Ch.28 Quiz West Coast EMT
The mastoid process is located approximately:
1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Allows movement of the head
Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury?
Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
Lacrimal gland
The term "hyphema" is defined as"
blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
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 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 patient 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 patient with a facial injury, it is MOST important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the patient's injuries because:
they might need to call a specialist to see the patient
The small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal is called the:
tragus