Swimmer's ear is also known as ________.
A) otitis media
B) otitis externa
C) otitis interna
D) none of the above
Question 2Which of the following statements about flail segments is FALSE?
A) Ventilation is sufficient if only two ribs are involved in the flail segment.
B) The chest wall will have paradoxical movement.
C) The patient will have impaired ventilation as a result of instability to chest wall.
D) All of the above
Question 3An industrial worker has sustained a laceration to his abdomen. On closer inspection, you note what appear to be fat tissue and a portion of intestine protruding through the wound. Which one of the following is MOST appropriate for treating this injury?
A) Occlusive dressing applied over saline soaked gauze
B) Dry sterile dressing applied over the wound
C) Direct pressure using gloved palms to the injury
D) One attempt at replacement using sterile gloves
Question 4You have arrived on the scene for a patient assaulted with a baseball bat. As you approach, which one of the following positions seems to indicate that he was struck and suffered injury to the abdomen?
A) On his side with knees drawn to the chest
B) Supine with legs extended and toes pointed
C) Prone with hands on the back
D) Standing with restless movement and pacing
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