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Soft Tissue II
terminology and definitions for soft tissue injuries
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To control profuse bleeding resulting from an injury caused by an impaled object | position your gloved hand on either side of the the object and exert downward pressure. |
| If a patient has an impaled object in the eye, use a combination of | 4X4s and a paper cup |
| Avulsed parts torn from the body should be wrapped and placed in a | plastic bag on top of a sealed bag of ice |
| The most effective treatment for an amputation is to | place a snug pressure dressing over the stump. |
| To treat a neck laceration, use this type of bandage. | occlusive |
| When applying pressure to a neck wound, be careful not to | compress both carotids at the same time |
| A car driver pitches forward after a head on collision and strikes her chest on the steering wheel. This is an example of: | compression injury |
| An injury with an entrance and exit is a: | perforating puncture |
| Treatment for an open chest wound includes: | maintaining an open airway, administering high concentration oxygen, sealing the open wound. |
| Air trapped in the chest cavity can: | put pressure on the heart and lungs, reduce cardiac output, affect the oxygenation of blood. |
| Trachial deviation to the uninjured side, distended neck veins, and uneven chest wall movement are signs of: | pneumothorax or tension pneumothorax |
| Distended neck veins, bloodshot bulging eyes, and head/neck/shoulders that appear dark blue are signs of: | traumatic asphyxia |
| Partially digested blood that is vomited looks like | coffee grounds |
| Signs of an abdominal injury include: | lacerations & puncture wounds to the lower back, large bruised area on the abdomen, indications of developing shock |
| Symptoms of an abdominal injury include: | cramps, nausea, thirst |
| What positioning is used for a person with an abdominal injury? | supine- with legs flexed at knees |
| When covering an exposed abdominal organ, what type of dressing should be applied to the wound site? | a saline moistened dressing |
| In addition to physical damage, many burn patients also suffer from | emotional and psychological problems |
| This type of burn only involved the epidermis. | superficial, 1st degree |
| This type of burn results in deep intense pain, blisters, and mottled skin. | partial-thickness, 2nd degree |
| This type of burn poses a risk of severe internal injuries. | electrical burn |
| This type of burn may remain on the skin and continue burning for hours. | chemical burn |
| This type of burn may involve airway injury. | burn to the face |
| This type of burn may interrupt circulation to distal tissues. | circumferential |
| A burn the size of 5 palms would cover approximately this % of the body area. | 5% |
| Patients under the age of ___ and over the age of ___ have the most severe body responses to burns. | under 5, over 55 |
| A partial-thickness burn that involves less than 15% of the body surface is classified as: | minor |
| A partial-thickness burn that involves between 15% and 30% of the body surface is classified as: (10%-20% for children) | moderate |
| A partial-thickness burn that involves more than 30% of the body surface is classified as: | critical |
| A patient weith a partial-thickness burn to their entire back should be | wrapped in a dry, sterile burn sheet. |
| Primary care for a patient with a chemical burn is to | wash away the chemical with flowing water. |
| If _____ ________ is the burn agent, brush it from the patient's skin and flush with water. | dry lime |
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