NHA first aid and wounds

Question 1

• scrape or rub
  *superficial wound

Answer 1

abrasion

Question 2

*open injury typically caused by a sharp object causing a straight cut

Answer 2

incision

Question 3

• open injury jagged in nature caused by a sharp object

Answer 3

laceration

Question 4

*open wound that is caused by an instrument that delivers a stab
*usually limited bleeding

Answer 4

puncture

Question 5

*closed injury, also known as a bruise
*caused by blunt-force trauma

Answer 5

contusion

Question 6

*closed head trauma where head has been jolted or shaken
*possible CT scan (measure vitals)

Answer 6

concussion

Question 7

*stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon that connects muscle to bone

Answer 7

strain

Question 8

*stretching or tearing of ligament that connects bone to bone

Answer 8

sprain

Question 9

*break in bone
*open: skin is broken
*closed:no break in skin

Answer 9

fracture

Question 10

severe allergic reaction where circulatory shutdown and respiratory distress

Answer 10

anaphylaxis

Question 11

results from hypoxia in the brain usually due to a blood clot , or rupture of a blood vessel

Answer 11

stroke

Question 12

area of compromised skin integrity over a bony prominence that results from prolonged pressure.

Answer 12

pressure ulcer

Question 13

the body’s extreme response to an infection

Answer 13

sepsis

Question 14

a sudden blockage in your pulmonary arteries, the blood vessels that send blood to your lungs. It usually happens when a blood clot in the deep veins in your leg breaks off and travels to your lungs.

Answer 14

pulmonary embolism

Question 15

a collection of air outside the lung but within the pleural cavity
- air accumulation can apply pressure on the lung and make it collapse

Answer 15

pneumothorax

Question 16

when positioning a mayo stand, how far up do you set it

Answer 16

waist height

Question 17

any item that falls below the ________ is considered contaminated in a sterile field

Answer 17

waist

Question 18

what do you do before removing old dressing bandage

Answer 18

put a barrier under the wound to catch liquids
clean hands and put gloves on

Question 19

to remove the bandage, cut bandage where relative of the wound, try to keep what on the wound

Answer 19

to the side of wound and dressing
try to remove bandage without dressing

Question 20

if you feel resistance when taking off dressing, what do you do

Answer 20

irrigate the dressing with sterile saline
-never take off forcefully

Question 21

when inspecting the bandage, what should you note

Answer 21

if it has blood (sanguineous)
contains serum (serous)
purulent (contains pus)

Question 22

when placing a new bandage, you cleanse the wound with a sterile swab in which way
- after cleansing wound what to do with extra 2 swabs

Answer 22

top of the center of the wound and roll to the bottom
- clean sides of the wound (with different swabs)

Question 23

when placing a new sterile dressing, what do you want to make sure doesn’t happen- what to prevent this

Answer 23

not move the dressing
- place directly on the center of the wound

Question 24

when preparing for suture/staple removal, what are the beginning steps

Answer 24

note how many sutures/staples remain
inspect incision to insure it is completely closed
perform hand hygiene

Question 25

when removing sutures, which one do you remove first, and what order

Answer 25

remove 2nd one first, then do every other one

Question 26

to remove suture, you grab the ___ forceps and gently tug the knot _____

Answer 26

thumb
upwards

Question 27

you used ____ scissors to cut suture, and cut on the side of the knot that is ________

Answer 27

curved
closest to the skin

Question 28

when removing suture after its cut, pull the suture in which way

Answer 28

towards the wound

Question 29

what do you do during a bleeding emergency

Answer 29

Apply pressure,
elevate the site if possible,
apply ice,
limit movement,
keep the patient quiet,
monitor vital signs and
observe for signs of shock.

Question 30

signs of infection

Answer 30

Redness and swelling at or around the site
⦁Feeling hot to touch
drainage (other than clear)
fever
foul odor from site
malaise feeling unwell

Question 31

When a sharps container is _______ full, the container should be sealed and placed in the designated area for disposal

Answer 31

2/3

Question 32

cold sores is from

Answer 32

herpes simplex type 1 virus