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What type of injury is indicated by severe bleeding from the head with gray matter showing?
What type of injury is indicated by severe bleeding from the head with gray matter showing?
- Closed skull fracture
- Contusion
- Open skull fracture (correct)
- Concussion
Which of the following is the most critical associated injury from serious blunt or penetrating trauma to the face?
Which of the following is the most critical associated injury from serious blunt or penetrating trauma to the face?
- Nosebleed
- Facial lacerations
- Dislodged teeth stuck in the airway (correct)
- Fractured jaw
What is the possible numerical range for the Glasgow Coma Scale?
What is the possible numerical range for the Glasgow Coma Scale?
3-15
Which manual airway maneuver should you always use to open the airway of a patient with a suspected neck injury?
Which manual airway maneuver should you always use to open the airway of a patient with a suspected neck injury?
When treating a patient with damage to the facial bones, what should you have a high index of suspicion for?
When treating a patient with damage to the facial bones, what should you have a high index of suspicion for?
What are the three sections of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
What are the three sections of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
The spinal cord is the central pathway for messages to and from the brain.
The spinal cord is the central pathway for messages to and from the brain.
You should leave a helmet in place if there are impending airway or breathing problems.
You should leave a helmet in place if there are impending airway or breathing problems.
In managing an open wound to the neck, what should you do while waiting for occlusive dressings?
In managing an open wound to the neck, what should you do while waiting for occlusive dressings?
What are the steps in immobilizing a supine patient to a long backboard?
What are the steps in immobilizing a supine patient to a long backboard?
Shock, or hypoperfusion, caused by a spinal cord injury is classified as?
Shock, or hypoperfusion, caused by a spinal cord injury is classified as?
Which condition is most likely to have an associated spinal injury?
Which condition is most likely to have an associated spinal injury?
What is abnormally high pressure within the skull known as?
What is abnormally high pressure within the skull known as?
The hole where the spinal cord exits the cranium is called?
The hole where the spinal cord exits the cranium is called?
An injury to the cranium would directly affect?
An injury to the cranium would directly affect?
What is your primary concern when treating a car crash victim with swelling to the jaw and misaligned teeth?
What is your primary concern when treating a car crash victim with swelling to the jaw and misaligned teeth?
During your primary assessment, it is important to initiate immediate manual in-line spinal stabilization according to patient need.
During your primary assessment, it is important to initiate immediate manual in-line spinal stabilization according to patient need.
When an individual sustains blunt-force trauma to the head without lasting effects, this is termed a?
When an individual sustains blunt-force trauma to the head without lasting effects, this is termed a?
What must a large puncture wound or laceration to the neck be sealed with?
What must a large puncture wound or laceration to the neck be sealed with?
Another term for a compression injury to the spine is?
Another term for a compression injury to the spine is?
What does emergency medical care of a patient with suspected spinal injury include?
What does emergency medical care of a patient with suspected spinal injury include?
What should you do with objects that are impaled into the head and interfere with transport?
What should you do with objects that are impaled into the head and interfere with transport?
How should you manage a patient with a knife impaled in the left lobe of his skull near the temporal membrane?
How should you manage a patient with a knife impaled in the left lobe of his skull near the temporal membrane?
Flashcards
Open Skull Fracture
Open Skull Fracture
A fracture of the skull where the gray matter is exposed.
Dislodged Teeth (Airway)
Dislodged Teeth (Airway)
Teeth that are loose or out of place obstructing the airway.
GCS
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale; measures the level of consciousness.
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
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Brain Injury Suspicion
Brain Injury Suspicion
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Spinal Cord Function
Spinal Cord Function
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Helmet Removal
Helmet Removal
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Open Neck Wound Cover
Open Neck Wound Cover
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Torso Immobilization
Torso Immobilization
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Neurogenic Shock
Neurogenic Shock
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Facial Trauma & Spinal Injuries
Facial Trauma & Spinal Injuries
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Increased Intracranial Pressure
Increased Intracranial Pressure
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Foramen Magnum
Foramen Magnum
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Cranium Injuries
Cranium Injuries
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Airway Debris Removal
Airway Debris Removal
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Manual In-Line Stabilization
Manual In-Line Stabilization
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Concussion
Concussion
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Occlusive Dressing
Occlusive Dressing
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Axial Loading
Axial Loading
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Neurological Deficits
Neurological Deficits
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Impaled Objects (Stabilization)
Impaled Objects (Stabilization)
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Bulky Dressings (Stabilization)
Bulky Dressings (Stabilization)
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Study Notes
Trauma and Injuries Overview
- Severe bleeding with gray matter showing indicates an open skull fracture.
- Dislodged teeth in the airway is the critical injury from serious facial trauma.
- Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) ranges from 3 to 15, evaluating consciousness level.
- Use the jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway in patients with suspected neck injuries.
Facial and Neck Trauma
- High suspicion for brain injury when treating facial bone damage.
- The spinal cord serves as the central conduit for messages between the brain and body.
- Helmets should be left on if there are no airway or breathing issues.
- Cover an open neck wound with a gloved hand while awaiting occlusive dressings.
Patient Immobilization and Response
- Secure the patient’s torso to a long backboard before the head for immobilization.
- Neurogenic shock occurs due to spinal cord injury.
- Facial trauma is common with associated spinal injuries.
Intracranial and Spinal Injuries
- Increased intracranial pressure can result from various brain injuries.
- The foramen magnum is where the spinal cord exits the skull.
- Injuries to the cranium affect the bony structure of the skull.
Emergency Assessment and Management
- In an assessment with jaw trauma, prioritize removing airway debris.
- Initiate manual in-line spinal stabilization during your primary assessment as needed.
- Concussion denotes temporary neural disruption without lasting effects from blunt-force trauma.
- Seal a large neck wound with an occlusive dressing to prevent an air embolus.
Specialized Terms and Techniques
- Axial loading refers to a compression injury to the spine.
- Evaluate neurological deficits by testing grip strength in suspected spinal injury cases.
- Impaled objects in the head should be stabilized with minimal movement for safety.
- For a patient with a knife wound to the skull, stabilize the object with bulky dressings.
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Test your knowledge on trauma and injuries related to facial and neck trauma, including types of fractures and assessment scales. Learn about critical interventions like airway management and patient immobilization techniques. This quiz covers essential information for understanding various trauma scenarios.
