CH 28 QUIZ: Face and Neck Injuries

What test can you use to determine if there is leakage of CSF?

-halo test -absorb blood with gauze from nose or ear -if CSF is present, the blood will be surrounded by a lighter ring of fluid

The mastoid process is located approximately:

1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear.

Which of the following fractures is associated with bruising around the ears and clear fluid coming from the nose?

Basilar skull fracture

Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury?

Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light

When subcutaneous emphysema is found, what substance has accumulated under the skin?

air

What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

allows movement of the head

Which of the following best describes hyphema?

bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye

The term hyphema is defined as:

blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

Unequal pupils most likely indicate what type of injury?

brain

A hematoma is:

collection of blood within the tissues

The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the:

conjunctiva

Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effectively controlled with:

direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.

The eyeball itself is referred to as the:

globe

The skin and underlying tissues of the face:

have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely.

The cricoid cartilage:

is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea.

When a light is shone into the pupil:

it should become smaller in size

The superficial temporal artery can be palpated:

just anterior to the tragus

The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:

lacrimal gland

The lower jawbone is called the:

mandible

The upper jawbones are called the:

maxillae

Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:

of the risk for airway problems.

The white portion of the eye is called the:

sclera

Frequent reassessments of the pt with face or neck injuries are most important because:

such injuries can affect the respiratory system

The Adam's apple is:

the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage

When transporting a pt with a facial injury, it is most important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the pt's injuries because:

they might need to call a specialist to see the pt

The small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal is called the:

tragus