10 Questions
Which type of injection is used to deliver medicine into the tissue layer under the skin and above the muscle?
Subcutaneous
What is the primary purpose of checking the patient's ABCs?
To ensure the patient's airway is patent, breathing is normal, and they have an adequate pulse
What is the term for the process of determining the severity of a patient's condition based on their mechanism of injury?
Forming a general impression
What is a normal response to changes in light in a patient's pupils?
Constricted pupils in bright light, dilated pupils in dim light
What is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet in a patient with a severe bleeding wound?
To control bleeding from an arterial wound
What is the primary goal when determining the MOI?
To identify the underlying cause of the trauma
What is the purpose of assessing the situation during an emergency response?
To identify potential hazards and ensure scene safety
What is an example of a non-life-threatening bleed?
Blood slowly seeping from a superficial cut
What is the primary purpose of the head-tilt maneuver?
To ensure adequate airflow to the patient
What is the primary purpose of applying direct pressure to a venous bleed?
To reduce bleeding and promote healing
Test your knowledge of trauma assessment and emergency care as an EMT. Identify the mechanism of injury, recognize life-threatening bleeds, and learn the steps of the head-tilt maneuver. Provide appropriate emergency care to patients in need.
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