Closed Wounds
In a closed wound, is the skin broken or unbroken?
Unbroken.
What is the major difference between an open wound and a closed wound?
In an open wound, the skin is broken.
What should you apply to a major open wound to help control bleeding?
Direct pressure with a sterile dressing.
“My skin was rubbed or scraped away.” What am I?
Abrasion.
Name ONE sign of wound infection.
Swelling/redness, warmth, throbbing pain, pus, red streaks, fever, or feeling ill.
What is another name for a bruise?
Contusion.
What type of wound occurs when the skin is rubbed or scraped away?
Abrasion.
What should you wear while controlling bleeding from an open wound?
Gloves.
“I am a collection of blood beneath the skin and may form a lump.” What am I?
Hematoma.
Should you wash your hands even if you wore gloves while providing wound care?
Yes.
What is a collection of blood beneath the skin called?
Hematoma.
What type of wound is an irregular or regular tear-like wound?
Laceration.
What should you monitor for when caring for a major open wound?
Signs of shock/blood loss.
“A piece of soft tissue or part of the body has been torn loose or completely off.” What am I?
Avulsion.
What two things listed on the slide can be used to clean a wound?
Soap and water OR sterile saline.
Name TWO signs of internal bleeding listed in the lecture.
tender/swollen/bruised/hard areas, rapid weak pulse, pale/blue/moist/cool skin, vomiting or coughing blood, excessive thirst, confusion, fainting, drowsiness, unconsciousness.
What type of injury occurs when a pointed object pierces or penetrates the skin?
Puncture.
Tourniquets can only be used on what part of the body?
Extremities/ limbs
“I was caused by a ripping or tearing force strong enough to tear a body part away from the body.” What am I?
Amputation.
What common skin condition is actually caused by a fungus despite its name?
Ringworm.
Turner’s sign and Cullen’s sign can be associated with what serious problem?
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage, acute pancreatitis, or abdominal bleeding.
Why should you NOT remove an embedded object from a puncture wound?
You risk damaging internal organs or causing more bleeding.
Name TWO situations listed in the lecture where tourniquet use may be indicated.
A large artery has been severed.
A limb has been partially or totally severed.
Mass-casualty incident where you cannot spend time applying direct pressure.
A tooth has been completely avulsed. According to the lecture, what should you place it in?
Milk.
According to the final slide, what THREE words describe the environment used to minimize infection?
Moist, clean, warm