Assessment and Management of Facial and Neck Injuries Quiz

Facial injuries often result from blunt trauma.

Ear pain is a common symptom of TMJ dislocation.

Periorbital ecchymosis is a common sign of Le Fort fractures.

Periorbital ecchymosis is a common sign of nasal bone fractures.

Rhinorrhea of clear fluid is a common sign of frontal sinus fractures.

The condylar process is commonly affected in mandibular fractures.

Infection is a frequent complication of facial burns.

CT is often used to evaluate facial fractures.

Carotid artery dissection is a common cause of neck hematoma.

The buccinator muscle is commonly involved in facial nerve palsy.

Airway management is a primary concern in mandible fractures.

A salivary stone is the most common cause of submandibular gland swelling.

Cervical spine fractures are commonly associated with a 'whiplash' mechanism.

Cervical spine fractures are the most common cause of neck pain after blunt trauma.

The recurrent laryngeal nerve may be injured, causing hoarseness in penetrating neck injuries.

Hearing loss is not a common sign of facial nerve injury.

The trachea is often affected in airway obstruction.

Basilar skull fractures may present with 'battle sign' as a late finding.

The recurrent laryngeal nerve is commonly injured in penetrating neck injuries.

Thyroid storm is not a common cause of neck swelling.

The carotid artery is at risk of injury in 'seat belt' type neck injuries.

Laryngeal trauma is the most common cause of stridor in adults.

Subcutaneous emphysema is characterized by a 'crepitus' sensation on neck palpation.

Ultrasound is the most appropriate imaging technique for evaluating soft tissue injuries of the neck.

Branchial cleft cyst is the most common cause of neck swelling in children.