Online Exam 9 (Muscleskeletal, Chest, Abd, Face Trauma)

Question 1

The opening in the center of the iris that allows light to move to the back of the eye is called the:

pupil
conjunctiva
cornea
sclera

Answer 1

cornea

Question 2

A patient who has three or more ribs fractured in two or more places has a:
flail chest
compromised chest
compound fracture
tension fracture

Answer 2

flail chest

Question 2

The presence of air in soft tissues produces a characteristic crackling sensation called:
subcutaneous emphysema
pulmonary embolus
subcutaneous hypoxia
spontaneous pneumothorax

Answer 2

subcutaneous emphysema

Question 3

A narrowing of the pulse pressure, weak pulse, low blood pressure, and faint heart sounds are indications of:
pericardial tamponade
pulmonary contusion
pulmonary tamponade
myocardial contusion

Answer 3

pericardial tamponade

Question 4

The spilling of the contents of hollow organs in the abdomen causes an intense inflammatory reaction called:
peritonitis
urinemia
pericarditis
appendicitis

Answer 4

peritonitis

Question 5

A 12-year-old female patient is the restrained passenger of a significant automobile crash. During extrication you notice that her seat belt is too high above her pelvis. She is complaining of severe upper abdominal pain and muscle spasms in her abdomen. You are concerned that she might have:
Correct Answer
peritonitis
a ruptured bladder
a lumbar spine injury
a pneumothorax

Answer 5

peritonitis

Question 5

A sign of kidney damage following blunt trauma is:
hematuria
hematinemia
hemoptysis
hematolysis

Answer 5

hematuria

Question 5

Your goal in treating extremity injuries is to reduce:
infection and prevent further injury
pain and prevent further injury
pain and prevent circulation
infection and provide comfort

Answer 5

pain and prevent further injury

Question 5

Because of a rich blood supply, injuries to the ______ organs of the abdomen may cause severe bleeding.
intestinal
urinary
hollow
solid

Answer 5

solid

Question 6

The most common sign of a significant abdominal injury is:

pain
referred pai
tachycardia
tachypnea

Answer 6

tachycardia

Question 7

Splinting an injured hand includes:
no immobilization
placing the hand in a position of function
immobilizing the hand in a flat, extended position
placing the hand in a closed fist position

Answer 7

placing the hand in a position of function

Question 8

Appropriate treatment of a severely angulated, midshaft humeral bone injury should include:
straightening and splinting the injury
using a pillow splint to immobilize the area
applying a traction splint
using an air splint to stabilize the injury

Answer 8

straightening and splinting the injury

Question 9

Stretching or tearing of supportive ligaments describes a:
dislocation
sprain
fracture
strain

Answer 9

sprain