Head Trauma

Question 1

The most significant complications associated with a fractured nasal bone is

A. Facial swelling

B. Lateral displacement

C. Damage to the septum

D. Posterior epistaxis

Answer 1

D. Posterior epistaxis

Question 2

Because significant force is required to fracture the mandible

A. Most mandibular fractures are associated with a spianl 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

D. A mandibular fracture can be ruled out in cases of minor facial trauma

Answer 2

B. It is often fractured in more than one place and is unstable to palpation

Question 3

Hyphaema is most accurately defined as

A. Severe ecchymosis to the orbital region

B. Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

C. Marked swelling of the globe of the eye

D. Double vision following blunt eye trauma

Answer 3

B. Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

Question 4

The maxilla is

A. Above the parietal bone

B. Below the zygomatic bone

C. Connected to the ribs

D. The lower jaw bone

Answer 4

B. Below the zygomatic bone