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Chapter 24 Questions Flashcards

1
Q 
The \_\_\_\_\_\_ is (are) our first line of defense against external forces.
A) Extremities
B) hair
C) skin
D) lips
A

skin

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The skin covering the \_\_\_\_\_\_ is quite thick.
A) Lips
B) scalp
C) ears
D) eyelids
A

scalp

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3
Q 
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
A

germinal

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4
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The hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceuous glands are found in the:
A) dermis
B) germinal layer
C) epidermis
D) subcutaneous layer
A

dermis

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5
Q

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

A

constricting the blood vessels

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6
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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

A

damage of the protective layer of skin

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7
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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ occurs whenever a large blood vessel is damaged and bleeds
A) contusion
B) hematoma
C) crushing injury
D) avulsion
A

hematoma

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A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_ is usually associated with extensive tissue damage
A) contusion
B) hematoma
C) crushing inury
D) avulsion
A

crushing injury

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9
Q 
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
A

all of the above

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10
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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
A

crushing injury

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Q 
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
A

hypovolemic shock

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12
Q 
Open soft-tissue wounds include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) abrasions
B) contusions
C) lacerations
D) avulsions
A

contusions

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13
Q 
A laceration may be:
A) linear
B) deep
C) jagged
D) all of the above
A

all of the above

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14
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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

A

all of the above

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Q 
All open wounds are assumed to be \_\_\_\_\_\_ and present a risk of infection
A) contaminated
B) life-threatening
C) minimal
D) extensive
A

contaminated

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16
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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

A

all of the above

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17
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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

A

all of the above

18
Q

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

A

flexing the knees and legs to relieve pressure on the abdomen

19
Q 
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
A

air embolism

20
Q 
Burns may result from:
A) heat
B) toxic chemicals
C) electricity
D) all of the above
A

all of the above

21
Q 
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
A

all of the above

22
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns involve only the epidermis
A) Full-thickness
B) second-degree
C) superficial
D) third-degree
A

superficial

23
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns cause intense pain
A) first-degree
B) second-degree
C) superficial
D) third-degree
A

second-degree

24
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ burns may involve the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, or internal organs
A) superficial
B) partial-thickness
C) full-thickness
D) second-degree
A

full-thickness

25
Q

Significant airway burns may be associated with:
A) singeing of the hair within the nostrils
B) hoarseness
C) hypoxia
D) all of the above

A

all of the above

26
Q 
The most important consideration when dealing with electrical burns is:
A) standard precautions
B) scene safety
C) level of responsiveness
D) airway
A

scene safety

27
Q 
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
A

all of the above

28
Q 
Which of the following should NOT be used as an occlusive dressing?
A) Gauze pads
B) vaseline gauze
C) aluminum foil
D) plastic
A

gauze pads

29
Q 
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
A

all of the above

30
Q 
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
A

kinetic sources

31
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ 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
A

rabies

32
Q

There are three types of ionizing radiation: ______, ______, and ______.

A

alpha, beta, and gamma

33
Q

A person will sweat in an effort to ____ the body.

A

Cool

34
Q

Nerve endings are located in the ____

A

dermis

35
Q

When an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4 hours and arterial blood flow is compromised, ____ ____ can develop.

A

Crush syndrome

36
Q

In cold weather, blood vessels in the skin will ____.

A

constrict

37
Q

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.

A

Cheek, chest

38
Q

____ burns can occur when skin is exposed to temperatures higher than ____ ºF

A

Thermal, 111

39
Q

A(n) ____ is an injury in which part of the body is completely severed.

A

Amputation

40
Q

The external layer of skin is the ____ and the inner layer is the ____.

A

epidermis, dermis

41
Q

When the vessels of the skin dilate, heat is____ from the body.

A

Radiated

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