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Online Pretest for Chapter 26 - Face and Throat Injuries
1:
The opening at the base of the skull that allows the brain to connect with the spinal cord is called the:
A:
acetabulum.
B:
occiput.
C:
foramen magnum.
D:
pinna.
2:
The collection of blood under the skin is called a(n):
A:
ecchymosis.
B:
hematoma.
C:
blister.
D:
hematuria.
3:
In caring for soft-tissue injuries around the mouth, be aware of the possibility of:
A:
an airway obstruction.
B:
minor bleeding.
C:
injury to the cheeks.
D:
injury to the orbit.
4:
When caring for a patient with a nosebleed, the EMT-B should have the patient:
A:
lie supine and keep his or her head in neutral position.
B:
lie on his or her side while pressing the nostrils shut.
C:
sit leaning forward and pinch the nostrils together.
D:
sit back and place head backward.
5:
The firm prominence in the upper part of the larynx formed by the thyroid cartilage is called the:
A:
cricoid membrane.
B:
laryngectomy.
C:
vocal cords.
D:
Adam's apple.
6:
The part of the ear that connects the middle ear to the nasal cavity is the:
A:
auditory canal.
B:
tympanic membrane.
C:
eustachian tube.
D:
cochlea.
7:
Fractures of the face are not usually acute emergencies unless:
A:
there is more than one fractured bone.
B:
the mandible is involved.
C:
there is a fracture to the cheekbone.
D:
there is serious bleeding.
8:
Leakage of air into the soft tissue of the neck is called:
A:
ecchymosis.
B:
air embolism.
C:
subcutaneous emphysema.
D:
a bruise.
9:
An air embolism results when:
A:
air enters a vein.
B:
air enters the soft tissue.
C:
there is an open wound.
D:
there is air in the trachea.
10:
In bandaging a wound on the neck, it is important to remember to:
A:
wrap the bandage carefully around the neck.
B:
wrap the bandage around and under the patient's shoulder.
C:
apply pressure to both carotid arteries only if needed.
D:
use only one hand to control any external bleeding.
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