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  1. During a patient assessment, when should an EMT perform a rapid trauma assessment?

    Answer: When the mechanism of injury suggests serious trauma

    A rapid trauma assessment is performed when the mechanism of injury suggests the potential for significant injury, such as high-speed MVC or falls from height.

  2. What is the proper technique for sizing a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) adjunct?

    Answer: Measure from the nose to the earlobe or the corner of the mouth

    An NPA is sized by measuring from the tip of the nose to the earlobe or corner of the mouth to ensure proper fit.

  3. When packaging a patient with a suspected spinal injury for transport, what position is preferred if the patient is conscious and hemodynamically stable?

    Answer: Supine on a long backboard with manual stabilization

    A supine position on a long backboard with manual in-line stabilization is the standard for suspected spinal injury patients during transport.

  4. An EMT arrives on scene of a patient in anaphylaxis. After epinephrine is administered via auto-injector, what is the appropriate injection site?

    Answer: Outer aspect of the mid-thigh

    Epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen) are designed for intramuscular injection into the outer aspect of the mid-thigh for fastest absorption.

  5. What is the correct flow rate when administering oxygen via nasal cannula?

    Answer: 1-6 L/min

    A nasal cannula delivers 24-44% oxygen at flow rates of 1-6 L/min; exceeding 6 L/min does not increase FiO2 and can dry mucous membranes.

  6. During a traction splint application for a mid-shaft femur fracture, which of the following is a contraindication?

    Answer: Suspected fracture near the knee or pelvis

    Traction splints are contraindicated when the fracture involves the knee, ankle, or hip/pelvis, as traction can worsen these injuries.

  7. When using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) device with two rescuers, what is the advantage over one-rescuer BVM ventilation?

    Answer: Better mask seal results in more effective ventilation

    Two-rescuer BVM technique allows one rescuer to maintain a proper two-handed mask seal while the other squeezes the bag, improving ventilation effectiveness.