Deck 22: The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Question 1

Explain why the second impact syndrome needs dramatic lifesaving measures performed in an emergency care facility.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Describe the proper care procedure for an athlete who has a nosebleed.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Discuss the different possibilities that can occur with a fractured tooth and the possible interventions.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Describe the signs, symptoms, and treatment for a fracture to the mandible and the zygoma.

Question 5

Describe the various special tests used when evaluating a head injury.

Question 6

Describe the procedure for the proper removal of a foreign body from the eye.

Question 7

Describe the causes, signs, and care procedures of a nasal fracture.

Question 8

Describe the causes, signs, and care procedures for retinal detachment.

Question 9

The human skull is composed of _____ bones.

A) 20
B) 25
C) 22
D) 19

Question 10

Which of the following parts of the brain controls sleep, posture, respiration, swallowing, and the bladder?

A) The cerebellum
B) The medulla oblongata
C) The cerebrum
D) The pons

Question 11

Which of the following tests is developed to help non-medically trained individuals identify the signs and symptoms of potential sport-related concussions?

A) The modified Romberg test
B) The Concussion Recognition Tool 5
C) The Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test
D) The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics

Question 12

Which of the following conditions is treated with the prescription drug Triptan?

A) Otitis externa
B) Cauliflower ear
C) Anterior epistaxis
D) Severe Migraine

Question 13

A condition in which the soft or bony tissue of a tooth gradually decays and degenerates is called _____.

A) dental caries
B) halitosis
C) tooth luxation
D) hyperdontia

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to an excessive amount of earwax clogging the ear canal?

A) Otitis media
B) Impacted cerumen
C) Auricular hematoma
D) Otitis Externa

Question 15

An athlete has been hit in the head, briefly lost consciousness, and was removed from the game. When can the athlete return to physical activity?

A) When his or her pupils are no longer dilated
B) When he or she stops feeling dizzy
C) When cleared by a physician
D) When cleared by the coach

Question 16

If an athlete shows any sign of a concussion, all the following should occurEXCEPT:

A) on-site medical evaluation.
B) assessment of concussive injury using SCAT3.
C) return to play after being asymptomatic for 20 minutes.
D) rule out cervical injury.

Question 17

Which of the following regions contains spinal fluid?

A) Dura mater
B) Arachnoid space
C) Pia mater
D) Subarachnoid space

Question 18

Which of the following terms describes the inability of an athlete to remember events after an injury has occurred?

A) Nystagmus
B) Unconsciousness
C) Tinnitus
D) Amnesia

Question 19

Management of an avulsed tooth includes all of the followingEXCEPT:

A) attempting re-implantation of the tooth in the socket.
B) scrubbing the tooth with a sterile gauze pad to get the dirt off.
C) referring immediately to a dentist.
D) placing the tooth in saline solution if unable to re-implant.

Question 20

When the ear suffers trauma, tearing of the overlying tissue from the cartilaginous plate may result in fluid accumulation, thus causing:

A) retinal detachment.
B) cauliflower ear.
C) hyphema.
D) lobular swelling.

Question 21

Which of the following symptoms areNOT indicative of a serious eye injury?

A) Blurred vision
B) Excessive watering of the eye
C) Diplopia
D) Partial loss of the visual field

Question 22

Which part of the eye is responsible for the production of tears?

A) The inner conjunctiva
B) The lacrimal glands
C) The sclera
D) The choroid layer

Question 23

Which of the following conditions occurs when a person gets a foreign object in his or her eye and tries to rub it away?

A) Hyphema
B) Corneal abrasion
C) Retinal detachment
D) Orbital hematoma

Question 24

When evaluating an unconscious athlete, which of the following steps should be taken?

A) Call a physician.
B) Look for the possibility of impaired breathing.
C) Remove any protective equipment such as a helmet.
D) Roll the athlete face up and start CPR.

Question 25

Which of the following can occur if an athlete who sustained a concussion previously returns to play prior to resolution of the symptoms and then receives another head injury?

A) Migraine headaches
B) Postconcussion syndrome
C) Cerebral hyperemia
D) Second impact syndrome

Question 26

Which of the following shouldNOT be done when managing a bleeding nose?

A) Tilting the head back to decrease bleeding
B) Lying on the same side as the bleeding septum
C) Placing a cold compress over the nose
D) Applying finger pressure to the affected nostrils for 5 minutes

Question 27

The thin bony substance that covers the root of the tooth is known as the _____.

