Wounds and Trauma
What is a closed wound with bleeding under the skin called?
Contusion
What is the first step in suspected poisoning
Identify the substance if possible
Which burn is red, painful, and blanches?
Shallow partial-thickness
Mild alcohol intoxication causes what symptom
Impaired coordination
A triangular bandage is used for?
Arm sling
What type of wound occurs when skin is torn away?
avulsion
Inhaled poison primarily affects which body system?
Respiratory
Full-thickness burns destroy what skin layers?
all layers
Severe intoxication can cause?
Respiratory depression
A roller gauze bandage is used for
dressing secrurement
What chest injury requires monitoring for resp. distress
open chest wound
Absorbed poisons often cause which skin finding?
Irritation or burns
Flush with copious water
Opioids cause pinpoint pupils and what?
respiratory depression
A pressure bandage is used to
Control bleeding
Control bleeding
What change suggests severe poisoning?
Altered mental status
What should never be applied to burns?
ice
Stimulants like cocaine cause what vital sign changes?
Tachycardia and hypertension
Splints should immobilize where?
The joint above and below injury
What wound type has the highest infection risk?
Puncture wounds
Injected poisons require monitoring for what major reaction?
anaphylaxis
What is the top priority in electrical burns?
Safety! Make sure the power source is off
What is the priority with suspected drug overdose
Maintain airway
After bandaging, what is essential to check?
Circulation distal to site