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What percentage of patients with hard signs of injury are associated with major injury?
What percentage of patients with hard signs of injury are associated with major injury?
- 70%
- 80%
- 90% (correct)
- 60%
In patients with penetrating neck injury, what should be the first focus during initial assessment?
In patients with penetrating neck injury, what should be the first focus during initial assessment?
- Airway patency (correct)
- Neurological examination
- Vascular examination
- Breathing assessment
What can cause dynamic airway compromise in patients with expanding hematomas?
What can cause dynamic airway compromise in patients with expanding hematomas?
- Increased saliva production
- Hematemesis
- Hemoptysis (correct)
- Subcutaneous emphysema
Why should bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation be minimized in patients with a partial tracheal transection?
Why should bag valve mask (BVM) ventilation be minimized in patients with a partial tracheal transection?
What is a potential complication of paralysis in patients experiencing airway obstruction?
What is a potential complication of paralysis in patients experiencing airway obstruction?
What should be done if laryngoscopy or endotracheal tube placement fails in a patient with a penetrating neck injury?
What should be done if laryngoscopy or endotracheal tube placement fails in a patient with a penetrating neck injury?
Which zone of the neck is most likely to require angiography to delineate vascular injury?
Which zone of the neck is most likely to require angiography to delineate vascular injury?
Which of the following anatomical structures is NOT found in Zone II of the neck?
Which of the following anatomical structures is NOT found in Zone II of the neck?
Which anatomical feature increases the likelihood of deep structure injury in penetrating neck trauma?
Which anatomical feature increases the likelihood of deep structure injury in penetrating neck trauma?
Which of the following anatomical structures is found in Zone III of the neck?
Which of the following anatomical structures is found in Zone III of the neck?
Which statement regarding the anatomical continuity between the neck and the anterior mediastinum is correct?
Which statement regarding the anatomical continuity between the neck and the anterior mediastinum is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the mortality rate associated with penetrating neck injuries is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the mortality rate associated with penetrating neck injuries is correct?
