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.

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.