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Following blunt trauma to the face, a 21-year-old male
complains of a severe headache and decreased ability to
move his eyes. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST
consistent with:
A. a blowout fracture.
B. a lacerated globe.
C. a ruptured eyeball.
D. optic vessel compression. - ANSWER-A. a blowout
fracture.
,Your patient has a decreased cardiac output and poor
myocardial contractility. This will likely lead to
___________.
A. hypovolemic shock
B. cardiogenic shock
C. neurogenic shock
D. septic shock - ANSWER-B. cardiogenic shock
Your patient is in shock, but the body's defense
mechanisms are currently able to maintain adequate
circulation. This is called ___________.
A. compensated shock
,B. irreversible shock
C. decompensated shock
D. late shock - ANSWER-A. compensated shock
A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a
tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his
lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely
responsible for his back pain?
A. Lateral impact to the spine
B. Direct trauma to the spinal column
C. Energy transmission to the spine
D. Secondary fall after the initial impact - ANSWER-C.
Energy transmission to the spine
, A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding
her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to
the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing
problems associated with airway, breathing, and
circulation, it is MOST important for you to:
A. inspect the helmet for cracks.
B. stabilize her entire spine.
C. leave her bicycle helmet on.
D. obtain baseline vital signs. - ANSWER-B. stabilize her
entire spine.