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1: The spinal column is made up of 33 bones and is divided into how many sections

1: The spinal column is made up of 33 bones and is divided into how many sections?

A: 3

B: 4

C: 5

D: 6


2: Which of the following statements about the nervous system is true?

A: Motor nerves carry information from the body to the CNS.

B: The autonomic nervous system regulates voluntary activities.

C: The specialized nerve endings of each sensory nerve can perceive many sensations.

D: Connecting nerves in the spinal cord connect the sensory and motor nerves of the limbs, forming a reflex arc.


3: A patient with suspected spinal injuries should be immobilized on a short backboard during extrication and then:

A: secured onto a long backboard.

B: secured onto an ambulance stretcher.

C: fitted with foam head blocks.

D: fitted with a cervical collar, followed by placement on the ambulance stretcher.


4: What is the minimum number of EMTs needed to properly log roll a patient who has a cervical spine injury?

A: 3

B: 4

C: 5

D: 6


5: A man is found unconscious, slumped over the steering wheel, after an automobile crash. He regains consciousness and is not able to feel pain in his legs and feet. This finding suggests that the:

A: patient has a hematoma.

B: spinal cord has been injured.

C: cervical spine has been displaced.

D: back has not been seriously injured.


6: The first step in caring for a patient with a severe facial injury is to:

A: Stabilize the cervical spine.

B: Ensure that the airway is clear.

C: Check for bleeding inside the mouth.

D: Apply direct pressure with a dry, sterile dressing.


7: The proper sequence for treating a patient with possible spinal injuries is to maintain the airway in the proper position and then:

A: immobilize the entire body.

B: ask the patient to move as a test for pain.

C: perform a thorough assessment of the body.

D: apply and maintain manual cervical support.


8: Which of the following signs would NOT indicate an underlying head injury?

A: A fractured left femur

B: Bruising around the eyes

C: Blood or fluid leaking from the ears

D: Contusions or lacerations to the scalp


9: Bleeding from the ears and dark discoloration under the eyes following traumatic injuries suggest a:

A: skull injury.

B: cerebral thrombosis.

C: cerebrovascular accident.

D: ruptured tympanic membrane.


10: The meninges act to:

A: protect the heart.

B: surround the lungs.

C: surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

D: connect the intestines to the abdominal wall.




  1. C

  2. D

  3. A

  4. B

  5. B

  6. A

  7. D

  8. A

  9. A

  10. C


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