Ch. 28

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Of the risk for airway problems

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Such injuries can affect the respiratory system

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea

Question 5

The eyeball itself is referred to as the:

-Orbit
-Sclera
-Globe
-Cornea

Answer 5

Globe

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Conjunctiva

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely

Question 8

The white portion of the eye is called the:

-Cornea
-Iris
-Retina
-Sclera

Answer 8

Sclera

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Both pupils should dilate together

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light