Chapter 13
Which symptom commonly accompanies a pelvis injury? -pain in the hip, groin, or back -signs of shock -inability to walk or stand -all of the above
all of the above
Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the -chest -lungs -heart -none of the Above
chest
Rib fracture and flail chest are both examples of ____. -closed chest injuries -open chest injuries -abdominal injuries -none of the above
closed chest injuries
For an abdominal wound in which organs protrude, you should: -reinsert the organs -cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing -cover the organs with a dry, sterile dressing -cover the organs snugly with an elastic roller bandage
cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing
A condition that occurs when several ribs in the same area are broken in one place is called: -flail chest -protruding organ injury -sucking chest wound -closed abdominal injury
flail chest
How do you care for a sucking chest wound? -leave the wound exposed to air unless controlling bleeding -wrap tightly with wet bandages -elevate the chest -elevate the head only
leave the wound exposed to air unless controlling bleeding
What is the primary symptom of fractured ribs? -pain -nausea -paralysis -diarrhea
pain
What happens when the area over a flail chest injury moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing? -paradoxical movement -pneumonia -pneumothorax -none of the above
paradoxical movement
What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs? -pillow; soft material -an elastic bandage -adhesive tape -none of the above
pillow; soft material
_____occurs when air gets between the lung and chest wall. -paradoxical movement -pneumonia -pneumothorax -none of the above
pneumothorax
A severe injury to the abdomen in which the internal organs escape or protrude from the wound is called: -flail chest -protruding organ injury -sucking chest wound -closed abdominal injury
protruding organ injury
If an impaled object is penetrating the chest, the first aider should: -remove the object as soon as possible -stabilize the object -apply direct pressure to the object -none of the above
stabilize the object
If an object has penetrated the abdominal wall, you should: -remove the object immediately -apply direct pressure to the object -stabilize the object by placing bulky dressings around it -none of the above
stabilize the object by placing bulky dressings around it
How should a first aider treat a victim with a pelvis injury? -treat for shock -do not move the person -keep the victim lying flat -all of the above
all of the above