AES Head, Face, & Neck Trauma Quiz (2023/2024) Already Passed

AES Head, Face, & Neck Trauma Quiz (2023/2024) Already Passed What is the primary reason that an impaled object should be removed from the cheek in the pre-hospital setting? The object may obstruct the airway Which of the following is the best emergency treatment for a patient with a pencil impaled in her eye? Stabilize the pencil with gauze and a cup. What is the best treatment for chemical in the eye? Flush the eye with water or saline Emergency rescuers are only permitted to remove foreign bodies from the eye if the foreign body is lodged in the ____. conjunctiva Why should direct pressure be used with caution when controlling bleeding on the skull? Direct pressure may damage the brain if the skull is fractured. Which of the following is a non-purposeful response to pain that may indicate head trauma? Extension posturing When managing a bleeding neck wound, why is it important NOT to apply direct pressure to both sides of the neck at the same time? It will cut off the blood supply to the brain. Why is it important to bandage both eyes, even if only one eye has been injured? To prevent simultaneous eye movement Which of the following may indicate that something is wrong with the eyes? The eyes do not react to light When bandaging an open wound on the neck, how should the roller gauze be applied? In a figure-eight wrap around the neck and armpit What is the proper treatment for an impaled object in the skull in the pre-hospital setting? Stabilize the object with bulky dressings Patients with head trauma tend to deteriorate quickly. For this reason, it is particularly important for rescuers to ____. continually assess vital signs and level of consciousness Which of the following is the best emergency treatment for a patient with an extruding eyeball? Cover the eyeball with a moist dressing and a protective shield. Which of the following is true about examining swollen eyes? Do not force open swollen eyes. Which of the following best describes an open head wound? The skull is broken