Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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During a soccer game, an 18-year-old woman injured her knee. Her knee is in a flexed position and is obviously deformed. You should:

Assess circulatory function distal to her injury
Immobilize the knee in the position in which it was found
Manually stabilize the leg above and below the knee
Straighten the knee to facilitate immobilization

The correct answer is: Assess circulatory function distal to her injury

In this scenario, it is crucial to assess circulatory function distal to the injury. The fact that the knee is obviously deformed and in a flexed position indicates a possible dislocation or fracture, which can compromise blood flow to the lower leg. By assessing circulatory function distal to the injury, you can determine if there is any compromise to blood flow and take appropriate action to prevent further complications. The other options are not the best course of action in this situation. Immobilizing the knee in the position it was found or straightening the knee without proper assessment can potentially worsen the injury or cause further damage. Manually stabilizing the leg above and below the knee can help prevent any unnecessary movement that may exacerbate the injury until further medical help arrives. However, the priority in this case is to assess circulatory function to ensure adequate blood flow to the lower leg.