Chapter 12: Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Mechanism of injury
A
Combined strength, direction, and nature of forces that injured your patient
2
Q
Index of suspicion
A
Your anticipation of possible injuries based on your analysis of the event
3
Q
Decorticate Posturing
A
Arms flexed, legs extended
4
Q
Decerebrate posturing
A
Arms and legs extended
5
Q
Semi-fowlers position
A
Sitting up at 45 degree angle
6
Q
Subcutaneous emphysema
A
Crackling sensation caused by air just underneath the skin
7
Q
Cullen’s sign
A
Bruising over the umbilicus
8
Q
Grey Turner’s sign
A
Bruising ove the flanks
9
Q
Periorbital ecchymosis
A
Black and blue discoloration surrounding the eye sockets
10
Q
Battle’s sign
A
Black and blue discoloration over the mastoid process
