Chapter 11

What can be used to stabilize fractured ribs? -a soft object, such as a pillow -an elastic bandage -adhesive tape -all of the above

a soft object, such as a pillow

For an abdominal wound in which organs protrude, you should: -reinsert the organs -cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing -cover the organs with a dry, sterile dressing -cover the organs snugly with an elastic roller bandage

cover the organs with a moist, sterile dressing

Paradoxical rib movement is a sign of: -rib fracture -flail chest -pneumothorax -tension pneumothorax

flail chest

Open abdominal injuries are also known as: -blunt injuries -traumatic abdominal injuries -sharp injuries -penetrating injuries

penetrating injuries

how do you care for a sucking chest wound? -seal the wound -stop any external bleeding -stop internal bleeding -leave the wound uncovered

seal the wound

Emergency care of a flail chest includes: -providing rescue breathing -supporting the chest -applying a sling to the arm on the uninjured side -transporting the victim yourself

supporting the chest

What first aid can be given to the victim of flail chest? -apply hand pressure -place the victim on the injured side -monitor breathing -all of the above

all of the above

Which symptoms commonly accompanies a pelvis injury? -severe pain -shock -massive internal blood loss -all of the above

all of the above

Closed abdominal injuries are also known as: -traumatic abdominal injuries -blunt injuries -sharp injuries -penetrating injuries

blunt injuries

_________ occur when the internal abdominal tissues are damaged but the skin is unbroken -closed abdominal injuries -open abdominal injuries -both A and B -none of the above

closed abdominal injuries

In a ___________, the skin is not broken -open chest injury -closed chest injury -semiopen chest injury -semiclosed chest injury

closed chest injury

What is the primary symptom of fractured ribs? -pain -nausea -paralysis -shock

pain

If the chest wall moves in a direction opposite to that of the rest of the chest wall during breathing, the victim is experiencing ________. -paradoxical chest movement -hemothorax -pneumothorax -tension pneumothorax

paradoxical chest movement

What can be used effectively to seal a sucking chest wound? -plastic wrap -a dressing -a thin cloth -a roller bandage

plastic wrap

If the victim has trouble breathing after you have sealed a sucking chest wound, you should: -check the vital signs -elevate the feet -remove the seal to let air escape, and then reapply -remove the seal and do not reapply

remove the seal to let air escape, and then reapply

What is the most important step in caring for a victim of an impaled object in the chest? -removing the object -controlling internal bleeding -stabilizing the object in place -controlling external bleeding

stabilizing the object in place

Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the ________ -chest -lungs -heart -none of the above

chest

Signs and symptoms of flail chest include: -blood oozing from the injury site -pain upon inhalation -an object penetrating the chest -abnormal movement of part of the chest wall during breathing

abnormal movement of part of the chest wall during breathing

Care for a closed abdominal injury includes: -placing the victim on his or her side in a fetal position -placing the victim on his or he side in a comfortable position -calling 911 -all of the above

all of the above

How should a first aider treat a victim with a pelvis injury? -treat for shock -pad between the thighs, and then tie the knees and ankles together -keep the victim on a firm surface -all of the above

all of the above

If an object has penetrated the abdominal wall, you should: -not remove the object -stabilize the object in place -control bleeding by placing bulky dressings around the object -all of the above

all of the above