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Chapter 9 Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Face
Chapter 9 Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Face
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Excessive anger, apathy, depression, or sadness can be common emotional signs and symptoms associated with concussion.
False
True
2
Which of the following is recommended if a tooth is avulsed?
Place tooth under tongue & refer athlete to dentist or physician ASAP
Place a gauze pad in tooth socket to stop bleeding
Place tooth in sterile saline & refer athlete to dentist or physician ASAP
Place tooth in water or a damp towel
3
Mouth guards are the most common method of dental protection in sports.
True
False
4
Concussions are all alike, so the medical community is trying to establish one system of grading concussions.
False
True
5
Epidural hematomas develop slowly due to venous bleeding. Symptoms don’t appear for a while after the initial injury.
True
False
6
The term dysesthesia indicates impairment in the sense of touch.
False
True
7
Spine boarding procedure:
A and B are correct
Should only be done by coaches when absolutelynecessary
Requires a properly constructed spine board and a minimum of three people
Immobilizes only the head & neck of the athlete to the spine board w/straps
8
Which of the following intracranial injuries involves bleeding within the brain tissue?
Subdural hematoma
Epidural hematoma
Intracerebral hematoma
Cerebral contusion
9
The brachial plexus may be injured by either excessive stretching or compression.
True
False
10
There are normally eight cranial bones in the human skeleton.
True
False
11
Another name for a concussion is an epistaxis.
False
True
12
Treat every head injury as if there is a neck injury.
False
True
13
Which of the following cerebral meninges is located furthest from the brain and closest to the underside of the cranium?
Pia mater
Subarachnoid space
Dura mater
Arachnoid
14
Which of the following is the correct number of pairs of cranial nerves?
8
5
7
12
15
How many facial bones are there?
3
7
8
14
16
In which part of the eye is the retina located?
Outside the sclera
Anterior
Posterior
None of these are correct
17
When administering a physical exam to an athlete with a possible head/neck injury, which of the following is incorrect?
Conduct a slow and thorough physical exam.
Do not use ammonia capsules to revive an unconscious athlete
Leave on the helmet of a football player.
Remove the athlete immediately to a safer location.
18
If an athlete reports inability to move a limb or limbs or significant weakness, stabilize the head/neck & call 911.
False
True
19
The technical term for double vision is
diplopia
.
False
True
20
How many teeth are normally found in an adult human jaw?
45
32
26
77
21
What is it called when a traumatic brain injury occurs at the site of impact?
Second Impact Syndrome
Syncope
Contracoup injury
Coup injury
22
The brain of an adult human weighs approximately how much?
3-3.5 lbs
12-15 lbs
0.5-1.0 lbs
20-25 lbs
23
Two general categories of eye injury have been established: penetrating and contusional.
True
False
24
In football, "spearing" is associated with which of the following types of mechanisms of injury in the cervical spine?
Lateral flexion
Axial loading
Hyperflexion
Hyperextension
25
The first cervical vertebra is known as which of the following?
Zeus
Atlas
Hercules
Axis
26
What injury is likely if an athlete experiences floating particles in field of vision?
Corneal abrasion
Retinal detachment
Tear duct avulsion
Hyphema
27
Which of the following is true in regards to helmet removal after a head/neck injury in football?
Helmet removal can be done relatively easily. Anyone can do it.
Cutting the plastic clips & removing the face mask is the most effective
A and C are correct
Removing the helmet will not make an existing injury worse or cause one.
28
Brain injuries can be assessed by checking pupil size/response to light + the ability of eyes to follow a moving object.
True
False
29
More education by coaching staffs is necessary to reduce spearing incidences.
True
False
30
Second impact syndrome:
Occurs when an athlete sustains a 2nd head injury on top of a previous one.
Involves loss of vascular control, which puts pressure on the brain stem.
All of these are correct
Involves the rapid development of catastrophic swelling of the brain.
31
Auricular hematoma should be treated with hot packs and immediately referred to a medical doctor.
True
False
32
Brain tissue is unable to repair itself and adolescents’ brains are especially susceptible to permanent damage.
False
True
33
The cerebrospinal fluid is located in which of the following anatomical locations?
None of these are correct
Subarachnoid space
Above the dura mater
Above the pia mater
34
Which cranial bones form the jaw and its associated joint?
Mandible and frontal
Temporal and mandible
Occipital and mandible
Zygomatic and maxilla
35
There are 27 pairs of spinal nerves.
True
False
36
If an athlete reports a pop or snap in his/her neck & burning, numbness, or tingling, suspect a fracture or dislocation.
False
True
37
The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system.
True
False
38
Which of the following is the correct number of pairs of cervical spinal nerves?
7
5
12
8
39
It is important to cover the uninjured eye to avoid movement of the damaged eye because the eyes normally move together.
False
True
40
The majority of dental injuries in sports results from direct blows that cause:
Tooth fracture or avulsion
Fracture of the jaw or facial bones
All of these are correct
Tooth displacement
41
The TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint or jaw.
False
True
42
Extreme caution is necessary when making “return to play” decisions regarding an athlete with a history of head injury.
False
True
43
An athlete must only experience one sign or symptom to have experienced a concussion.
True
False
44
In spineboarding, the team leader is in charge of maintaining spinal alignment & directing the actions of team members.
True
False
45
The majority of concussions (80-90%) will resolve in less than _____ days in most people.
5
3
7
10
46
Corneal abrasions will cause pain, irritation, distorted vision, and excessive tearing.
True
False
47
Blood located in the anterior portion of the eye is known as which of the following?
Dysesthesia
Diplopia
Epistaxis
Hyphema
48
Which of the following eye injuries results in the inability to look up with the eye?
Orbital blowout
Retinal detachment
Corneal abrasion
Orbital hematoma
49
Which of the following is not an emotional sign and symptom of concussions?
Uncharacteristic actions
Irritability
Sad
None of these are correct
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Because unconsciousness & amnesia don't always occur, which are considered better measures of severity of a concussion?
Neuropsychological testing
All of these are correct
Balance assessments
Concentration tests
