three collisions that take place. What is the second collision?

A

passenger versus interior car

4
Q

Which body structure is most likely injured during a passenger unrestrained rear-end collision?

A

cervical spine

5
Q

The _________ collision is one of the most deadly collisions associated with motor vehicle crashes.

A

lateral

6
Q

During a rollover, which of the following can cause life-threatening injuries to a passenger?

  • ejection or partial ejection
  • the car striking several objects during the rollover
  • unrestrained objects inside the car
  • all of the above
A
  • all of the above
7
Q

In dealing with a car versus pedestrian collision, put in correct order the steps in evaluating the mechanism of injury: 1. Was the victim pulled under the vehicle or thrown clear? 2. Speed of the vehicle 3. Apparent injuries 4. Damage to the vehicle

A

2, 1, 4, 3

8
Q

What should you suspect from a patient that has just fallen from a significant height?

A

internal injuries

9
Q

The EMT should expose the patient who has penetrating trauma to look for:

A

both an entrance and exit wound

10
Q

Trauma patients usually have more than one body area injured. These patients are described as a:

A

multisystem trauma patient

11
Q

Which of the following would not be considered a significant mechanism of injury?

A

entrapment

12
Q

When treating the victim of a bicycle accident, you should suspect head and spine injuries if:

A

the patient’s helmet is damaged

13
Q

When assessing the mechanism of injury in a fall, which of the following should be taken into account?

  • height of the fall
  • surface the patient landed on
  • part of the body that hit first
  • all of the above
A
  • all of the above