Chapter 26: Soft-Tissue Injuries

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Abrasion

Question 2

An injury in which part of the body is completely severed.

Answer 2

Amputation

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Avulsion

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Burns (i.e. - chemical, electrical, thermal, frictional, toxic, or nuclear radiation)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Closed Injuries

Question 6

Swelling within a confined anatomic compartment that produces dangerous pressure, characterized, by extreme pain, decreased pain sensation, pain on stretching of affected muscles, and decreased power.

Answer 6

Compartment Syndrome

Question 7

An injury that causes bleeding beneath the skin but does not break the skin.

Answer 7

Contusion (Bruise)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Crush Syndrome

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Crushing Injury

Question 10

Discoloration associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding.

Answer 10

Ecchymosis

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Epidermis

Question 12

The displacement of organs outside the body.

Answer 12

Eviceration

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Contamination

Question 14

The fiberlike connective tissues that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments.

Answer 14

Fascia

Question 15

A burn caused by an open flame.

Answer 15

Flame Burn

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Flash Burn

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

Full Thickness Burns

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Hematoma

Question 19

Objects that penetrate the skin but remain in place.

Answer 19

Impaled Objects

Question 20

A sharp, smooth cut in the skin.

Answer 20

Incision

Question 21

A deep, jagged cut in the skin.

Answer 21

Laceration

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Mucous Membranes

Question 23

AN airtight dressing that protects a wound from air and bacteria; a commercial vented version allows air to passively escape from the chest, while an unvented dressing may be made of petroleum jelly-based (Vaseline) gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic.

Answer 23

Occlusive Dressing

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Open Injuries