Module 6

Question 1

What is Kinetic Energy

Answer 1

the energy of a moving object. (More speed- more energy is absorbed or transferred on impact)

Question 2

Calculating Kinetic Energy

Answer 2

Kinetic Energy (KE)= mass x velocity2 /2

Question 3

What is Injury Pattern

Answer 3

set of problems associated with a specific source of trauma

Question 4

Define the Stopping Distance of an impact

Answer 4

amount of space necessary for kinetic energy to dissipate during an impact.

Question 5

Solid Organs

Answer 5

Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, Kidney

Question 6

Hollow Organs

Answer 6

Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder

Question 7

Types of Mechanism of Injury

Answer 7

1- Impact/blunt
2-Penetrating
3-Rotational
4-Crush
5-Blast

Question 8

Impact/ Blunt Injury

Answer 8

kinetic energy is transmitted through, but does not break, the skin results in bruised tissues, internal bleeding, broken bones, and organ damage

Question 9

Penetrating Injury

Answer 9

breaks the skin and damages underlying structures

Question 10

Rotational Injuries

Answer 10

occur when energy is transmitted to the body in a twisting direction- turning an ankle while hiking, dislocating a shoulder after catching a ski pole on a tree branch, or twisting the lower leg and causing a spiral tibia fracture

Question 11

Blast Injuries

Answer 11

caused by an explosive force and are divided into four categories: primary, secondary, tertiary, and miscellaneous (or quaternary) injuries

Question 12

Trauma Centers

Answer 12

(ACS) designates each trauma center at one of five levels based on the specialization, complexity, and availability of care that the facility can accommodate

Question 13

Golden Hour

Answer 13

The first hour following a life-threatening injury is a crucial period during which survival rates may be improved if critical injuries are identified and properly managed.

Question 14

Closed Injuries

Answer 14

result in damage to structures beneath the skin or mucous membranes while the overlying skin surface remains intact.

Question 15

Contusions

Answer 15

the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, is not disrupted, but cells within the dermis are injured and the smallest blood vessels are torn. Typically produced by a blunt force

Question 16

Crush Injury

Answer 16

produced when an excessive force strikes the body/when a force is continuously applied to the body over an extended period. The resulting degree of tissue damage depends on several factors: the amount of force involved, the severity of the crushing, and the duration of the force applied.

Question 17

Compartment Syndrome

Answer 17

damaged cell walls begin to leak fluid into the potential space that lies between them. If this resultant swelling, or edema, continues to expand within a large muscle’s connective tissue covering, the pressure within the tissues may increase to dangerous levels

Question 18

DCAP-BTLS

Answer 18

deformity, contusions, abrasions/avulsions, punctures/penetrations, burns/bleeding/bruises, tenderness, lacerations, swelling

Question 19

Superficial (1st degree burn)

Answer 19

burns epidermis- no blisters

Question 20

Partial thickness (2nd degree burn)

Answer 20

Burns Epidermis and Dermis- blistering and wet appearence

Question 21

Full thickness (3rd degree burn)

Answer 21

Burns Epidermis, Dermis and underlying tissues. Charred, white, dry

Question 22

Full thickness Burn

Answer 22

Burns down to muscle and bone- appears black

Question 23

Hemostatic Dressing

Answer 23

contains a topical hemostatic agent that promotes clotting.

Question 24

occlusive dressing

Answer 24

used to cover sucking chest wounds and open neck wounds with an airtight layer of sterile Vaseline gauze, plastic cling wrap, or aluminum foil. For chest wound, seal only three sides to allow air to escape.

Question 25

RISE(treatment)

Answer 25

Rest
Ice
Splint
Elevate

Question 26

Ecchymosis

Answer 26

A bruise; discoloration of the skin associated with a closed wound; signifies bleeding within the skin.

Question 27

Exsanguination

Answer 27

Massive blood loss resulting in death; the process of bleeding to death.