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NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep - Question List

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1. Which of the following is the most critical for patients with major traumatic injuries?
  1. Rapid IV access and fluid administration
  2. Rapid delivery to trauma surgery
  3. Immediate placement of advanced airway
  4. Aggressive C-spine management
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2. Which of the following is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 45?
  1. Cardiovascular disease
  2. Cancer
  3. Suicide
  4. Trauma
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3. In which scenario would the activation of aeromedical transport be most appropriate?
  1. A patient involved in an MVA who is in stable condition with the nearest trauma center being one hour away by ground.
  2. The victim of a gunshot wound to the chest in the suburbs of a major city. The local community hospital is unable to treat this patient, but a Level I trauma center is 30 minutes away by ground.
  3. A critically injured victim of a machinery accident at an industrial worksite. The nearest trauma center is one hour away. Aeromedical transport can be on scene within 30 minutes and in-flight time to the hospital would be another 30 minutes.
  4. A patient involved in a multiple-vehicle accident appears to be in shock and is rapidly decompensating, and you suspect serious internal injuries. The Fire Department on scene anticipates an extended extrication time. Transport by ground will take 30 minutes. An aeromedical crew can be on scene in 10 minutes, and transport time is another 5 minutes.
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4. Which of the following is not important in completing an accurate major trauma run report?
  1. Initial assessment findings
  2. Details about the scene and conclusions about the mechanism of injury
  3. Whether the patient will be considered criminally liable for the incident
  4. The time the injury occurred.
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5. Which of the following is the most important reason to accurately document a major trauma event?
  1. For quality assurance purposes
  2. To help the receiving hospital provide effective care
  3. To help law enforcement get patient information
  4. For trauma database data collection
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