Chapter 28- Face and Neck Injuries

The mastoid process is located approximately:

1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear

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

what is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

allows movement of the head

the term "hyphema" cis defined as"

blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

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

briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light

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 of airway problems

The white portion of the eye is called the:

sclera

frequent reassessment of the patient with face or neck injuries are most important because:

such in juries can affect the respiratory system

the adams apple is

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

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

tragus