Chapter 24: Soft-Tissue Injuries Flashcards

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1
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Loss or damage of the superficial layer of skin as a result of a body part rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface

A

abrasion

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An injury in which part of the body is completely severed

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amputation

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3
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An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a flap

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avulsion

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4
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Injuries in which soft tissue damage occurs as a result from thermal heat, frictional heat, toxic chemicals, electricity, or nuclear radiation

A

burns

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5
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Injuries in which damage occurs beneath the skin or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact

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closed injuries

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6
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Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue

A

compartment syndrome

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A burn caused by direct contact with a hot object

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contact burn

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The presence of infective organisms or foreign bodies such as dirt, gravel, or metal.

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contamination

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A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath the skin without breaking the skin

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contusion

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10
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An injury that occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body

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crushing injury

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11
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Significant metabolic derangement that develops when crushed extremities or body parts remain trapped for prolonged periods. This can lead to renal failure and death.

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crush syndrome

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12
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The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels

A

dermis

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13
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discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding

A

ecchymosis

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14
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The outer layer of skin that acts as a watertight protective covering

A

epidermis

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15
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The displacement of organs outside the body

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evisceration

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16
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The fiberlike connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments

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fascia

17
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A burn caused by an open flame

A

flame burn

18
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A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such as in an explosion

A

flash burn

19
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Burns that affect all skin layers and may affect the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, and internal organs, leaving the area dry, leathery, and white, dark brown, or charred

A

full-thickness (third-degree) burns

20
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Blood collected within the body’s tissues or in a body cavity

A

hematoma

21
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A sharp, smooth cut

A

incision

22
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A jagged, open wound

A

laceration

23
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The linings of the body cavities and passages that are in direct contact with the outside environment

A

mucous membranes

24
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Dressings made of petrolatum (Vaseline) gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic that prevents air and liquids from entering or exiting a wound

A

occlusive dressings

25
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Injuries in which there is a break in the surface of the skin or the mucous membrane, exposing deeper tissue to potential contamination

A

open injuries

26
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Burns affecting the epidermis and some portion of the dermis but not the subcutaneous tissue, characterized by blisters and skin that is white to red, moist, and mottled.

A

partial-thickness (second-degree) burns

27
Q

An injury resulting from a sharp, pointed object

A

penetrating wound

28
Q

Describes an animal that is infected with rabies

A

rabid

29
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A system that assigns percentages to sections of the body, allowing calculation of the amount of skin surface involved in the burn area

A

rule of nines

30
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A burn caused by hot liquids

A

scald burn

31
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A burn caused by exposure to hot steam

A

steam burn

32
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Burns affecting only the epidermis, characterized by skin that is red but not blistered or actually burned through

A

superficial (first-degree) burns

33
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burns caused by heat

A

thermal burns