Question 1

The bracing technique used in the acute immobilization of the cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an extrication collar. 
B)  a semirigid collar. 
C)  a functional collar. 
D)  a custom-made collar.

Question 2

A compression injury to the brachial plexus may occur with:

Accepted Answer

A)  neck extension and rotation toward the same side of the involved brachial plexus. 
B)  lateral neck flexion in the opposite direction away from the involved brachial plexus. 
C)  neck flexion and rotation toward the same side of the involved brachial plexus. 
D)  neck extension and rotation in the opposite direction away from the involved brachial plexus.

Question 3

When treating rib fractures, the treatment should be monitored to prevent hypostatic pneumonia. What can cause the hypostatic pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoventilation due to the pain and mechanical restriction 
B)  Hyperventilation due to the pain and mechanical restriction 
C)  Hypoventilation due to the pain and not enough mechanical restriction 
D)  Hyperventilation due to the pain and not enough mechanical restriction

Question 4

Functional cervical collars are used in combination with football shoulder pads to provide all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  to lessen excessive cervical extension. 
B)  to lessen excessive cervical lateral flexion. 
C)  to lessen excessive cervical flexion. 
D)  to absorb shock.

Question 5

Erb's point is located on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior neck. 
B)  posterior neck. 
C)  anterior lateral neck. 
D)  posterior lateral neck.

Exam 12: Thorax, Abdomen, and Spine

The bracing technique used in the acute immobilization of the cervical spine is:

A compression injury to the brachial plexus may occur with:

When treating rib fractures, the treatment should be monitored to prevent hypostatic pneumonia. What can cause the hypostatic pneumonia?

Functional cervical collars are used in combination with football shoulder pads to provide all of the following EXCEPT:

Erb's point is located on the: