Chapter 33 Face and Neck Trauma Flashcards
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1. Which of the following bones is part of the cranial vault AND the face? A) Vomer B) Palatine C) Lacrimal D) Ethmoid
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Ans: D Page: 1609
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- What two major nerves provide sensory and motor control to the face? A) Facial and maxillary B) Facial and trigeminal C) Ophthalmic and vagus D) Maxillary and mandibular
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Ans: B Page: 1609
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- Blood supply to the face is provided primarily through the: A) temporal artery. B) vertebral artery. C) internal carotid artery. D) external carotid artery.
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Ans: D Page: 1609
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- The __________ is a cone-shaped fossa that encloses and protects the eye. A) zygoma B) orbit C) condyle D) crista galli
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Ans: B Page: 1610
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- Which of the following statements regarding the nasal septum is correct? A) The nasal septum may be slightly deviated to one side or the other. B) The nasal septum is comprised mainly of cartilage. C) Inflammation of the nasal septum is common during infection. D) The nasal septum separates the oropharynx and nasopharynx.
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Ans: A Page: 1610
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- The hyoid bone: A) articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint. B) is anatomically attached to the skull and supports the vocal cords. C) floats in the superior aspect of the neck just below the mandible. D) is a hollowed section of bone that provides resonance for the voice.
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Ans: C Page: 1611
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- Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the muscles that cause motion of the eyeballs and upper eyelids? A) Optic B) Ophthalmic C) Oculomotor D) Trigeminal
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Ans: C Page: 1611
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- What portion of the eye may become icteric in patients with hepatitis? A) Iris B) Sclera C) Cornea D) Conjunctiva
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Ans: B Page: 1611
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- The ________ conducts signals to the brain via the optic nerve and interprets them as vision. A) iris B) lens C) pupil D) retina
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Ans: D Page: 1611
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- The anterior chamber is the portion of the globe between the _____ and the _____, and is filled with _____ humor. A) iris, lens, vitreous B) cornea, iris, aqueous C) lens, iris, vitreous D) lens, cornea, aqueous
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Ans: D Page: 1611
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- Which of the following statements regarding vitreous humor is correct? A) Vitreous humor is a jelly-like substance that is replenished if lost. B) Vitreous humor fills the posterior chamber and maintains the shape of the globe. C) Vitreous humor is a clear watery fluid that fills the anterior chamber. D) The most significant risk caused by a loss of vitreous humor is infection.
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Ans: B Page: 1611
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- A patient with a loss of peripheral vision MOST likely has damage to the: A) retina. B) pupil. C) cornea. D) lens.
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Ans: A Page: 1611
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- The large cartilaginous external portion of the ear is called the: A) ossicle. B) cochlea. C) auricle. D) oval window.
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Ans: C Page: 1612
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- The middle ear consists of the: A) cochlea and semicircular canals. B) organ of Corti and the external auditory canal. C) inner portion of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles. D) pinna and the exterior portion of the tympanic membrane.
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Ans: C Page: 1612
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- _________ forms the principal mass of the tooth and is much denser and stronger than bone. A) Pulp B) Dentin C) Enamel D) Gingiva
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Ans: B Page: 1612
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- Motor function to the muscles of the tongue is provided by the ___________ nerve. A) hypoglossal B) trigeminal C) mandibular D) glossopharyngeal
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Ans: A Page: 1613
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- In addition to massive bleeding, injury to a carotid or vertebral artery would MOST likely cause: A) hemiparalysis. B) an air embolism. C) severe bradycardia. D) cerebral hypoxia.
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Ans: D Page: 1613
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- Loss of function of the lower arms and hands following trauma to the anterior neck is indicative of damage to the: A) carotid artery. B) brachial plexus. C) vagus nerves. D) parathyroid glands.
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Ans: B Page: 1613
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- Open soft-tissue facial trauma following a significant mechanism of injury: A) often requires removal of foreign bodies that are impaled in the face. B) is of most concern due to the possibility of permanent disfigurement. C) suggests that the patient may have a closed head injury or spinal injury. D) dictates the need for immediate intubation to protect the patient’s airway.
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Ans: C Page: 1618
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- When assessing a patient with maxillofacial trauma, it is MOST important to: A) gently palpate the maxilla, mandible, and zygoma to elicit crepitus. B) protect the cervical spine and monitor the patient’s neurologic status. C) apply a cervical collar and determine if the patient has visual disturbances. D) have the patient open his or her mouth and assess for dental malocclusion.
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Ans: B Page: 1618
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- Which of the following is the MOST significant complication associated with a fractured nasal bone? A) Facial swelling B) Lateral displacement C) Damage to the septum D) Posterior epistaxis
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Ans: D Page: 1618
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- Because significant force is required to fracture the mandible: A) most mandibular fractures are associated with a spinal fracture. B) it is often fractured in more than one place and is unstable to palpation. C) patients with a possible mandibular fracture should be intubated routinely. D) a mandibular fracture can be ruled out in cases of minor blunt facial trauma.
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Ans: B Page: 1619