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NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep

Category - Paramedic Trauma

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Your patient is a 5-year-old male who injured his leg while jumping on a trampoline. The patient describes that he felt a “snap” when the leg became entangled. The leg appears to have a closed fracture. No other injuries are identified and the child appears stable.

What is the most appropriate transport destination for this patient?
  1. A pediatric Level II trauma center located 35 minutes away by ground.
  2. The local community hospital that is not a trauma center, 5 minutes away by ground.
  3. A Level I regional trauma center, 90 minutes away by ground
  4. This patient can be safely transported by his mother and does not need to go by ambulance.
Explanation
Answer: A- Though this patient is not critically injured, a pediatric trauma center will have the expertise and resources to ensure the child achieves full recovery physically, psychologically and socially.

Most hospitals would be able to handle this patient’s injury, so choosing one that can appropriately care for the patient over the entire course of their injury is important.
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