EXERCISES, LESSON 1
INSTRUCTIONS. Answer the following exercises by writing the answer in the space
provided.
After you have completed all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,
reread the material referenced with the solution.
1.
List three common causes (listed in this lesson) of penetrating/nonpenetrating
chest injuries.
a. __________________________________________________________.
b. __________________________________________________________.
c. __________________________________________________________.
2.
List four common signs/symptoms of chest injuries.
a. __________________________________________________________.
b. __________________________________________________________.
c. __________________________________________________________.
d. __________________________________________________________.
3.
When you examine a casualty to detect a chest injury, you should:
a. Question the casualty if he is._____________________
b. Observe the casualty's bare chest and upper abdomen for __________
and depth.
c. Check for _______________________ on both sides of the chest.
d. Examine the ________________________(including the back) beneath
any overlying clothing.
e. Listen to the casualty's chest near the _______________ and compare
both sides of the chest for ___________, _____________, and equality
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