Chapter 28 - EMT Training - Face and Neck Injuries

The mastoid process is located approximately: Select one: A. 1 inch inferior to the external opening of the ear. B. 1 inch posterior to the angle of the mandible. C. 1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear. D. 1⁄2 inch anterior to the external opening of the ear.

1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear

What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle? Select one: A. Allows flexion of the neck B. Provides respiration C. Connects the scapulae together D. Allows movement of the head

allows movement of the head

The term "hyphema" is defined as: Select one: A. an acute rupture of the globe of the eye. B. blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. C. compression of one or both optic nerves. D. inflammation of the iris, cornea, and lens.

blood in the anterior chamber of the eye

Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury? Select one: A. Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light B. Failure of the eyes to follow movement of an object C. One pupil larger in size than the other pupil D. Failure of the eyes to move in the same direction

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: Select one: A. retina. B. sclera. C. conjunctiva. D. cornea.

conjunctiva

Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effectively controlled with: Select one: A. direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings. B. ice packs and elevation of the patient's head. C. pressure dressings and chemical ice packs. D. digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point.

direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings

The eyeball itself is referred to as the: Select one: A. globe. B. cornea. C. sclera. D. orbit.

globe

The skin and underlying tissues of the face: Select one: A. have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely. B. contain a relatively small number of nerve fibers. C. swell minimally when exposed to blunt trauma. D. are well protected by the maxillae and mandible.

have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely

The cricoid cartilage: Select one: A. is easier to see and palpate than the thyroid cartilage. B. lies superior to the cricothyroid membrane in the neck. C. lies superior to the thyroid cartilage in the neck. D. is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea.

is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea

When a light is shone into the pupil: Select one: A. it should become smaller in size. B. it should become larger in size. C. both pupils should dilate together. D. the opposite pupil should dilate.

it should become smaller in size

The superficial temporal artery can be palpated: Select one: A. over the mastoid process. B. slightly above the ear. C. at the angle of the jaw. D. just anterior to the tragus.

just anterior of the tragus

The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the: Select one: A. posterior orbit. B. corneal duct. C. lacrimal gland. D. optic chiasma

lacrimal gland

The lower jawbone is called the: Select one: A. mastoid. B. maxillae. C. mandible. D. zygoma.

mandible

The upper jawbones are called the: Select one: A. maxillae. B. mandible. C. zygoma. D. mastoid.

maxillae

Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because: Select one: A. of the risk for airway problems. B. swelling might mask hidden injuries. C. bleeding must be controlled early. D. the spine might be injured as well.

of the risk for airway problems

The white portion of the eye is called the: Select one: A. retina. B. cornea. C. iris. D. sclera.

sclera

Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are most important because: Select one: A. they lend credibility to your documentation. B. such injuries can affect the respiratory system. C. hospital staff require frequent patient updates. D. rapid facial swelling might mask hidden injuries.

such injuries can affect the respiratory system

The Adam's apple is: Select one: A. below the thyroid cartilage and forms the upper part of the trachea. B. the small indentation in between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages. C. the lower part of the larynx that is formed by the cricoid cartilage. D. the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage.

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: Select one: A. they must make arrangements for an ICU bed. B. it saves time on repeat assessments at the hospital. C. most patients with facial trauma will need surgery. D. they might need to call a specialist to see the patient.

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: Select one: A. incus. B. tragus. C. pinna. D. stapes.

tragus