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WorksheetsEMT Chapter 28
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The upper jawbones are called the:
mandible
mastoid
zygoma
maxillae
The lower jawbone is called the:
zygoma
maxillae
mandible
mastoid
The small, rounded, fleshy bulge immediately anterior to the ear canal is called the:
incus
pinna
tragus
stapes
The superficial temporal artery can be palpated:
slightly above the ear
at the angle of the jaw
over the mastoid process
just anterior to the tragus
The mastoid process is located approximately:
1 inch posterior to the external opening of the ear
½ inch anterior to the external opening of the ear
1 inch inferior to the external opening of the ear
1 inch posterior to the angle of the mandible
The cricoid cartilage:
lies superior to the thyroid cartilage in the neck
is the only complete circular cartilage of the trachea
is easier to see and palpate than the thyroid cartilage
lies superior to the cricothyroid membrane in the neck
The eyeball itself is referred to as the:
orbit
globe
sclera
cornea
The white portion of the eye is called the:
iris
retina
sclera
cornea
When a light is shone into the pupil:
the opposite pupil should dilate
it should become smaller in size
it should become larger in size
both pupils should dilate together
The skin and underlying tissues of the face:
have a rich blood supply and bleed profusely
swell minimally when exposed to blunt trauma
are well protected by the maxillae and mandible
contain a relatively small number of nerve fibers
Frequent reassessments of the patient with face or neck injuries are most important because:
they lend credibility to your documentation
such injuries can affect the respiratory system
hospital staff require frequent patient updates
rapid facial swelling might mask hidden injuries
Bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face is most effectively controlled with:
pressure dressings and chemical ice packs
digital pressure to an adjacent pulse point
direct pressure using dry, sterile dressings
ice packs and elevation of the patient’s head
The term “hyphema” is defined as:
blood in the anterior chamber of the eye
an acute rupture of the globe of the eye
inflammation of the iris, cornea, and lens
compression of one or both optic nerves
The inner surface of the eyelids and the exposed surface of the eye itself are covered by a delicate membrane called the:
sclera
cornea
retina
conjunctiva
The conjunctiva are kept moist by fluid produced by the:
corneal duct
posterior orbit
optic chiasma
lacrimal gland
Facial injuries should be identified and treated as soon as possible because:
of the risk for airway problems
bleeding must be controlled early
the spine might be injured as well
swelling might mask hidden injuries
When transporting a patient with a facial injury, it is most important to be as descriptive as possible with the hospital regarding the patient’s injuries because:
they must make arrangements for an ICU bed
they might need to call a specialist to see the patient
it saves time on repeat assessments at the hospital
most patients with facial trauma will need surgery
Which of the following findings would be least suggestive of a head injury?
One pupil larger in size than the other pupil
Failure of the eyes to move in the same direction
Briskly constricting pupils when exposed to light
Failure of the eyes to follow movement of an object
The Adam’s apple is:
the upper part of the larynx that is formed by the thyroid cartilage
the lower part of the larynx that is formed by the cricoid cartilage
the small indentation in between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages
below the thyroid cartilage and forms the upper part of the trachea
What is the function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Allows flexion of the neck
Provides respiration
Connects the scapulae together
Allows movement of the head
