RTE 12-16

________ occur when the internal abdominal tissues are damaged but the skin is unbroken. a. Closed abdominal injuries b. Open abdominal injuries c. Both A and B. d. None of the above.

a. Closed abdominal injuries

Which type of brain injury occurs when a blow to the head alters the function of the brain? a. Concussion b. Contusion c. Hematoma d. None of the above.

a. Concussion

A device used to stabilize a fracture or a dislocation is called: a. a splint. b. a stabilizer. c. a reducer. d. traction.

a. a splint.

Fractures of the clavicle usually result from the victim falling with the _______ outstretched. a. arm and hand b. arm and shoulder c. wrist and shoulder d. shoulder and upper arm

a. arm and hand

Broken ribs usually occur along the side of the ________. a. chest b. lungs c. heart d. None of the above.

a. chest

Tendonitis usually results from: a. continuous overuse. b. sudden trauma. c. a second-hand infection. d. sudden illness.

a. continuous overuse.

If a nosebleed continues bleeding after pinching the nostrils, you should: a. have the victim gently blow the nose, and then resume pinching the nostrils. b. place an ice pack against the nose for 5 minutes, and then resume pinching the nostrils. c. have the victim lie down with legs elevated. d. seek immediate medical care.

a. have the victim gently blow the nose, and then resume pinching the nostrils.

What can be used to effectively seal a sucking chest wound? a. Plastic wrap b. A dressing c. A thin cloth d. A roller bandage

a. Plastic wrap

Which of the following could be used to splint a fractured femur? a. A folded blanket b. Pillows c. Boards d. All of the above

d. All of the above

When the fracture line crosses the bone in a slanting direction, the fracture is called: a. transverse. b. greenstick. c. spiral. d. oblique.

d. oblique.

What injury results when a joint comes apart and stays apart? a. Compound fracture b. Dislocation c. Sprain d. Strain

b. Dislocation

What should be used to keep swelling out of a joint? a. A hot water bag b. RICE c. A hot water soak d. Gentle massage

b. RICE

In a ________, the skin is not broken. a. open chest injury b. closed chest injury c. semiopen chest injury d. semiclosed chest injury

b. closed chest injury

A spinal injury victim often describes the pain felt as: a. throbbing. b. electric. c. sharp. d. aching.

b. electric.

The rule of thirds is helpful when checking the victim for ________ injuries. a. abdominal b. extremity c. head d. chest

b. extremity

Shin splints is a term that describes pain in the ________ of the lower leg. a. back b. front c. side d. All of the above.

b. front

For a fracture of the ________ third of a bone, stabilize the joints above and below the fracture. a. upper b. middle c. lower d. first

b. middle

If the fracture results in the bone protruding through the skin, it is considered a(n): a. splint fracture. b. open fracture. c. closed fracture. d. complex fracture.

b. open fracture.

An open triangular bandage can be used as a ________. a. swathe b. sling c. rigid splint d. All of the above.

b. sling

A ________ results when the muscle is stretched beyond its normal range of motion. a. sprain b. strain c. cramp d. contusion

b. strain

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

b. supporting the chest.

If a splinter enters the skin under the nail and breaks off flush, it can be removed by: a. cutting the nail back far enough to get at the splinter. b.cutting a V-shaped notch in the nail and grasping the end of the splinter with the tweezers. c. soaking the finger in water until the splinter swells, and then pulling it out with tweezers. d. All of the above.

b.cutting a V-shaped notch in the nail and grasping the end of the splinter with the tweezers.

What mnemonic can be used to identify signs and symptoms of a fracture? a. STOD b. TOPS c. DOTS d. POTS

c. DOTS

The recommended treatment for muscle strains is: a. moist heat packs. b. dry heat packs. c. RICE. d. gentle stretching and massage.

c. RICE.

Fractures of the humerus should be stabilized using: a. a sling. b. a self-splint. c. a rigid splint. d. All of the above.

c. a rigid splint.

A ________ occurs when a muscle goes into an uncontrolled spasm and contraction. a. strain b. sprain c. cramp d. contusion

c. cramp

The elbow must be splinted: a. only in a bent position. b. only in a straight position. c. in the position in which it is found. d. using a soft splint.

c. in the position in which it is found.

