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The maxilla and zygoma are components of the ______.
The maxilla and zygoma are components of the ______.
Face
What is the most common type of facial fracture?
What is the most common type of facial fracture?
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
The opening in the center of the iris, which allows light to move to the back of the eye, is called the:
The opening in the center of the iris, which allows light to move to the back of the eye, is called the:
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The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
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Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
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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:
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You are transporting an immobilized patient with severe facial trauma. As you are preparing to give your radio report to the hospital, the patient begins vomiting large amounts of blood. You should:
You are transporting an immobilized patient with severe facial trauma. As you are preparing to give your radio report to the hospital, the patient begins vomiting large amounts of blood. You should:
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A 22-year-old male was walking on the beach and had sand blown into his eyes. He complains of pain and decreased vision to his right eye. Treatment should include:
A 22-year-old male was walking on the beach and had sand blown into his eyes. He complains of pain and decreased vision to his right eye. Treatment should include:
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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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What should you do if a 50-year-old male was splashed in the eyes with radiator fluid?
What should you do if a 50-year-old male was splashed in the eyes with radiator fluid?
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A 29-year-old male has an anterior nosebleed after he was accidentally elbowed in the nose. The MOST appropriate care for this patient includes:
A 29-year-old male has an anterior nosebleed after he was accidentally elbowed in the nose. The MOST appropriate care for this patient includes:
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A 44-year-old male sustained a laceration to his left ear during a car accident. Your assessment reveals minimal bleeding. Appropriate care for this patient includes:
A 44-year-old male sustained a laceration to his left ear during a car accident. Your assessment reveals minimal bleeding. Appropriate care for this patient includes:
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Following direct trauma to the upper part of the anterior neck, a young male presents with labored breathing, loss of voice, and subcutaneous emphysema in the soft tissues around his neck. You should suspect a(n):
Following direct trauma to the upper part of the anterior neck, a young male presents with labored breathing, loss of voice, and subcutaneous emphysema in the soft tissues around his neck. You should suspect a(n):
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What should you do if a clerk sustains a laceration to the side of the neck during a robbery attempt with bright red blood spurting from the laceration?
What should you do if a clerk sustains a laceration to the side of the neck during a robbery attempt with bright red blood spurting from the laceration?
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What is the small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal called?
What is the small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal called?
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The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
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Abnormal variations in pupil size and reaction would MOST likely be observed in a patient with:
Abnormal variations in pupil size and reaction would MOST likely be observed in a patient with:
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A young female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She complains of pain to her left eye, which appears to have a piece of glass impaled in it. Further assessment reveals a large laceration to her left forearm with active venous bleeding. As your partner manually stabilizes the patient's head, you should:
A young female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She complains of pain to her left eye, which appears to have a piece of glass impaled in it. Further assessment reveals a large laceration to her left forearm with active venous bleeding. As your partner manually stabilizes the patient's head, you should:
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What is the term defined as blood in the anterior chamber of the eye?
What is the term defined as blood in the anterior chamber of the eye?
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Study Notes
Facial Anatomy and Fractures
- The maxilla and zygoma are key components of the face.
- Nasal fractures are the most common type of facial fracture.
Muscles and Functions
- The sternocleidomastoid muscle allows for movement of the head.
Eye Anatomy
- The pupil is the opening in the iris that lets light reach the back of the eye.
Facial Injuries: Characteristics and Risks
- Facial skin has a rich blood supply, leading to profuse bleeding during injuries.
- Early identification and treatment of facial injuries are crucial due to potential airway problems.
- Reassessment of patients with facial or neck injuries is vital as such injuries can impact the respiratory system.
Patient Care Scenarios
- In the event of a patient with severe facial trauma vomiting blood, it's critical to turn the backboard on its side to manage airway concerns.
- For a patient with sand in their eyes, irrigating the affected eye laterally is recommended.
- In cases of anterior nosebleeds, the patient should lean forward and pinch their nostrils together.
Eye and Ear Injuries
- Patients splashed with harmful substances (like radiator fluid) while wearing contact lenses should have their lenses removed and eyes irrigated with saline.
- For a laceration to the ear, appropriate care involves padding between the ear and the scalp.
Neck Injuries
- Symptoms like labored breathing, loss of voice, and subcutaneous emphysema after neck trauma suggest a possible laryngeal fracture.
- Bright red, spurting blood from a neck laceration requires direct pressure above and below the wound.
Additional Details
- The tragus is a small, rounded bulge located anterior to the ear canal.
- The conjunctiva is kept moist by fluids produced by the lacrimal glands.
- Abnormal pupil sizes and reactions can indicate a brain injury.
- "Hyphema" refers to the presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
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Explore the essential aspects of facial anatomy, including fractures, injuries, and associated care methods. Understand the key components of facial structures, common injuries, and crucial patient treatment scenarios. This quiz is designed for medical students and professionals focusing on facial trauma management.
