#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a head injury?
Chest pain
Severe headache
Blurred vision
Joint stiffness
#2
In the context of head injuries, what does the acronym PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Preventive Pediatric Exam
Prolonged Pain Experience
Prehospital Patient Evaluation
#3
What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach in emergency medical response?
Assessing bone fractures
Managing airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure
Administering basic life support
Applying bandages to wounds
#4
What is the first step in assessing a person with a suspected head injury?
Check for responsiveness
Check for breathing
Check for bleeding
Check for fractures
#5
Which spinal injury is characterized by the compression of the spinal cord?
Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis
Spinal fracture
Spinal cord compression
#6
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale used for in the assessment of head injuries?
Measuring blood pressure
Assessing consciousness
Recording body temperature
Evaluating muscle strength
#7
In the context of head injuries, what does the acronym TBI stand for?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Total Body Involvement
Transcranial Blood Irradiation
Temporal Bone Infection
#8
What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver in managing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?
To clear the airway
To assess breathing
To control bleeding
To relieve neck pain
#9
Which symptom may indicate a concussion in a head injury?
Numbness in extremities
Loss of consciousness
Ringing in the ears
Tingling sensation
#10
Which neurological assessment component is often used to evaluate eye response?
Verbal response
Motor response
Pupillary response
Gag reflex
#11
What is the recommended position for a person with a suspected spinal injury?
Sitting upright
Lying flat on the back
Lying on the stomach
Sitting with legs crossed
#12
Which neurological sign may indicate a severe head injury?
Nausea
Dilated pupils
Muscle cramps
Fatigue
#13
Which of the following is a potential complication of spinal injuries?
Peripheral edema
Hypertension
Respiratory distress
Deep vein thrombosis
#14
What is the purpose of a cervical collar in the management of spinal injuries?
To provide warmth
To prevent neck pain
To immobilize the spine
To improve posture
#15
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose spinal injuries?
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
CT scan
#16
Which medication is often administered to reduce intracranial pressure in severe head injuries?
Aspirin
Morphine
Mannitol
Antibiotics
#17
What is the primary goal of stabilizing the spine in cases of spinal injuries?
Preventing infection
Preventing deformity
Preventing neurological damage
Improving mobility