Key Terms
A nosebleed is also known as?
Epistaxis
These organs are located in the left lower quadrant.
Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Left Ovary in Females.
A core temperature of 104 F, altered mental status, and changes in sweating are all signs of what condition?
Heat Stroke
First degree burns affect this layer of skin.
Epidermis (superficial)
The act of sorting patients based on the severity of their injuries is known as?
Triage
These organs are located in the right lower quadrant.
Appendix, Large Intestine, Small Intestine Right Ovary in females.
List the signs and symptoms of increased intercranial pressure.
Headache, Nausea and Vomiting, Alerted Mental Status, Vision Changes, Seizures.
The degree of burn extends into the dermis and is known as a partial-thickness burn.
Second Degree
These organs are located in the left upper quadrant.
Portion of the liver, Stomach, Left Kidney, Pancreas, Spleen, Transverse Colon, portion of the Small Intestine.
Joint and muscle pain, fatigue, skin symptoms and in more serious conditions respiratory distress and neurological issues are indications of what condition.
Decompression Illness (The Bends)
This degree of burn may extend to the subcutaneous tissue and is often not painful.
Third Degree (full thickness)
These organs are located in the right upper quadrant.
Liver, Stomach, Gallbladder, Duodenum, Right Kidney, Pancreas, Transverse Colon
List the signs and symptoms of decompensated shock.
Hypotension, tachycardia, weak or absent peripheral pulses, rapid shallow breathing, cold clammy skin, altered mental status.
Using the rule of 9's, calculate this patients burn percentage.
42-year-old male with burns to the anterior right arm, anterior right leg, and abdomen.
22.5%
Name one hollow organ and one solid organ.
Hollow - Heart, intestines, bladder, gallbladder, stomach.
Solid - Liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, brain.
Using the rule of 9's calculate this patient burn percentage.
1-year-old female with burns to the head, chest, and abdomen.
36%