Ch. 28 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effectively controlled with:
-Ice pack and elevation of the patient’s head
-Digital pressure to an adjacent puise point
-Direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings
-Pressure dressing and chemical ice packs
Direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
-Swelling might mask hidden injuries
-Bleeding must be controlled early
-Of the risk for airway problems
-The spine might be injured as well
Of the risk for airway problems
Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are most important because:
-Hospital staff frequent patient updates
-They end credibility to your documentation
-Such injuries can affect the respiratory system
-Rapid facial swelling might mask hidden system
Such injuries can affect the respiratory system
The cricoid cartilage:
-Lies superior to the thyroid cartilage in the neck
-Lies superior to teh cricothyroid membrane in the neck
-Is easier to see and palpate than the thyroid cartilage
-Is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea
Is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea
The eyeball itself is referred to as the:
-Orbit
-Sclera
-Globe
-Cornea
Globe
The inner surface of the eyelids and the expose surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the:
-Retina
-Sclera
-Conjunctiva
-Cornea
Conjunctiva
The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
-Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely
-Are well protected by the maxillae and mandible
-Swell minimally when exposed to blunt trauma
-Contain a relatively small number of never fibers
Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely
The white portion of the eye is called the:
-Cornea
-Iris
-Retina
-Sclera
Sclera
When a light is shone into the pupil:
-It should become larger in size
-The opposite pupil should dilate
-Both pupils should dilate together
-It should become smaller in size
Both pupils should dilate together
Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury:
-Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
-One pupil larger in size than the other pupil
-Failure of the eyes to move in the same direction
-Failure of the eyes to follow movement of an object
Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
Which of the following statements regarding the “Adam’s apply” is false?
-It is inferior to the cricoid cartilage
-It is formed by the thyroid cartilage
-It is the uppermost part of the larynx
-It is more prominent in men than in women
it is inferior to the cricoid cartilage
The globe of the eye is also called the:
-Lens
-Orbit
-Retina
-Eyeball
Eyeball
When a person is looking at an object op close, the pupils should:
-Dilate
-Constrict
-Remain the same size
-Dilate, and then constrict
Constrict
When caring for a chemical burn to the eye, the EMT should:
-Prevent contamination of the opposite eye
-Immediately cover the injured eye with a sterile dressing
-Avoid irrigating the eye, as this may cause further injury
-Irrigate both eyes simultaneously, even if only one eye is injured
Prevent contamination of the opposite eye
Which of the following signs is least indicative of a head injury?
-Asymmetrical pupils
-Pupillary constriction to bright light
-Both eyes moving in opposite directions
-Inability to look upward when instructed to
Pupillary contraction to bright light
The purpose of the Eustachian tube is to:
-Move in response to sound waves
-Transmit impulses from the brain to the ear
-Equalize pressure in the middle ear when external pressure changes
-House fluid within the inner chamber of the ear and support balance
Equalize pressure in the middle ear when external pressure changes
When caring for a patient with facial trauma, the EMT should be most concerned with:
-Spinal trauma
-Airway compromise
-Associated eye injuries
-Severe external bleeding
Airway compromise
The presence of subcutaneous emphysema following trauma to the face and throat to most suggestive of:
-Esophageal injury
-Cervical spine fracture
-Crushing tracheal injury
-Carotid artery laceration
Crushing tracheal injury
A 21-year-old male has a larger laceration to his neck. When you assess him, you note that bright red blood is spurting from the left side of his neck. You should immediately:
-Apply a pressure dressing to his neck
-Sit the patient up to slow the bleeding
-Place your gloved hand over the wound
-Apply 100% oxygen via non-rebreathing mask
Place your gloved hand over the wound
Which of the following mechanisms of injury would most likely cause a crushing injury of the larynx and/or trachea?
-Attempted suicide by hanging
-Gunshot wound to the lateral neck
-Car crash involving lateral impact
-Patient whose head hits the windshield
Attempted suicide by hanging
What is subcutaneous emphysema?
Crackling sensation produced by the presence of air
