Chapter 1: Introduction

Question 1

the entrance and/or exit wounds should be marked with a

Answer 1

radiopaque marker

Question 2

If there is less than ______ of distance from the x-ray tube, appropriate shielding hould be provided

Answer 2

6 feet

Question 3

☑️ Increased drowsiness (lethargy)

☑️ Loss of consciousness (unresponsive to voice or touch)

Answer 3

Shock
Head injury
Hyperglycemia

Question 4

☑️ Excessive sweating (diaphoresis)

Answer 4

Shock

Question 5

Cool. clammy skin

Answer 5

Shock

Question 6

Slurred speech

Answer 6

Head injury
Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
Drug or ethanol inftuence

Question 7

Agitation or confusion

Answer 7

Head injury

Drug or ethanol influence

Question 8

Vomiting (without abdominal complaints) (hyperemesis)

Answer 8

Head injury Hyperglycemia’i

Drug or ethanol overdose

Question 9

Bluish nail beds

Answer 9

Circulatory compromise

Question 10

Patient complaints of thirst

Answer 10

Shock
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia

Question 11

☑️Patient complaints of tingling or numbness (paresthesia). or inability to move a limb
☑️ Patient states cannot feel your touch (paralysis)

Answer 11

Spinal cord injury

Peripheral nerve impairment

Question 12

Seizures

Answer 12

Head injury

Question 13

Extreme eversion of foot

Answer 13

Fracture of proximal femur or hip joint

Question 14

Is a medical condition where there are abnormally low levels of blood plasma in the body. such that the body is unable to properly maintain blood pressure. cardiac output of blood. and normal amounts of fluid in the tissues. It is the most common type of shock in trauma patients. Symptoms include diaphoresis. cool and clammy skin. decrease in venous pressure. decrease in urine output. thirst. and altered state of consciousness.

Answer 14

Hypovolemic or hemorrhagic shock

Question 15

It is a reflex of the involuntary nervous system or a normal physiologic response to emotional stress. The patient may complain of nausea. feeling flushed (warm). feeling lightheaded. and they may appear pale before they lose consciousness for several seconds.
!Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is commonly ca

Answer 15

Vasovagal reaction is also called a vasovagal attack or situational syncope. as well as vasovagal syncope

Question 16

is also known as diabetic ketoacidosis. The cause is increased blood sugar levels. The patient may exhibit any combina­tion of symptoms noted and will have fruity-smelling breath.

Answer 16

Hyperglycemia