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Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is MOST effectively controlled with:
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is MOST effectively controlled with:
- Direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings. (correct)
- Pressure dressings and chemical ice packs.
- Digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point.
- Ice packs and elevation of the patient's head.
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
- Of the risk for airway problems. (correct)
- The spine might be injured as well.
- Bleeding must be controlled early.
- Swelling might mask hidden injuries.
Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are MOST important because:
Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are MOST important because:
- Hospital staff require frequent patient updates.
- Such injuries can affect the respiratory system. (correct)
- They lend credibility to your documentation.
- Rapid facial swelling might mask hidden injuries.
The Adam's apple is:
The Adam's apple is:
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
The cricoid cartilage:
The cricoid cartilage:
The eyeball itself is referred to as the:
The eyeball itself is referred to as the:
The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the:
The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the:
The lower jawbone is called the:
The lower jawbone is called the:
The mastoid process is located approximately:
The mastoid process is located approximately:
The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
The small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal is called the:
The small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal is called the:
The superior temporal artery can be palpated:
The superior temporal artery can be palpated:
The term 'hyphema' is defined as:
The term 'hyphema' is defined as:
The upper jawbones are called the:
The upper jawbones are called the:
The white portion of the eye is called the:
The white portion of the eye is called the:
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
When a light is shone into the pupil:
When a light is shone into the pupil:
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:
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:
Which of the following findings would be LEAST suggestive of a head injury?
Which of the following findings would be LEAST suggestive of a head injury?
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Study Notes
Face and Neck Injuries Overview
- Bleeding from facial soft-tissue injuries is best controlled with direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings.
- Prompt identification and treatment of facial injuries are essential due to potential airway obstruction risks.
Patient Assessment
- Frequent reassessments are vital as facial and neck injuries can compromise the respiratory system.
- Descriptive communication with the hospital can facilitate necessary specialist consultations for facial trauma cases.
Anatomy Focus
- The Adam's apple is the upper part of the larynx formed by the thyroid cartilage.
- The cricoid cartilage is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea, located below the thyroid cartilage.
- The lower jawbone is known as the mandible, while the upper jawbones are called maxillae.
Eye and Eyelid Structure
- The globe refers to the eyeball itself, while the conjunctiva is the delicate membrane covering the inner eyelids and eye surface.
- The lacrimal gland keeps the conjunctiva moist.
- A hyphema is a condition characterized by blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- The sternocleidomastoid muscle allows movement of the head.
- The mastoid process can be palpated approximately one inch posterior to the external ear opening.
Important Physical Responses
- The pupil should constrict when light is shone into it; failure to do so can indicate injury.
- Briskly constricting pupils in response to light is least suggestive of head injury.
Common Injury Indicators
- Rapid swelling can hide underlying injuries, making it critical to monitor facial conditions closely.
- Facial injuries often lead to significant bleeding due to the vascular nature of facial tissues.
Additional Anatomical Features
- The tragus is the small rounded bulge located anterior to the ear canal.
- The sclera is the white outer part of the eye, contrasting with the cornea and iris.
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