Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

Vocal cord nodules are due to excessive use of vocal cords and are usually _____ (uni- or bilateral)

Epidural hematoma may present on physical exam with _____ palsy

_____ is caused by GAS and enters through trauma openings causing infection and ultimately necrotic skin with large bullae.

Patients with basilar skull fractures may have _____ ("Battle's Sign")

Abdominal trauma can result in superior bladder wall rupture, result in _____-peritoneal leakage of urine

_____ is an overuse injury of young, female athletes with anterior knee pain.

_____ pneumothorax may be due to iatrogenic causes, such as bronchoscopy, subclavian line placement, thoracentesis, barotrauma

Patients who have been hit by lightning will present with a characteristic _____ skin finding

A _____ presents with a "popping/snap" sound during sexual intercourse; resulting in penile pain, swelling, and ecchymosis