ATLS 11 Module #23: Ocular Trauma Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Graded A+

ATLS 11 Module #23: Ocular Trauma Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Graded A+ which part of the eye is being described: transparent layer, forms anterior boundary of anterior chamber, contiguous with sclera - answer-cornea which part of the eye is being described: filled with aqueous humor, space between cornea and lens - answer-anterior chamber which part of the eye is being described: cornea + sclera + conjunctiva + iris + lens - answer-anterior segment which part of the eye is being described: between lens and retina, vitreous humor fills - answer-posterior segment which part of the eye is being described: attachment of EOM to the sclera - answer-globe what is the name of the fascia that surrounds the cone of EOM and limits the ability of the mm to expand behind the eye - answer-tensons capsuleswhich part of the eye is being described: tendinous attachment medial and temporally, keeps the globe from moving forward - answer-eyelids examination steps of the eye - answer-vision pupils pressure additional (blood/swelling, restricted ROM) never check IOP if: - answer-open globe injury chemical injury tx and time - answer-morgan lens 1l NS or until pH neutral, tx within SECONDS compartment syndrome of the eye tx and time - answer-canthotomy and cantholysis within 60-90min swollen bruised and firm eyelids, blood under conjunctiva, poor ROM, afferent pupil defect, protruding, CLINICAL DX, NO IMAGING OR TESTS REQ - answer-orbital compartment syndrome misshapen eye, distorted pupil, FB in or protruding through the eye, pigment opening in cornea/sclera, pigment under conjunctiva, pointed/peaked pupil, blood in anterior chamber that blocks the red reflex - answer-open globe injury tx open globe injury - answer-shield/cap over eye, IV abx and tetanus, optho within 12-24hrs, minimize EOM, elevate hob 30deg, tx pain nausea and coughing, CT only if planned tx in house 1 mm cuts hyphema is a sign of - answer-blunt traumatx hyphema - answer-pain mgmt decreased EOMs with double vision, pain with EOM, nausea, lightheadedness - answer-orbital fx tx orbital fx - answer-consult optho tx eyelid lac and time - answer-keep lid wet, consult ophtho within 12-24hrs which chemical burn causes deeper ongoing ocular injury: alkali or acid - answer-alkali target ph in a pt with an ocular chemical injury - answer-7.0-7.3 list the three main vision saving procedures prior to ophtho eval - answer-irrigation, lateral canthotomy, shielding list the do NOTs when dealing with ocular injuries - answer-put pressure on eye patch