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CH. 31 SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA Flashcards

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1
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an injury in which a portion of the body is denuded of the epidermis by scraping or rubbing

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abrasion

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fat tissue

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adipose

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an injury in which part of the body is completely severed

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amputation

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an injury that leaves a piece of skin or other tissue partially or completely torn away from the body

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avulsion

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material used to secure a dressing in place

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bandage

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the factors that cause cells to migrate into an area

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chemotactic factors

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an injury in which damage occurs beneath the skin or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact

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closed wound

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protein that gives tensile strength to the connective tissues of the body

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collagen

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a condition that develops when the edema and swelling result in increased pressure within soft tissues, causing circulation to be compromised, possibly resulting in tissue necrosis

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compartment syndrome

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10
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a bruise

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contusion

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an injury in which the body or part of the body is crushed, preventing tissue function resulting in permanent tissue damage

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crush injury

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12
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significant metabolic derangement that can lead to renal failure and death. Develops when crushed extremities or other body parts remain trapped for prolonged periods

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crush syndrome

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a dense layer of fibrous tissue below the subcutaneous tissue; composed of tough bands of tissue that ensheath muscles and other internal structures

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deep fascia

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a traumatic injury that results in the soft tissue of a part of the body being drawn downward like a glove being removed

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degloving

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15
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to release granules into the surrounding tissue

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degranulate

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the inner layer of skin, containing hair follicle roots, glands, blood vessels, and nerves

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dermis

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material used to directly cover a wound

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dressing

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extravasation of blood under the skin to produce a black and blue mark

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ecchymosis

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a protein that gives the skin its elasticity

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elastin

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20
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the outermost layer of the skin

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epidermis

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21
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the formation of fresh epithelial tissue to heal a wound

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epithelialization

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22
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reddening of the skin

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erythema

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a surgical procedure that cuts away fascia to relieve pressure

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fasciotomy

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an infection commonly caused by Clostridium perfringens. The result is tissue destruction and gas production that may lead to death

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gangrene

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the first step in the formation of urine; calculated to determine renal function

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glomerular filtration

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cells that contain granules

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granulocytes

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material between cells

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ground substance

28
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a localized collection of blood in the soft tissues as a result of injury or a broken blood vessel

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hematoma

29
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types of injuries that occurs when a foreign material is forcefully injected into soft tissue

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high pressure injection injuries

30
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the tendency to constancy or stability in the body’s internal environment

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homeostasis

31
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an increased level of potassium in the blood

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hyperkalemia

32
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an increased level of phosphate in the blood

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hyperphosphatemia

33
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an abnormal scar with excess collagen the does not extend over the wound margins

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hypertrophic scar

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a wound usually made deliberately as in surgery; a clean cut, as opposed to laceration

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incision

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the skin

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integument

36
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an abnormal scar found in people with heavily pigmented skin

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keloid scar

37
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a wound made by tearing or cutting tissues

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laceration

38
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inflammation of the lymph channel

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lymphangitis

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WBCs that function to remove invading pathogens

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lymphocytes

40
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cells that are responsible for protecting the body against infection

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macrophages

41
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the pigment that gives skin its color

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melanin

42
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a key component of ground substance that is a polysaccharide that forms complexes with proteins

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mucopolysaccharide gel

43
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a protein found in muscle released into circulation after a crush injury whose circulation may produce kidney damage

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myoglobin

44
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death of tissue form bacterial infection, caused by more than one infecting organism

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necrotizing faciitis

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development of new blood vessels to aid in healing injured soft tissue

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neovascularization

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an injury in which there is a break in the surface of the skin

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open wound

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a narrow strip of tissue by which an avulsed piece of tissue remains connected to the body

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pedicle

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a stab injury from a pointed object, such as a nail or knife

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puncture wound

49
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describes an animal that is infected with rabies

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rabid

50
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destruction of muscle tissue leading to a release of potassium and myoglobin

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rhabdomyolysis

51
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a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of a scar

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scar revision

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the gland located in the dermis that secretes sebum

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sebaceous gland

53
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an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands

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sebum

54
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beneath the skin

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subcutaneous

55
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the pattern of tautness of the skin, arranged over body structures and affects how well the wound heals

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tension lines

56
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deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist resulting from damage to forearm muscles; develops from muscle ischemia and is associated with compartment syndrome

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volkmann contracture

EMT-P (PAR 211-TRAUMA) (10 decks)

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