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WorksheetsHead/Neck/ Chest and Spine Injuries
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
A brain hemorrhage occurs when a traumatic event causes _______ in the brain.
bleeding
swelling
numbness
itching
What is the result of a blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function and can cause possible long term damage called?
Brain Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Stroke
Migraine
What is a concussion?
A) A type of headache
B) Caused by a blow or jolt to the head resulting in a temporary disturbance in the brain's neurological function
C) A permanent brain injury
D) A type of fever
Which of the following is a common symptom of a concussion?
Headache
Fever
Rash
Cough
Memory ______ is a common symptom of a concussion.
loss
gain
increase
improvement
______ is a state of confusion and is a common symptom of a concussion.
Disorientation
Euphoria
Excitement
Drowsiness
________ is a condition where a second concussion is received before the signs/symptoms of the first concussion resolve. It can be life threatening.
Second Impact Syndrome
Post-Concussion Disorder
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Cerebral Contusion
Post traumatic amnesia is the ______ for events immediately before or following a trauma.
loss of memory
increase in appetite
improvement in vision
gain of strength
Anterograde amnesia means no memory of ______ or time immediately afterward.
injury
childhood
dreams
language
Retrograde amnesia means no memory of some time before ______ occurred.
the injury
the treatment
the recovery
the diagnosis
What is Cauliflower Ear (Hematoma Auris)?
A condition affecting the nose
A condition affecting the ear due to repeated trauma
A type of skin rash
A broken bone
Cauliflower Ear happens a lot with which of the following groups?
Swimmers
Boxers and wrestlers
Runners
Cyclists
Repeated trauma causes torn cartilage, bleeding, and ______ built up around the ear in Cauliflower Ear (Hematoma Auris).
fluid
bone
wax
pus
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a ruptured ear drum?
A) Loud 'pop'
B) Pain
C) Dizziness
D) Fever
A ruptured eardrum can happen with trauma, a sudden change in ________, or sticking something too far into the ear canal.
pressure
temperature
humidity
altitude
Which symptom is commonly associated with a ruptured ear drum?
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Rash
Cough
What is a contusion (black eye)?
A) A type of eye infection
B) Obvious blunt trauma to the eye socket causing bleeding and swelling under the skin
C) A vision disorder
D) A type of allergy
Corneal abrasions can be caused by ______ getting into your eye and scratching the cornea.
sand, dirt or insect
water vapor
sunlight
loud noises
Corneal lacerations are caused by a sharp object that cuts ______ through the cornea.
partially or completely
only the surface
around the cornea
without any damage
The retina is a ______-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye that converts images into electrical signals for the brain to process.
light
sound
heat
pressure
What can cause retinal detachment?
A blow to the eye can cause retinal detachment.
Wearing glasses can cause retinal detachment.
Reading in dim light can cause retinal detachment.
Drinking water can cause retinal detachment.
What happens to the retina during retinal detachment?
The retina separates from the back of the eye.
The retina thickens and becomes rigid.
The retina fuses with the lens.
The retina dissolves completely.
Which of the following is a symptom of retinal detachment?
Pain in the eye
Flashes of light and blurred vision
Fever
Sneezing
Retinal detachment is usually painful.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a deviated septum?
A) Pain
B) Bleeding
C) Not breathing equally through both nostrils
D) Fever
Two symptoms of a deviated septum are:
Nasal congestion and difficulty breathing
Frequent nosebleeds and chest pain
Loss of taste and blurred vision
Ear pain and sore throat
A hematoma is:
a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels
a type of bone fracture
an infection of the skin
a swelling caused by lymph fluid
What can result from a straight-on or side force blow to the nose?
Nasal fracture
Ear infection
Tooth decay
Eye injury
Where does the break usually occur in a fractured nose?
Tip of the nose
Bridge of the nose
Nostril
Cheekbone
If a fractured nose is untreated, it can heal ________.
misaligned
perfectly
quickly
painlessly
A fractured nose can be a comminuted or a ________ fracture.
greenstick
spiral
transverse
oblique
What types of fractures do jaws typically incur?
Greenstick or comminuted fractures
Spiral or transverse fractures
Compound or simple fractures
Compression or avulsion fractures
What is the definition of a sprain?
Bruising of any part of the spine that suffers a blow.
Tearing of the ligaments around the vertebra.
An uncontrolled, painful contraction of a muscle or muscle group.
Tearing/overstretching of muscles.
Contusions are ______ of any part of the spine that suffers a blow.
Bruising
Fractures
Dislocations
Sprains
What is a muscle spasm?
Tearing of the ligaments around the vertebra.
Bruising of any part of the spine that suffers a blow.
An uncontrolled, painful contraction of a muscle or muscle group.
Tearing/overstretching of muscles.
Muscle strains are ______/overstretching of muscles.
tearing
shrinking
swelling
hardening
What is quadriplegia?
When the fracture results in nerves being severed and all 4 limbs no longer work along with bowel and bladder.
When the fracture results in nerves being severed and only the lower limbs no longer work.
A minor fracture of the vertebra.
A fracture that only affects the arms.
Paraplegia is when the fracture results in nerves being severed and ______ no longer work along with bowel and bladder.
lower limbs
upper limbs
fingers
eyes
Any of the vertebra may fracture, including stress fractures and comminuted fractures.
True
False
What may happen to any of the joints between the vertebra?
They may fuse
They may dislocate/sublux
They may grow
They may shrink
Dislocations and subluxations of the vertebra are considered severe because:
they can damage the spinal cord and nerves
they are always painless
they only affect the muscles
they heal without treatment
Where are intervertebral discs located?
Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebra.
Intervertebral discs are located inside the skull.
Intervertebral discs are located in the rib cage.
Intervertebral discs are located in the pelvis.
What can happen if an intervertebral disc is damaged?
It can displace and push on the nerves
It can turn into bone
It can disappear completely
It can become a muscle
Myocardial contusion is bruising of the ______ muscle.
heart
lung
liver
kidney
Pulmonary contusion is bruising of the ______.
lungs
liver
kidneys
heart
Chest contusion is bruising to the ______ cavity.
chest
abdominal
cranial
pelvic
Pneumothorax is the presence of ______ in the thoracic cavity resulting from the piercing of the chest wall.
air
blood
water
pus
Hemothorax is ______ within the chest cavity.
blood
air
pus
lymph
