Which one of the following statements made by an AEMT shows an understanding of chest trauma?
A) Closed chest injuries are caused by blunt trauma, and can be just as serious as open chest injuries.
B) Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries, because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound.
C) In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life-threatening than a closed one due increased blood loss.
D) Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries.
Question 2
Why is the jaw-thrust maneuver indicated for a patient with a possible spinal injury?
A) It is less painful for the patient since he is already in pain from the injury.
B) It manipulates the head and cervical spine less than the head-tilt/chin-lift.
C) It is the AEMT's preference as to whether to use the head-tilt/chin-lift or jaw-thrust maneuver.
D) It is a permanent airway intervention that does not require a mechanical airway if performed correctly.
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