Question 1

Which of the following best describes the threat to life associated with traumatic rupture of the esophagus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Entry of gastric contents into the mediastinum
B)   Hypoxia
C)   Decreased cardiac output
D)   Massive hemorrhage

Question 2

Thoracic trauma accounts for approximately ________ percent of mortality from trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)   20 to 25
B)   10 to 15
C)   75 to 80
D)   45 to 50

Question 3

The finding of jugular venous distention in the patient with thoracic trauma is LEAST likely to be associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Traumatic asphyxia
B)   Hemothorax
C)   Tension pneumothorax
D)   Pericardial tamponade

Question 4

Traumatic asphyxia is a(n)  ________ type of injury.

Accepted Answer

A)   compression
B)   deceleration
C)   decompression
D)   acceleration

Exam 7: Chest Trauma

Which of the following best describes the threat to life associated with traumatic rupture of the esophagus?