Chest S&S
The term used when breathing is fast and shallow.
Tachypnea.
The first line of care for patients experiencing dyspnea.
High-flow oxygen.
Nausea, vomit containing blood and pain after blunt trauma may suggest this.
Internal hemorrhaging (bleeding).
The best patient position for an abdominal injury.
Supine with knees bent slightly (and support under knees).
One leg rotated outward may indicate this.
Pelvic fracture.
Paradoxical movement suggests this injury.
Flail Chest.
For this injury, support and immobilize the injured area using a soft, bulky object, such as a pillow or rolled blanket.
Rib Fracture.
An involuntary "protection" of the injury site.
Guarding.
The proper care for exposed abdominal organs.
Cover with a moist sterile dressing, plastic wrap (if available) and warm blanket.
A three-plane assessment of the pelvis should be done this many times.
One time.
A patient with chest trauma has absent breath sounds on one side.
Pneumothorax.
A common intervention for a patient with inadequate respirations.
Assisted Ventilations.
Severe blood loss may result from trauma to these three organs.
Liver, Spleen and Stomach.
True or False: A patient with a suspected AAA should be in the rapid transport category.
True.
This technique creates equal pressure on a fractured pelvis from all sides.
Pelvic binding.
The unusual crackling sensation beneath the skin when the affected area is touched.
Subcutaneous Emphysema.
To stabilize a flail chest, place these over the entire injured area.
Bulky dressings.
This term is used when internal organs begin to protrude through a major open wound.
Evisceration.
True of False: You should apply firm pressure to the abdomen to control external bleeding.
False - apply gentle pressure.
True or False: A log roll is recommended to place a backboard under a patient with a suspected pelvic injury.
False.
Tracheal deviation and/or jugular vein distention (JVD) suggest this injury.
Tension Pneumothorax.
After applying direct pressure with your glove hand, use this dressing for a patient with a penetrating chest wound (sucking chest wound).
Non-Occlusive Dressing.
A pulsating mass in the abdomen may suggest this injury.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
True or False: Avoid touching exposed organs and do not force them back into place.
True.
This "grinding" sound may be found when assessing a suspected pelvic fracture.
Crepitus.