EMS Chap 33 Quiz
The thin covering of the inner eyelids is called the Question options: A) conjunctiva. B) sclera. C) retina. D) orbit.
A) conjunctiva.
An eye injury that involves an eye being pulled out of its socket is called a(n) Question options: A) extrusion. B) evisceration. C) orbital fracture. D) periorbital ecchymosis.
A) extrusion.
The facial bone that is not fused into immovable joints is the Question options: A) mandible. B) malar. C) temporal bone. D) maxillae.
A) mandible.
A primary treatment for a patient with chemical burns to the eye is Question options: A) plentiful irrigation. B) bandaging only the injured eye. C) covering both eyes with dry dressings. D) covering both eyes with soaked gauze pads.
A) plentiful irrigation.
The signs and symptoms of orbital fracture include all of the following except Question options: A) vision improvement. B) double vision. C) nasal discharge. D) tenderness to palpation.
A) vision improvement.
Generally, you should not remove contact lenses if there has been a chemical burn to the eye. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
If fracture of the orbits is suspected, you should establish and maintain spinal immobilization. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
In any case of severe facial trauma, suspect cervical-spine injury. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
Maintaining an airway is extremely important in neck injuries as is maintaining a high index of suspicion for spine injuries. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
Only attempt removal of objects in the conjunctiva; do not attempt removal of objects on or lodged in the cornea. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
When assessing and treating a facial fracture, your first priorities should be to establish and maintain a patent airway, support breathing, and control bleeding. Question options: A) True B) False
A) True
If a patient has sustained a chemical burn to the eye, the EMT should irrigate the eye for at least 20 minutes or, if the injury involves an alkali, for at least Question options: A) 90 minutes. B) 60 minutes. C) 45 minutes. D) 30 minutes.
B) 60 minutes.
If a nose fracture is suspected, the EMT should Question options: A) apply direct pressure. B) apply cold compresses. C) apply warm compresses. D) pack the nose with saline gauze.
B) apply cold compresses.
The neck contains all of the following structures except the Question options: A) carotid arteries. B) mandible. C) jugular veins. D) trachea.
B) mandible.
Clear or bloody fluid draining from the ear can indicate a Question options: A) dangerously high fever. B) skull fracture. C) foreign body. D) flexion injury.
B) skull fracture.
If a tooth has been lost, the tooth should be wrapped in dry gauze. Question options: A) True B) False
B) False
If the patient has a foreign object impaled in the cheek of the face, the EMT should immediately remove it and transport the patient. Question options: A) True B) False
B) False
The EMT should always attempt to replace an extruded eyeball back into the socket. Question options: A) True B) False
B) False
When treating bleeding wounds to the neck, the EMT should use circumferential bandages. Question options: A) True B) False
B) False
The globe of the eye, or eyeball, is a sphere approximately 1 inch in diameter that is covered with a tough outer coat called the Question options: A) cornea. B) pupil. C) sclera. D) iris.
C) sclera.
The part of the eye that contains the aqueous humor is the Question options: A) lens. B) cornea. C) anterior chamber. D) vitreous body.
C) anterior chamber.
An appropriate irrigant for an EMT to use for a chemical burn is Question options: A) diluted vinegar. B) alcohol. C) saline. D) sodium bicarbonate.
C) saline.
The correct emergency treatment for profuse bleeding with facial injuries includes Question options: A) application of cold packs. B) application of heat packs. C) application of alum. D) application of direct pressure.
D) application of direct pressure.
An EMT should only attempt to remove a foreign object from the Question options: A) retina. B) cornea. C) globe. D) conjunctiva.
D) conjunctiva.
The portion of the eye that focuses light to the retina is the Question options: A) cornea. B) pupil. C) iris. D) lens.
D) lens.
