Question 1

A brain injury in which the head comes to a sudden stop but the brain continues to move back and forth inside the skull is:

Accepted Answer

A)   coup-contrecoup.
B)   a brain contusion.
C)   an epidermal hematoma.
D)   a subdural hematoma. A

Question 2

Pain associated with movement is a sign of spinal injury. Assess the victim's pain by:

Accepted Answer

A)   asking the victim to move.
B)   moving the victim yourself.
C)   asking the victim where it hurts.
D)   looking for bruising. C

Question 3

When the spinal cord is damaged, the victim will always have paralysis or numbness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A fracture that occurs when there is a break in the base of the skull, is difficult to detect, and often causes extensive damage, is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   depressed fracture.
B)   linear fracture.
C)   comminuted fracture.
D)   basilar fracture.

Question 5

One of the late signs of skull fracture is Battle's sign, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)   bruising around the eyes.
B)   bruising behind the ears.
C)   fluid leaking from the ears.
D)   deformity of the skull.

Question 6

A fracture of one spot on the spine is usually associated with a fracture in other areas of the spine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The extent of assessment of a spinal-injured victim should be based on the level of training the First Aider has had under the direction of a qualified and certified instructor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most brain injuries are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)   recreation.
B)   disease.
C)   trauma.
D)   sports.

Question 9

The general rule for management of spinal injury is to support and immobilize the:

Accepted Answer

A)   spine only.
B)   head only.
C)   torso and pelvis only.
D)   entire body.

Question 10

If a victim of a football injury is to be transported, you can leave the face shield on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the spinal cord is injured, the victim may show signs of:

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle twitching.
B)   memory loss.
C)   paralysis.
D)   pupil dilation.

Question 12

Before beginning any first aid care for head injury, first:

Accepted Answer

A)   immobilize the victim.
B)   assess the victim's mental status.
C)   control bleeding.
D)   remove any penetrating objects.

Question 13

Football shoulder pads must be removed to assess the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You can generally rule out the possibility of spinal column or spinal cord damage if the victim can walk or move his or her arms and legs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To control bleeding of an open or depressed skull injury, apply direct pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

After activating the EMS system, the top priority of first aid care for a head injury is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   control bleeding.
B)   immobilize the victim.
C)   establish an open airway.
D)   treat for shock.

Question 17

Under which of the following circumstances should you not remove the helmet of a spinal-injured victim?

Accepted Answer

A)   if the helmet interferes with your ability to assess breathing
B)   if the helmet interferes with proper spinal immobilization
C)   if the victim is in cardiac arrest
D)   removal of the helmet would cause further injury

Question 18

The most serious complication of a head injury is:

Accepted Answer

A)   extensive bleeding.
B)   shock.
C)   lack of oxygen to the brain.
D)   impaired ventilation.

Question 19

Any head injury victim who loses consciousness even briefly must be evaluated at a medical facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In which of the following situations should you always suspect spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   table saw accident
B)   burn from grease
C)   motorcycle accidents
D)   stroke

Exam 13: Head and Spine Injuries

A brain injury in which the head comes to a sudden stop but the brain continues to move back and forth inside the skull is:

Pain associated with movement is a sign of spinal injury. Assess the victim's pain by:

When the spinal cord is damaged, the victim will always have paralysis or numbness.

A fracture that occurs when there is a break in the base of the skull, is difficult to detect, and often causes extensive damage, is a:

One of the late signs of skull fracture is Battle's sign, which is:

A fracture of one spot on the spine is usually associated with a fracture in other areas of the spine.

The extent of assessment of a spinal-injured victim should be based on the level of training the First Aider has had under the direction of a qualified and certified instructor.

Most brain injuries are caused by:

The general rule for management of spinal injury is to support and immobilize the:

If a victim of a football injury is to be transported, you can leave the face shield on.

When the spinal cord is injured, the victim may show signs of:

Before beginning any first aid care for head injury, first:

Football shoulder pads must be removed to assess the victim.

You can generally rule out the possibility of spinal column or spinal cord damage if the victim can walk or move his or her arms and legs.

To control bleeding of an open or depressed skull injury, apply direct pressure.

After activating the EMS system, the top priority of first aid care for a head injury is to:

Under which of the following circumstances should you not remove the helmet of a spinal-injured victim?

The most serious complication of a head injury is:

Any head injury victim who loses consciousness even briefly must be evaluated at a medical facility.

In which of the following situations should you always suspect spinal injury?