Chapter 31 Multiple Choice

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat and breathing is the: Select one: a. autonomic nervous system. b. central nervous system. c. involuntary nervous system. d. peripheral nervous system.

autonomic nervous system.

The spinal regions most susceptible to injury are the: Select one: a. thoracic and sacral. b. cervical and lumbar. c. thoracic and lumbar. d. cervical and sacral.

cervical and lumbar.

In the normal extrication of a patient, the device that an EMT would apply first is the: Select one: a. Kendrick Extrication Device. b. short spine board. c. long spine board. d. cervical collar

cervical collar

In documenting a possible head or spine injury, it is critical to note whether the patient, even briefly, lost: Select one: a. his balance. b. his breath. c. consciousness. d. capillary refill.

consciousness.

A collection of blood withing the skull or brain tissue is called a: Select one: a. hematoma. b. concussion. c. contusion. d. laceration.

hematoma.

Posturing is a clinical sign of: Select one: a. herniation. b. spinal cord injury. c. basal skull fracture. d. concussion.

herniation.

When applying a short spine board or flexible extrication device, you should first secure the: Select one: a. head. b. chest. c. shoulders. d. torso.

torso.

Which of the following is NOT and indication for removing a helmet in a case of suspected head or spine injury? Select one: a. The helmet fits snugly. b. The helmet interferes with assessment of the ABCs. c. Th helmet fits loosely. d. The patient goes into cardiac arrest.

The helmet fits snugly.

The move used with a patient when applying the long backboard is the : Select one: a. extremity lift. b. direct ground lift. c. firefighter's lift. d. log roll.

log roll.

The facial bone that is not fused into immovable joints is the: Select one: a. temporal bone. b. malar. c. mandible. d. maxillae.

mandible.

Probably the most common and reliable sign of spinal cord injury in conscious patients is: Select one: a. paralysis of the extremities. b. Battle's sign. c. raccoon's eyes. d. pupil dilation.

paralysis of the extremities.

The part of the nervous system that detects sensations such as pain is the: Select one: a. peripheral nervous system. b. autonomic nervous system. c. central nervous system. d. involuntary nervous system.

peripheral nervous system.

The sign and EMT would most expect to find with a scalp injury is: Select one: a. cerebrospinal fluid from the nose. b. profuse bleeding from the head. c. bleeding from the ears. d. discoloration around the eyes.

profuse bleeding from the head.

After taking Standard Precautions, the first care step in treating skull fractures and brain injuries is to: Select one: a. control bleeding. b. transport the patient immediately. c. provide manual stabilization of the head. d. apply a rigid collar.

provide manual stabilization of the head.

The major components of the central nervous system include the brain and the: Select one: a. dura mater. b. spinous process. c. spinal cord. d. cranium.

spinal cord.