Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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A 23-year-old male was struck across the face with a baseball bat. His eyes are swollen shut, he has massive facial bruising and deformities, and has blood in his mouth. Your MOST immediate concern should be:

Airway compromise
Intracranial bleeding
Permanent vision loss
Spinal trauma

The correct answer is: Airway compromise

You should be most concerned about airway compromise because it is a life-threatening issue that requires immediate attention. The other options, while still important, are not as urgent as airway compromise. For example, intracranial bleeding and spinal trauma can be serious and life-threatening, but are not immediately life-threatening. Permanent vision loss is a long-term concern and should not be prioritized over the immediate threat to the individual's airway.