Online Pretest for Chapter 21 - Face and Throat Injuries

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Online Pretest for Chapter 21 - 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, you 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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