Ch.28 Quiz West Coast EMT

The mastoid process is located approximately:

1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear

What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Allows movement of the head

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

Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light

The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:

Lacrimal gland

The term "hyphema" is defined as"

blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

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 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 for airway problems

The white portion of the eye is called the:

sclera

Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are MOST important because:

such injuries can affect the respiratory system

The Adam's apple is:

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

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

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

tragus