Head and Face

Question 1

brain injury occur as a result of…

Answer 1

a direct blow or sudden snapping of the head. forward, backward or side rotation

Question 2

4 possible symptoms of traumatic brain injury

Answer 2

loss of consciousness
disorientation or amnesia
motor deficits
cognitive deficits

Question 3

what kind of bleeding is present in cerebral contusions

Answer 3

small hemorrhages or intracerebral bleeding within the cortex, brain stem or cerebellum

Question 4

what kind of action commonly leads to cerebral contusions

Answer 4

head hit by stationary object

Question 5

what is an epidural hematoma caused by

Answer 5

blow to head or skull fracture that tears the meningeal arteries

Question 6

Are the symptoms and signs of an epidural hematoma gradual?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

what is one of the biggest signs of an epidural hematoma

Answer 7

dilation of one pupil on the side of the injury

Question 8

Are CT scans necessary for prognosis of epidural hematomas

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

what is a major difference between epidural and subdural hematomas?

Answer 9

epidural hematomas have compression outside the dura whereas subdural hematomas have compression withing the dura

Question 10

with scalp injuries, wounds larger than ____ inch in depth should be referred to a physician

Answer 10

1/8

Question 11

how should small wounds to the scalp be managed

Answer 11

covered with protective covering and gauze, braid hair for support if possible.

Question 12

After a small scalp injury, can a person return to play once cleared of brain injury?

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

Mandibular luxation is specific to what joint?

Answer 13

temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

Question 14

T or F. Mandibular luxation don’t need to be managed medically?

Answer 14

False, they should be managed medically and it is important to rehab properly.

Question 15

what injury is related to disk-condyle derangement

Answer 15

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Question 16

Zygomatic complex fractures affect what area?

Answer 16

The cheekbone

Question 17

Epistaxis is commonly know as…

Answer 17

a nose bleed

Question 18

for how many hours should someone who experiences an epistaxis refrain from blowing their nose?

Answer 18

2 hours

Question 19

Which type of dental fracture requires an x-ray

Answer 19

root fractures

Question 20

What is the difference between an uncomplicated and a complicated dental fracture

Answer 20

complicated produces bleeding and tooth chamber is exposed, uncomplicated produces fragments and does not bleed

Question 21

what is the difference between a tooth subluxation, luxation, and avulsion?

Answer 21

sublux: loose within socket, little to no pain
luxation: no fracture but has displacement
avulsion: completely knocked from oral cavity

Question 22

What is the common word for auricular hematoma, and what causes it

Answer 22

cauliflower ear, caused by compression or shearing injury to the ear (single or repeated)

Question 23

when assessing an eye injury should you palpate the eyeball directly?

Answer 23

No, only palpate the orbital rim for tenderness and bony deformity

Question 24

what is the common word for orbital hematoma

Answer 24

black eye

Question 25

what is subconjunctival hemorrhaging

Answer 25

bleeding within the eye

Question 26

after an acute injury to the eye, is it ok to blow your nose?

Answer 26

no

Question 27

what type of injury requires the use of fluorescein strips for diagnosis

Answer 27

corneal abrasions and lacerations

Question 28

what is the main sign of hyphema

Answer 28

visible red tinge to the anterior chamber of the eye

Question 29

what is the common name for acute conjunctivitis

Answer 29

pink eye