Zygomatic Complex and Nasal Injury – Post Test

Considering the presentation of facial injuries to the ED, which one of the following statements is true?

The anatomy of the zygoma and surrounding bones of the midface is complex. One of the following statements is true regarding this anatomy, which one is it?

A 23 year old woman presents to the ED claiming to have been assaulted that evening and has sustained an injury to her face. In making the initial assessment of this patient and taking a history, one of these statements is true – which one is it?

You move on to examine your patient with a facial injury. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the initial inspection of the face?

Having inspected your patient’s face, you continue your examination. Which one of these statements is true regarding the feel and move components of the examination?

Having completed your examination of the patient, you contemplate whether to order an x-ray and which view might be needed. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding these decisions?

You are aware of other investigations which may be of benefit in the management of your patient. Which of these statements is true regarding these other investigations?

A 19 year old student presents to the ED having been assaulted last night. Facial x-ray confirms a fracture of the ZMC on the left side. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the management of ZMC fracture?

The next patient is a 67 year old woman who has tripped over the edge of a rug and fallen onto her face. She was not knocked out, remembers the incident and has not vomited. There is a large bruise evident to her right cheek. You examine the lady and order a facial x-ray series. Which one of the following statements is true regarding the assessment and management of this patient?

You attend to a 10 year old boy with a nose injury. The boy was accidentally hit in the face four hours ago whilst playing football. The nose is swollen and seems deformed and you diagnose a probable nasal fracture. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to this diagnosis?