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Module12b Flashcards

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1
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A hematoma develops when…

A

Large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged

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2
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Patients with full thickness (3rd degree) burns generally do not complain of pain because…

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The nerve endings have been destroyed

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3
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Which of the following conditions has the greatest potential to be accompanied by internal bleeding?

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Spinal injury

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4
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Which of the following open soft tissue injuries is limited to the superficial layer of skin and results in the least amount of blood loss?

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Abrasion

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5
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Which of the following is considered to be a critical burn?

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Circumferential partial thickness burns to the chest

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During your assessment of a 22-year-old male who was assaulted, you note widespread contusions and abrasions to his face, chest, and abdomen. His pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cool and clammy. You should…

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Administer oxygen and prepare for rapid transport

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What layer of skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?

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Epidermis

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A laceration…

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Is a jagged cut caused by a sharp object or a blunt force trauma

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9
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And abdominal evisceration…

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Occurs when organs protrude through an open wound

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10
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When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should…

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Brush away the chemical before flushing with water

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11
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In addition to external bleeding, the most significant risk that an open soft tissue injury exposes a patient to is…

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Infection

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12
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Which of the following most accurately describes septic shock?

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Bacterial damage to the vessel wall, wicking blood vessels, and vasodilation

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13
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Clinical signs of compensated shock include all the following except…

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Absent peripheral pulses

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14
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Pulmonary edema and impaired ventilation occur during…

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Cardiogenic shock

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15
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A 25-year-old unrestrained female struck the steering wheel with her chest when her car hit a tree while traveling at a high rate of speed. She is experiencing signs and symptoms of shock, which you suspect are the result of intrathoracic bleeding. Which of the following interventions will provide this patient with the greatest chance for survival?

A

Rapid transport to a trauma center

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16
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A closed soft tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called a/an…

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Contusion

17
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Neurogenic shock occurs when…

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Failure of the nervous system causes widespread vasodilation

18
Q

When perfusion to the core of the body decreases…

A

Blood is shunted away from the skin

19
Q

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is most correct?

A

The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings

20
Q

Functions of the skin include all the following except…

A

The production of key antibodies

21
Q

Burns are most appropriately classified according to…

A

Depth and extent

22
Q

Hypovolemic shock caused by severe burns is the result of a loss of…

A

Plasma

23
Q

According to the Palmer method for estimating the extent of a patient’s burns, the palm of the patient’s hand is equal to… Percent of the body surface area.

A

One

24
Q

Which of the following statements regarding penetrating injuries is most correct?

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External bleeding may be minimal but internal injuries can be extensive

25
Q

A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a…

A

First-degree burn

26
Q

Which of the following would most likely result in hemorrhagic shock?

A

Liver laceration

27
Q

When caring for an amputated body part, the EMT – B should…

A

Keep it cool without allowing it to freeze

28
Q

A partial thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the…

A

Dermal layer

29
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In addition to severe bleeding, the most life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury is…

A

An air embolism

30
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A 56-year-old male is found semi conscious by his wife. Your assessment reveals that his respirations are shallow and rapid, his pulse is rapid and irregular, and his blood pressure is low. The patient’s wife states that he complained of left arm pain and nausea the day before, but would not allow her to call 911. The most likely cause of this patient’s present condition is…

A

Cardiogenic hypoperfusion

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