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Pt care
patho phys
Vocab
100

A hemostatic agent would be used to:

​-treat wounds with a lower risk of infection
-control serious hemorrhage when application of a tourniquet is not possible
-allow exudate from the wound to mesh with the dressing material
-provide cushioning support​

control serious hemorrhage when application of a tourniquet is not possible

100

How often to ice an injury

20min on and 20min off

100

RICES

R- rest

I- ice

C- compression

E- elevate

S- splint

100

Pedicle

the skin that keeps an avulsion still attached

200

When a pt has multiple open wounds to an extremity you should consider the use of which of the following to allow for constant pressure over large areas?

​-hemostatic dressing
-occlusive dressing
-tourniquet
-air splint​

air splint

200

Applying a dressing

irrigate with NS or sterile water 

apply dressing

do not remove dressing

200

What is crush syndrome?

prolonged compression force that impairs muscle metabolism and circulation that can cause systemic problems

200

Paronychia

bacterial infection near the nail plate
300

When applying a bandage to an open wound that does not have active bleeding what should you do first?

​-clean blood around dressing
-irrigate the wound with NS and sterile water
-apply direct pressure for 15min
-apply a dressing over the site​

irrigate the wound with NS or sterile water

300

wet dressing are usually limited to: (2)

superficial burns

eviserated intestines 

300

What is compartment syndrome?

increase in the amount of material in a compartment caused by a tight bandage, open fx, internal bleeding

300

keloid scar

abnormal scar usually in dark pigmented people and extends past wound margins

400

During the process of wound healing, hemostasis;

​-is a physiologic process in which the body's platelets are destroyed
-permanently stops the would from bleeding and facilitates healing
-occurs when the bone marrow transiently produces more red blood cells
-temporarily stops bleeding via vasoconstriction and platelet aggregation​

temporarily stops bleeding via vasoconstriction and platelet aggregation 

400

What dressing is used for open injuries to the neck?

Occlusive

400

What do red streaks adjacent to the wound indicate?

lymphangitis

400

Hypertrophic scar

abnormal scar with extra collagen but does not extend past wound margins

500

Which of the following is most common cause for necrotizing fasciitis?

​-​clostridium tetani
-fungal infection
-group A streptococcus
-clostridium perfringens ​​

group A streptococcus

500

GSW to right thigh and disoriented, how to stop bleeding?

pressure dressing

500

What causes gangrene?

clostridium perfringens

500

Ecchymosis

extravasation of blood under skin causing black and blue marks