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NREMT® Paramedic > EMT-P (3) Trauma > Face and Neck Trauma > Flashcards

Face and Neck Trauma Flashcards

Learn the different interventions and causes of Face and Neck trauma

1
Q

Describe the process of a Blowout Fracture

A
  • Fracture to the orbital floor
  • Results in forces away from the eyeball itself
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2
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Fill in the Blank

The _____ _____ decrease the weight of the skull and provide resonance for voice

A

Paranasal Sinuses

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3
Q

Fill in the Blank

The ____ ____ floats in the superior aspect of the neck just below the mandible

A

Hyoid Bone

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4
Q

What is

Sclera

A

White of the eyes

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5
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What is

Cornea

A

Transparent covering of the eye

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6
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What is

Conjuctiva

A

Covers sclera and internal surfaces of eye

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7
Q

What is

Iris

A

Color of eye

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8
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True or False

Maxilla Fracture is a fracture of the Bottom Jaw

A

FALSE

The Maxilla is the Top Jaw

Think: “MAX = TOPED OUT”

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9
Q

What substance is the Anterior Chamber of the eye filled with

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Aqueous humor, a clear watery fluid between lens and the cornea

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10
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What substance is the Posterior Chamber of the eye filled with?

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Vitreous humor jellylike substance that maintains shape of eye

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11
Q

Name the 3 parts of the Ear

A
  • External
  • Middle
  • Internal
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12
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What is the

Pinna

A

Outside cartilage of ear

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13
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What is the

Cochlea

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Shell shaped structure in inner ear that vibrates and contains fluid to sense balance

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14
Q

Flexion injuries

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Neck moving forward in collision

More prevalent cause of injury. Collars prevent movement down.

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15
Q

What cervical vertebrae is responsible for the Diaphragm/Breathing of a patient?

A

C5

” Keeps the diaphragm alive “

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16
Q

What is

Diplopia

A

Double Vision

17
Q

Define

Hyphema

A

Bleeding into anterior chamber of the eye

18
Q

Define

Retinal Detachment

A

Separation of the inner layers of retina

19
Q

Describe

Sympathetic Eye Movement

A

Movement of both eyes in unison

Importance of covering both eyes during injury

20
Q

How can you test Cerebral Spinal Fluid?

A
  • Test with Glucometer
  • HALO Test
21
Q

Treatment

Avulsion of Pinna

A

Realign the ear and bandage with moist, sterile, dressing

22
Q

How many teeth does the Adult have?

A

32

23
Q

What is

Function of the Hypoglossal nerve

A

Motor function to the tongue muscles

24
Q

Describe the 3 Types of Le Forte Fractures

A

Le Fort I: Fracture of Maxilla with hard palate and inferior maxilla involvement

Le Fort II: Fracture with a Pyramid shape, nasal bone, and inferior maxilla involvement

Le Fort III: Separates entire midface from the Cranium

25
Q

Treatment

Facial Trauma

A
  • C Spine
  • Jaw-Thrust Maneuver (Airway)
  • Consider CRIC if unable to intubate
26
Q

What is

Conjunctivitis

A

Inflammation of the Conjunctiva

Caused by infection or foreign bodies

27
Q

Signs/Symptoms

Retinal Detachment

A
  • Flashing
  • Light Specks
  • “Floaters” in vision

Typically found in boxing and sports injuries

28
Q

Treatment

Chemical Burns to the Eye

A

Irrigation of eye with Water/Normal Saline

29
Q

Treatment

Avulsion of Eyeball

A
  • NEVER exert pressure or attempt to reposition globe out of socket
  • Apply moist sterile dressing
  • Cover injured eye and unaffected eye
30
Q

Treatment

Impaled Object in the Eye

A
  • Stabilize
  • Cover the unaffected eye
31
Q

Name

4 ways to Irrigate the Eye

A
  • Nasal Cannula
  • Shower
  • Bottle
  • Basin
32
Q

What do you do with an Avulsed tooth?

A

Place in Sterile Saline Solution or Cold Milk

33
Q

Cause of

Esophageal Perforation

A

Mediastinitis

34
Q

What is

Dysphagia

A

Difficulty Swallowing

35
Q

Fill in the Blank

Open neck wounds should be covered with an _____ _____

A

Occlusive Dressing

36
Q

What is

Sprain

A

stretching of Ligament

37
Q

What is

Strain

A

Stretching of tendon/muscle

38
Q

List

NEXUS Criteria for possible spinal injury

A
  • Spinal Tenderness
  • Focal Neurological Deficit
  • Decreased LOC
  • Intoxication

If one above is present, the risk of Spinal Injury increases

EMT-P (3) Trauma (10 decks)

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