Chapter 13 Study Questions

Match each term with the correct definition a. concussion b. traumatic brain injury c. spine d. vertebrae

- the 33 bones of the spine (d.) - an injury associated with temporary and/ or permanent impairment to brain function, including physical, emotional and cognitive functioning (b.) - a temporary loss of brain function caused by a blow to the head (a.) - series of vertebrae extending from the base of the skull to the tip of the tailbone (c.)

List the steps of care for an eye injury in which the eyeball has been penetrated

1. Place the person in a face-up position and enlist someone to help stabilize the person's head 2. Do not attempt to remove any object embedded in the eye 3. Stabilize the object by encircling the eye with a gauze dressing or soft sterile cloth, being careful not to apply any pressure to the area 4. The shield should not touch the object

List five situations that might indicate the possibility of serious head, neck or spinal injury?

1. a person is unresponsive 2. was involved in a motor-vehicle crash or subject to another significant force 3. was injured as a result of a fall from greater than the person's standing height 4. is wearing a safety helmet that is broken 5. complains of neck or back pain 6. has tingling or weakness in the extremities 7. is a child younger than 3 years with evidence of a head or neck injury

List six signs and symptoms of head, neck or spinal injuries

1. changes in the level of consciousness 2. severe pain or pressure in the head, neck or spine 3. tingling or loss of sensation in the extremities 4. partial or complete loss of movement of any body part 5. observable, unusual bumps or depressions on the head or neck 6 sudden loss of memory 7. blood or other fluids on the ears or nose 8. impaired breathing or impaired vision as a result of injury 9. bruising of the head, especially around the eyes or behind the ears 10. loss of balance

As you begin to apply direct pressure to control bleeding for a scalp injury, you notice a depression of the skull in the area of the bleeding. What should you do next?

Do not put direct pressure on the wound; attempt to control bleeding with pressure on the area around the wound; secure the dressings with a roller bandage or triangular bandage; call 911

At the scene of a car crash, a person has blood seeping from their ears. Which should you do? a. loosely cover the ears with a sterile dressing b. do nothing; this is a normal finding in a head injury c. collect the fluid in a sterile container for analysis d. pack the ears with sterile dressings to prevent further fluid loss

a. loosely cover the ears with a sterile dressing

Which is your primary concern when caring for an injury to the mouth or neck? a. infection b. airway obstruction c. swelling d. scarring

b. airway obstruction

Which of the following situations would cause you to suspect a serious head, neck or spinal injury? a. A man complains of lower back pain after working out in the gym b. two people bump their heads together while reaching for a piece of paper on the floor c. a high school player is holding his neck after making a tackle headfirst d. a child trips and falls onto her hands and knees

c. a high school player is holding his neck after making a tackle headfirst

Which should you do when caring for a person with a suspected head, neck or spinal injury? a. help support the injured area by walking the person to the nearest wall b. call the person's physician for additional care c. remind the person to remain still while checking for life-threatening conditions d. have the person lie flat and elevate the legs 8 to 12 inches

c. remind the person to remain still while checking for life-threatening conditions

Serious injuries to the head, neck or spine can cause damage... a. soft tissues b. nerve tissues c. bones d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which are among the most common causes of serious head and spinal injury? a. motor-vehicle collisions b. sports-related injuries c. falls d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which is a sign or symptom of an injured ear? a. hearing loss b. loss of balance c. inner ear pain d. all of the above

d. all of the above