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a. distraction
c. coup/contrecoup
b. lateral bending
d. hyperrotation
10. Head injury patients need detailed
assessment and time should taken on
scene to start IV's and evaluate vital
signs to assure proper diagnosis.
a. True b. False
11. A 23-year-old patient has suffered
severe maxillofacial trauma with
gross deformity of the structures of
the midface. The most appropriate
management of this patient's airway
should include:
a. mouth to mouth
b. EOA
c. nasotracheal intubation
d. bag-valve-mask ventilation
12. Why is hyperventilation important in
the head-injured patient?
a. hyperventilation increases the
level of CO2 resulting in
cerebral vasodilation
b. hyperventilation decreases
the level of CO2 resulting in
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c. hyperventilation decreases
the level of CO2 resulting in
cerebral vasoconstriction
d. hyperventilation increases the
level of CO2 resulting in
cerebral vasoconstriction
13. Cushing's triad is associated with:
a. cardiac tamponade
b. massive hemothorax
c. tension pneumothorax
d. increased intracranial pressure
14. A patient who opens his eyes in
response to pain, makes no verbal
response, but withdraws from pain
has a Glasgow Coma Score of:
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 11
15. Select the appropriate rate for
ventilators in an unconscious
patient with a head injury.
a. 16-18
b. 20-24
c. 26-30
d. 32-36I
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