HIGH YIELD-PHYSICAL INJURIES

Question 1

what are the types of mechanical injuries?

Answer 1

abrasion
contusion
laceration
incised wound
gunshot wound

Question 2

what are the thermal injuries?

Answer 2

hypothermia

hyperthermia

Question 3

what are the examples of hypothermia?

Answer 3

direct/indirect chilling
trench foot
frostbite
generalized hypothermia

Question 4

what are the examples of hyperthermia?

Answer 4

burns
internal thermal injury
generalized hyperthermia

Question 5

what is this type of hypothermia?

slow, chilling induces vasoconstriction

paralysis of vasomotor control

increased permeability and edema

Answer 5

trench foot

Question 6

what is this type of hypothermia?

sudden, sharp changes in temp

vasoconstriction

localized hyperviscosity

Answer 6

frostbite

Question 7

this type of hyperthermia injury is due to inhalation of hot fumes with a ground glass hazy appearance due to hyaline membrane on chest x-ray

Answer 7

internal thermal injury

Question 8

generalized hyperthermia due to prolonged exposure can cause these subtype injuries?

Answer 8

heat cramps

heat exhaustion

heat stroke

Question 9

name this generalized hyperthermia?

cramping

Answer 9

heat cramps

Question 10

name this generalized hyperthermia?

sudden onset of prostration and collapse due to failure of electrolytes

Answer 10

heat exhaustion

Question 11

name this generalized hyperthermia?

assoc with high ambient temp and high humidity

• cessation of sweating
• increased core temp 106 degree

Answer 11

heat stroke