Trauma Overview
other name that could be used for involuntary muscles
What is Smooth
Battles signs and raccoon eyes are signs of?
basal skull fracture
MOST common complication of applying a splint or bandage improperly
What is impairing circulation?
the main artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and delivers it to all the other arteries that carry blood to the soft tissue.
What is Aorta
A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficent circulation so that every body part can perform its function; also called hypoperfusion
What is Shock
Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a result of body part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.
What is An Abrasion
Which of the following are used during spinal motion restriction? (Select 2)
A) long spine board
B) rigid cervical collar
C) ambulance stretcher
D) head immobilizer
E) medical duct tape
F) back splint
A) long spine board
B) rigid cervical collar
Minimum BSI equipment should you wear for a trauma assessment involving a possible sprained ankle
What are gloves
The slowing of an object
What is deceleration
A sucking chest wound is also known as
A) open pneumothorax
B) Flail chest
C) hemothorax
D) pulmonary embolism
A) open pneumothorax
You are assessing a patient who was struck in the head by a softball. She is having difficulty remembering events prior to the injury. This is known as?
retrograde amnesia
condition that is the most likely and gives us the greatest concern as a result of a lightning strike injury
What is Cardiac involvement?
A black foul smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood.
What is Melena
How many vertebrae are in the cervical collar?
7
method used to open the airway of a patient with a spinal injury
What is Jaw Thrust?
the forces or energy transmission applied to the body that cause injury.
What is Mechanism of Injury (MOI)
Your patient presents with paradoxical motion and severe respiratory distress. You should immediately do which?
A) Apply a bulky dressing to the chest
B) Administer oxygen via nasal canula
C) Tape the patient's ribs
D) Begin BVM ventilations
D) Begin BVM ventilations
Burns that affects all skin layers and may affect the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, and internal organs, leaving the area dry, leathery, and white, dark brown or charred.
What is Full Thickness Burn (3rd degree)
Your trauma patient presents with the following vitals: BP 180/100, pulse 57, respirations of 9. You should suspect?
A) hypovolemic shock
B) neurogenic shock
C) TBI with increased ICP
D) concussion injury
C) TBI with increased ICP
What should be done to reduce the risk of an air embolism for a large open neck wound?
occlusive dressing