Care for a closed abdominal injury includes: a. placing the victim on his or her side in a fetal position. b. placing the victim on his or her side in a comfortable position. c. calling 9-1-1. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

For a bitten lip or tongue: a. get medical attention immediately if bleeding does not stop. b. apply direct pressure to the area. c. apply an ice pack to the area. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

How should you treat a suspected broken nose? a. Treat a nosebleed by following normal procedures b. Apply an ice pack to the nose for 15 minutes. c. Do not try to straighten a crooked nose. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

What is the purpose of splinting an extremity fracture? a. To reduce pain b. To prevent damage to muscle, nerves, and blood vessels c. To prevent a closed fracture from becoming an open fracture d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following can be used to improvise a sling if bandages or other resources are unavailable? a. Placing the hand inside a buttoned jacket b. Using a belt or necktie c. Pinning the sleeve of the shirt or jacket to the clothing in the desired position d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is a sign of a skull fracture? a. Pain at the point of injury b. Clear, pink, watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear c. Deformity of the skull d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a spinal injury? a. Pain radiating into the arms or legs b. Weakness or burning sensation in the arms or legs c. Loss of bowel or bladder control d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Which of the following is an advantage of taking the shoe off an injured ankle? a. It allows better circulation. b. It allows the use of RICE treatment. c. It allows better checking of CSM. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

If an ankle pulse is absent in a knee-dislocation victim, the first aider should make ____ attempt(s) to straighten the knee. a. one b. two c. three d. The first aider should instead seek immediate medical attention.

d. The first aider should instead seek immediate medical attention.

A lumplike deformity on the back of the wrist, along with pain, tenderness, and swelling, can indicate: a. tendonitis of the wrist. b. a sprained wrist. c. a dislocated wrist. d. a fractured wrist.

d. a fractured wrist.

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

d. abnormal movement of part of the chest wall during breathing.

Open abdominal injuries are also known as: a. blunt injuries. b. traumatic abdominal injuries. c. sharp injuries. d. penetrating injuries.

d. penetrating injuries.

A ________ occurs when a joint is twisted or stretched beyond its normal range of motion. a. strain b. dislocation c. fracture d. sprain

d. sprain

The condition where air in the chest cavity cannot exit, causing pressures that reduce heart and lung function, is called ________. a. pneumothorax b. hemothorax c. open pneumothorax d. tension pneumothorax

d. tension pneumothorax

When flushing an eye burned by chemicals: a. hold the victim's head under a faucet, or pour water into the eye from a clean container. b. use a clean eye cup. c. Both A and B. d. None of the above.

a. hold the victim's head under a faucet, or pour water into the eye from a clean container.

The mnemonic DOTS can help you remember: a. how to examine an area. b. how to keep your sense of humor. c. how to put the victim at ease. d. the signs of injury.

a. how to examine an area.

Stabilize the ________ with two boards that extend from the upper thigh to the bottom of the foot. a. lower leg b. knee c. upper leg d. ankle

a. lower leg

An injury to the shoulder resulting in complete loss of function is ________ to be a dislocation than a fracture. a. more likely b. less likely c. bout as likely d. None of the above.

a. more likely

The two classifications for fractures are: a. open and closed. b. complete and incomplete. c. compound and complex. d. open and compound.

a. open and closed.

To check for spine injury in an unresponsive victim: a. pinch the victim's hands and feet. b. squeeze the victim's hands and feet. c. squeeze the victim's fingers and toes. d. tap the victim's kneecaps with a blunt instrument.

a. pinch the victim's hands and feet.

The condition where air fills a portion of the chest cavity is called ________. a. pneumothorax b. hemothorax c. open pneumothorax d. tension pneumothorax

a. pneumothorax

To remove a loose object from the eye: a. try flushing the object out by rinsing the eye gently with warm water. b. rub the eye. c. Do not try to remove the object. d. keep the eye open widely.

a. try flushing the object out by rinsing the eye gently with warm water.

To further stabilize an ankle after treating with the RICE procedure: a. wrap a pillow or blanket around the ankle and foot and tie with cravats. b. apply a rigid splint using a board. c. apply a self-splint. d. apply a traction splint.

a. wrap a pillow or blanket around the ankle and foot and tie with cravats.