Emtkc - 31 |28 Questions| With Correct Answers.

18. Following direct trauma to the left upper back, a 44-year-old male presents with diaphoresis and restlessness. His blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 120 beats/min and weak, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored. Your assessment reveals abrasions and contusions over the left scapula. You should: A) hyperventilate him with a BVM and monitor his oxygen saturation. B) apply high-flow oxygen, perform a detailed secondary assessment, and transport. C) focus your assessment on his scapulae and clavicles and apply high-flow oxygen. D) apply high-flow oxygen, consider spinal precautions, and transport without delay. {Ans: D}5. Bone marrow produces: A) cartilage. B) blood cells. C) lymphocytes. D) electrolytes. {Ans: B}26. A person who experiences a calcaneus fracture after jumping and landing on his or her feet would MOST likely experience an accompanying fracture of the: A) thoracic spine. B) lumbar spine. C) coccygeal spine. D) symphysis pubis. {Ans: B}20. A Colles fracture involves a fracture of the: A) distal ulna. B) distal radius. C) proximal radius. D) radius and ulna. {Ans: B}21. When splinting an injury of the wrist, the hand should be placed: A) into a fist. B) in a straight