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terminology and definitions for soft tissue injuries

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