Question

the emt would recognize which patient as suffering from multisystem trauma?

a. a 43-year-old male with extremity trauma and shock from a motor vehicle collision
b. a 23-year-old female with a fractured clavicle sustained in a soccer game
c. a pregnant female with a single gunshot wound to the head
d. a 66-year-old female with a deformed arm after having a syncopal episode

Explanation:

Multisystem trauma involves injuries to more than one body system. Option a has extremity trauma (musculoskeletal system) and shock (affecting the circulatory system). Option b is a single - bone injury (clavicle, part of the musculoskeletal system). Option c is a single, severe head injury. Option d is a single - arm deformity likely from a fall (syncopal episode) affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Answer:

A. A 43 - year - old male with extremity trauma and shock from a motor vehicle collision