Chapter 24 Questions Flashcards
The \_\_\_\_\_\_ is (are) our first line of defense against external forces. A) Extremities B) hair C) skin D) lips
skin
The skin covering the \_\_\_\_\_\_ is quite thick. A) Lips B) scalp C) ears D) eyelids
scalp
As the cells on the surface of the skin are worn away, new cells form in the \_\_\_\_\_\_ layer. A) Dermal B) germinal C) epidermal D) subcutaneous
germinal
The hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceuous glands are found in the: A) dermis B) germinal layer C) epidermis D) subcutaneous layer
dermis
The skin regulates temperature in a cold environment by:
A) secreting sweat through sweat glands
B) constricting the blood vessels
C) dilating the blood vessels
D) increasing the amount of heat that is radiated from the body’s surface
constricting the blood vessels
Closed soft-tissue injuries are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
A) pain at the site of injury
B) swelling beneath the skin
C) damage of the protective layer of skin
D) a history blunt trauma
damage of the protective layer of skin
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ occurs whenever a large blood vessel is damaged and bleeds A) contusion B) hematoma C) crushing injury D) avulsion
hematoma
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ is usually associated with extensive tissue damage A) contusion B) hematoma C) crushing inury D) avulsion
crushing injury
A hematoma can result from: A) a soft-tissue injury B) a fracture C) any injury to a large blood vessel D) all of the above
all of the above
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body for a long period of time A) contusion B) hematoma C) crushing injury D) avulsion
crushing injury
More extensive closed injuries may involve significant swelling and bleeding beneath the skin which could lead to: A) compartment syndrome B) contamination C) hypovolemic shock D) hemothorax
hypovolemic shock
Open soft-tissue wounds include all of the following EXCEPT: A) abrasions B) contusions C) lacerations D) avulsions
contusions
A laceration may be: A) linear B) deep C) jagged D) all of the above
all of the above
Because shootings usually end up in court, it is important to factually and completely document:
A) the circumstances surrounding any gunshot injury
B) the patient’s condition
C) the treatment given
D) all of the above
all of the above
All open wounds are assumed to be \_\_\_\_\_\_ and present a risk of infection A) contaminated B) life-threatening C) minimal D) extensive
contaminated
Before you begin caring for a patient with an open wound, you should:
A) survey the scene
B) follow standard precautions
C) be sure the patient has an open airway
D) all of the above
all of the above
Splinting an extremity even when there is no fracture can help to:
A) reduce pain
B) minimize damage to an already-injured extremity
C) make it easier to move the patient
D) all of the above
all of the above
Treatment for an abdominal evisceration includes:
A) pushing the exposed organs back into the abdominal cavity
B) covering the organs with dry dressings
C) flexing the knees and legs to relieve pressure on the abdomen
D) applying moist, adherent dressings
flexing the knees and legs to relieve pressure on the abdomen
An open neck injury may result in \_\_\_\_\_\_ if enough air is sucked into a blood vessel A) hypovolemic shock B) tracheal elevation C) air embolism D) subcutaneous emphysema
air embolism
Burns may result from: A) heat B) toxic chemicals C) electricity D) all of the above
all of the above
Factors that can aid in determining the severity of a burn include: A) the depth of the burn B) the extent of the burn C) whether critical areas are involved D) all of the above
all of the above
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns involve only the epidermis A) Full-thickness B) second-degree C) superficial D) third-degree
superficial
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns cause intense pain A) first-degree B) second-degree C) superficial D) third-degree
second-degree
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns may involve the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, or internal organs A) superficial B) partial-thickness C) full-thickness D) second-degree
full-thickness
Significant airway burns may be associated with:
A) singeing of the hair within the nostrils
B) hoarseness
C) hypoxia
D) all of the above
all of the above
The most important consideration when dealing with electrical burns is: A) standard precautions B) scene safety C) level of responsiveness D) airway
scene safety
Treatment of electrical burns includes: A) maintaining the airway B) monitoring the patient closely for respiratory or cardiac arrest C) splinting any suspected injuries D) all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following should NOT be used as an occlusive dressing? A) Gauze pads B) vaseline gauze C) aluminum foil D) plastic
gauze pads
Using elastic bandages to secure dressings may result in \_\_\_\_\_\_ if the injury swells or if the bandages are applied improperly A) additional tissue damage B) loss of a limb C) impaired circulation D) all of the above
all of the above
Burns are diffuse soft-tissue injuries created by destructive energy transfers from all of the following sources EXCEPT: A) thermal sources B) kinetic sources C) radiation sources D) electrical sources
kinetic sources
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an acute, potentially fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that affects all warm-blooded animals A) streptococcus B) rabies C) tuberculosis D) emboli
rabies
There are three types of ionizing radiation: ______, ______, and ______.
alpha, beta, and gamma
A person will sweat in an effort to ____ the body.
Cool
Nerve endings are located in the ____
dermis
When an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4 hours and arterial blood flow is compromised, ____ ____ can develop.
Crush syndrome
In cold weather, blood vessels in the skin will ____.
constrict
The only exceptions to the rule of not removing an impaled object are an object in the ____ that obstructs breathing and an object in the ____ that interferes with CPR.
Cheek, chest
____ burns can occur when skin is exposed to temperatures higher than ____ ºF
Thermal, 111
A(n) ____ is an injury in which part of the body is completely severed.
Amputation
The external layer of skin is the ____ and the inner layer is the ____.
epidermis, dermis
When the vessels of the skin dilate, heat is____ from the body.
Radiated
