Ch 26 Question

Question 0

The nervous system us divided into the central nervous system and the:

Answer 0

Peripheral nervous system

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT part of the central nervous system?

Answer 1

Cranial nerves

Question 2

The brain is divided into the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the:

Answer 2

Brain stem

Question 3

Injury to the head and neck may indicate injury to the:

Answer 3

Cervical spine

Question 4

The________ is composed of three layers of tissue that suspend the brain and spinal cord within the skull and spinal canal.

Answer 4

Meningitis

Question 5

The skull is divided into the cranium and the:

Answer 5

Face

Question 6

Peripheral nerves include the:

Answer 6

Connecting nerves
Sensory nerves
Motor nerves

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

Answer 7

Provides continuous oxygen to the brain

Question 8

The autonomic nervous system is composed of the sympathetic nervous system and the:

Answer 8

Parasympathatic nervous system

Question 9

The most prominent and the most easily palpable spinous process is at the_______ cervical vertebra at the base of the neck.

Answer 9

7th

Question 10

Emergency medical care of a patient with a possible spinal injury begins with:

Answer 10

Standard precautions

Question 11

The_______ is a tunnel running the length of the spine, which encloses and protects the spinal cord.

Answer 11

Spinal canal

Question 12

Once the head and neck are manually stabilized, you should assess for:

Answer 12

Pulse
Motor function
Sensation

Question 13

The ideal procedure for moving a patient from the ground to the backboard is the:

Answer 13

Four-person log roll

Question 14

Exceptions to using a short spinal extrication device include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 14

The patient is conscious and complaining of lumbar pain

Question 15

Neck rigidity, blood cerebrospinal fluid, a headache are associated with what kind of bleeding in the brain?

Answer 15

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Question 16

A_________ is a temporary loss or alteration of a part or all of the brain’s abilities to function without actual physical damage to the brain.

Answer 16

Concussion

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

Answer 17

Muscle tremors

Question 18

Intracranial bleeding outside of the dura mater and under the skull is known as a(n):

Answer 18

Epidural hematoma

Question 19

In supine patients with a head injury, the head should be elevated_______ to help reduce intracranial pressure.

Answer 19

30*

Question 20

________ is the most reliable sign of a head injury.

Answer 20

Decreased level of consciousness

Question 21

Hyperventilation should be used with caution in head injury patients and only be attempted when______ is/are available.

Answer 21

Capnography

Question 22

Common causes of head injuries include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 22

Seizure activity

Question 23

Assessment of mental status is accomplished through the use of the mnemonic:

Answer 23

AVPU

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT part of Cushing’s triad?

Answer 24

Decreased pulse oximetry

Question 25

How many EMTs are required to immobilized a standing patient?

Answer 25

Three

Question 26

A cervical collar should be applied to a patient with a possible spinal injury based on:

Answer 26

The mechanism of injury
The history
Signs and symptoms

Question 27

Helmets should be removed in all of the following cases EXCEPT:

Answer 27

When there are no impending airway or breathing problems

Question 28

Your BEST choice of action for a child involved in a motor vehicle collision and found in his or her car seat is to:

Answer 28

Pad the sides of car seat but leave space to allow for lateral movement