Eye, Face and Neck Trauma

Question 1

Corneal Abrasion

Answer 1

a superficial scratch on the clear, protective “window” at the front of your eye

Question 2

Cornea

Answer 2

transparent covering over the iris and pupil

Question 3

Orbital Fracture

Answer 3

a break in one of the bones surrounding the eyeball

Question 4

If someone has an orbital fracture, they may also have a possibility of what?

Answer 4

spinal trauma

Question 5

Chemical Burns require immediate and continous

Answer 5

irrigation

Question 6

What type of eye injury should you definitely remove contact lenses with?

Answer 6

chemical burns

Question 7

Never handle a tooth by the

Answer 7

root

Question 8

What must you do with a loss of a tooth?

Answer 8

control bleeding

rinse tooth with saline

Question 9

Lost teeth should be transported how?

Answer 9

saline-soaked gauze

Question 10

Ear Injuries should be treated as?

Answer 10

soft tissue injuries

Question 11

What are the priorities fro neck injuries

Answer 11

secure airway
Control life threatening bleeding
apply occlusive dressing to reduce risk of air embolism