First Responder EMS Curriculum for Training Centers in Eurasia

36. An adult patient sustains burns to the chest, abdomen, and entire left arm. Whatpercentage of his body has been burned?A 9%B 18%C 27%D 54%37. Which of the following is not a function of the musculoskeletal system?A Mechanical supportB MovementC OxygenationD Protection38. In a patient with multiple traumatic injuries, which is the best method ofimmobilization?A Totally immobilize the patient on a long spine board.B Immobilize each extremity with a rigid splint.C Immobilize upper extremities with soft splints and lower extremities with rigid splints.D Immobilize upper extremities with rigid splints and lower extremities with soft splints.E Immobilize upper extremities with soft splints and lower extremities with the pneumaticanti-shock garment.39. Which condition is caused by two or more ribs being broken in two or more places,causing a section of the chest to move in the opposite direction as the rest of thechest during breathing?A Pulsus paradoxusB StridorC Cardiac tamponadeD Pulmonary embolismE Flail chest40. Which is the best method for securing the injured hand in its position of function?A Tape it to the patient’s bodyB Place a roll of gauze in the patient’s handC Use a rigid splintD Never secure the hand in place because it can cause nerve damage41. During pregnancy, the baby develops inside the:A PlacentaB CervixC OvaryD UterusE VaginaFirst Responder EMS Curriculum/AIHA, July 2002 399