FISDAP TRAUMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED) WITH RATIONALES /ALREADY GRADED A+ Patients with significant closed head injuries often have pupillary abnormalities and: A) paralysis. B) paresthesia. C) hypertension. D) tachycardia. - ANSWER- C) hypertension.Closed head injuries can cause a variety of signs and symptoms. In addition to pupillary abnormalities (ie, unequal pupils, sluggishly reactive pupils), a classic finding that indicates a significant increase in intracranial pressure is Cushing's triad. This trio of findings includes hypertension; bradycardia; and abnormal breathing, which can vary from slow and irregular to rapid and deep. In contrast to an incision, a laceration: A) is a jagged cut. B) is a superficial injury. C) bleeds more severely. D) usually involves an artery. - ANSWER- A) is a jagged cut. A laceration is a jagged cut caused by a sharp object or a blunt force that tears the tissue, whereas an incision is a sharp, smooth cut. The depth of the injury can vary; it can extend through the skin and subcutaneous tissue or into the underlying muscles and adjacent nerves and blood vessels. Lacerations and incisions can involve arteries, veins, or both, potentially resulting in severe bleeding. Which of the following clinical findings is consistent