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CCT Exam 3/Questions and Answers (Trauma & Neurological Emergencies)
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CCT Exam 3/Questions and Answers(Trauma & Neurological
Emergencies)
Which of the following is the highest score possible for a patient using the
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)? - -15
-The Circle of Willis is a complex system of arterial flow at: - -at the base of
the skull
-Pain in the left shoulder considered a classic sign of splenic rupture is
known as: - -Kehr's sign
-Liver injuries will cause pain in the right upper quadrant along with right
shoulder pain as blood accumulates around the diaphragm. The pain in the
right shoulder is called: - -Kehr's sign
-A minimum of _______ of blood in the thoracic cavity is considered a
massive hemothorax. - -1,500 mL
-All of the following are major blood vessels in the abdomen that have great
potential for injury EXCEPT: - -the ascending aorta
-All of the following secondary brain injuries represent a systemic origin
EXCEPT: - -hematoma
-The pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) emphasizes the
importance of which two types of injury? - -direct and indirect
-Classic clinical signs and symptoms of a pericardial tamponade are called
Beck's triad. Beck's triad is best described as: - -muffled heart tones, JVD,
and narrowed pulse pressure
-The three main areas of the brain are the: - -cerebrum, cerebellum, and
brain stem
-Which of the following is NOT a solid organ in the abdominal cavity? - -
gallbladder
-Skull fractures occur as a result of a direct, high-force blow to the cranium;
they are present in what percentage of patients with a TBI? - -more than
50%
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