Bleeding and Soft Tissues Injuries Flashcards

1
Q

Hematoma

A

bleeding under the skin due to trauma

black or blue color

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2
Q

Hematemesis

A

Vomiting blood

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3
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Internal Bleeding

A

Bruising
Hematoma
Hematesis
Fractured Bones

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4
Q

Spurting, bright red blood comes from?

A

Arteries

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5
Q

Steady Flow of dark red blood comes from?

A

Veins

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6
Q

Slow oozing dark red blood comes from?

A

Capillaries

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7
Q

How much blood can be lost from a femur fracture?

A

a Liter

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8
Q

First step to controlling External Hemorrhage

A

Apply direct pressure w/ sterile dressing

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9
Q

Second step to controlling external hemorrhage

A

Apply a tourniquet

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10
Q

Epistaxis

A

Nose Bleed

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11
Q

What may be an indication of a skull fracture?

A

bloody nose

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12
Q

3 Types of soft tissue injuries

A

Open
Closed
Burn

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13
Q

Abrasion

A

scrape to the skin due to surface friction

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14
Q

Laceration

A

Jagged cut

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15
Q

Penetrating Wound

A

Puncture wound

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16
Q

Incision

A

sharp, clean cut

17
Q

Avulsion

A

flap of skin torn partially or completely loose

18
Q

Crush Injury

A

Blunt force, open or closed

19
Q

Management of Soft Tissue Inuries

A

Same as external bleeding

20
Q

Types of Closed injuries

A

Contusion
Hematoma
Crush injury

21
Q

RICES

A
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
Splint
22
Q

Compartment Syndrome

A

Caused by compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle in a closed space within the body

23
Q

Evisceration

A

Open abdominal injury w/ external organs protruding

24
Q

How to treat an evisceration

A

Cover with moist sterile dressing

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When should you move impaled objects?
if it creates an airway obstruction or prevents from adequate CPR
26
How do you treat open neck wound injuries?
cover with an occlusive dressing to prevent air embolism
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5 Basic Interventions for Bleeding and symptoms of Shock
``` Direct pressure High Flow oxygen Place patient supine Prevent heat loss High priority transport ```