A) crown
B) gingiva
C) dentin
D) cementum

Question 28

Which portion of the ear is shaped like a shell and directs waves of sound into the auditory canal?

A) The tympanic membrane
B) The meatus
C) The labyrinth
D) The auricle

Question 29

Which of the following is true of an orbital fracture of the eye?

A) It is caused by an object striking the forehead.
B) It can result in double vision.
C) It is more common in athletes with nearsightedness.
D) It causes hemorrhage around the superior margin of the eye.

Question 30

Which of the following eye injuries is painless and results in the athlete seeing floating specks, flashes of light, and blurred vision?

A) Hyphema
B) Conjunctivitis
C) Corneal abrasion
D) Detached retina

Question 31

Which of the following can be prevented by using a solution of 3% boric acid and alcohol?

A) Otitis externa
B) Otitis media
C) Epistaxis
D) Hyphema

Question 32

Which of the following tests isNOT used to test coordination following a head injury?

A) A finger-to-nose test
B) A modified Romberg test
C) A heel-to-knee test
D) A heel-to-toe walking test

Question 33

Which dental condition is characterized by loosening of the teeth, recession of the gingiva, and infection?

A) Gingivitis
B) Periodontitis
C) Abscess
D) Dental caries

Question 34

In the case of skull fractures, it is not the skull fracture itself that causes the most serious problem but complications that stem from intracranial bleeding, bone fragments embedded in the brain, and infection.

Question 35

Anterior epistaxis originates from the lateral wall and posterior epistaxis from the nasal septum.

Question 36

A blow to the head can injure the brain either at the point of contact or on the opposite side.

Question 37

Swimmer's ear is usually caused by a fungal infection in the inner ear.

Question 38

Acute conjunctivitis is caused by allergens and is not highly infectious.

Question 39

A majority of eye injuries sustained in sports are severe and result in permanent loss of vision.

Question 40

Naming the months of the year in reverse order is commonly used as an on-the-field cognitive test.

Question 41

"Raccoon eyes" is a common sign for a nasal fracture.

Question 42

If a facial laceration occurs at the brow line, the eyebrow should be shaved off in order to allow better closure of the wound.

Question 43

If an athlete has sustained an uncomplicated crown fracture of a tooth, play should be suspended with an immediate referral to a dentist.

Question 44

In second impact syndrome, an athlete may receive a minor blow to the head, appear stunned, and then collapse in 15 seconds.

Question 45

The area of the mandible that is most frequently fractured is the area near the jaw's frontal angle.

Question 46

Skull fractures require immediate medical attention.

Question 47

Fractures to the tooth below the gum line require referral to a dentist.

Question 48

The most common sign of a jaw fracture is the loss of normal occlusion of the teeth.

Question 49

If an athlete appears to have a detached retina or hyphema, the athlete should be monitored carefully in case signs and symptoms worsen.

Question 50

A hyphema is a collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye.

Question 51

Cerebrospinal fluid is contained between the dura mater and arachnoid and acts as a cushion, helping to diminish the transmission of shocking forces.

Question 52

A subdural hematoma occurs as a result of arterial bleeding within the skull.

Question 53

When an athlete is unconscious, head and neck injuries are always assumed.

Question 54

A cerebral contusion is a focal injury that commonly occurs as a result of the head striking the floor.

Question 55

Following a cerebral injury, an athlete may return to competition even if he or she has a slight headache, as long as other neurological and vasomotor functions are normal.

Question 56

The mandibular fracture is the most common facial fracture.

Question 57

A lateral force to the nose causes greater deformity than does a straight-on blow.

Question 58

A blow to the athlete's eye can partially or completely separate the retina from its underlying attachment, causing an immediate painful condition and a lack of vision in that eye.

Question 59

When removing something from the eye, the athlete should not rub the eye. Instead, he or she should pull the top lid over the bottom lid causing the eye to tear, which may flush out the object.

Question 60

A deviated septum occurs from a lateral or compressive blow to the nose and may result in a hematoma, which needs to be surgically drained.

Question 61

A rupture of the tympanic membrane requires a surgical procedure for repair.

Question 62

Following a throat contusion, the most immediate concern is the integrity of the airway.