Chapter 21 Flashcards
Emergency Medical Care Procedures
The index of suspicion is derived directly from ……………
mechanism of injury
When is it acceptable to move a patient with a suspected pelvic fracture?
when absolutely necessary after MAST garments have been applied to stabilize the pelvic region
True or False? A patient experiencing respiratory difficulty should be forced to lie down in order to ease their breathing and reduce the workload on the body.
false
When performing a needle chest decompression, what is the preferred size of the needle required to adequately decompress the chest?
14 gage
What is the usual dose of morphine for adult patients in severe pain?
10 - 20 mg
What type of suture material is best used for surface closures and cause very little tissue reaction?
Dermalon
What degree of thermal burns to the skin is characterized by epidermal blisters, mottled appearance, and a red base? Damage extends into but not through the dermis. Recovery usually takes 2 to 3 weeks.
second degree burn