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PSCL INJRS Flashcards

1
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Definition of physical injuries

A

Effect of some forms of stimulus on the body

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2
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Wounds brought about by blunt instrument EXCEPT

a. puncture wound
b. contusion
c. hematoma
d. laceration

A

A

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3
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Wound brought about by tearing force

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laceration

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4
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Gunshot or shrapnel
wounds brought about by:
a. blunt instrument
b. sharp insturment
c. tearing force
d. chemical explosion
A

D

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5
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Wound brought about by sharp instrument except

a. laceration
b. incised wound
c. puncture
d. stab

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A

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6
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Type of wound that involves only layers of skin

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superficial

otherwise, deep: beyond layers of skin

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7
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Type of wound in which the wounding agent enters the body but did not come out or the mere piercing of a solid organ or tissue

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Penetrating wound

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8
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When the wounding agent produces communication between the inner and outer portions of hollow organs

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Perforating wound

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9
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Physical injury which is located at the site of application of force

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Coup injury

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10
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Physical injury found opposite the site of application of force

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Countre-croup

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11
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physical injury located not at the site nor opposite the site of the application of force but in some areas offering least resistance to the force applied.

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coup-contre-croup

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12
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injury located not at the site nor opposite the site of the application of force but in some areas offering the least resistance to the force applied

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Locus minoris resistencia

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13
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type of wound that is the result of a person’s instinctive reaction of self protection

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defense wound

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14
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the nature and shape of an object or instrument which infers the object or instrument causing it

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patterned wound

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15
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wound produced on one’s self as distinguished from suicide, the person has no intention to end his life

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self-inflicted wound

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16
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Legal classification of physical injuries:
unlawful and violent deprival of another of the use of a part of the body so as to render him less able in fighting either to defend himself or to annoy his adversary. Removal of other parts of the body other than the organ of reproduction may be classified as such

A

Mayhem

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17
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Legal classification of physical injuries:

The act of looping or cutting off any part or parts of the liviing body

A

Mutilation

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18
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Legal classification of physical injuries:
Committed by anyone who shall wond, beat or assault another and the offended party is incapacitated for labor for more than 30 days

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Serious physical injuries

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19
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Legal classification of physical injuries:

Period of medical attendance is >10 days but <30days

A

less serious physical injuries

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20
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Legal classification of physical injuries:

Incapacitation of victim from labor : 1-9days or require medical attendance during the same period.

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Slight physical injury

21
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Legal classification of physical injuries:
physical injuries which did not prevent the offended party from engaging in his habitual work or which did not require medical attendance

A

Slight physical injury

22
Q

Medical Classification of wounds:

When wound is just underneath the layers of the skin

A

Closed wounds; superficial

23
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Medical Classification of wounds:

Circumscribed extravasation of blood in the subcutaneous tissue or underneath the mucous membrane

A

Petechiae

24
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Medical Classification of wounds:
Effusion of blood into the tissues underneath the skin on account of the rupture of the blood vessels as a result of the application of blunt force or violence

A

Contusion

25
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Medical Classification of wounds:

a.k.a. blood cyst. blood tumor, bukol

A

Hematoma

26
Q

Statement that favors contusion

a. blood accumulates in newly formed cavity underneath the skin
b. skin is always elevated
c. no blood when lesion is aspirated
d. AOTA
e. NOTA

A

C; hematoma: aspiration will show presence of blood and subsequent depression of the elevated lesion

27
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Medical Classification of wounds:
partial or complete disruption in the continuity of a muscular or ligamentous support of a joint. It is usually caused by a blow, kick or torsion force

A

Sprain

28
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Medical Classification of wounds:

Dispalcement of the articular surface of bones entering into the formation of a joint

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Disclocation

29
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Medical Classification of wounds:

Solution of continuity of bone resulting from violence or some exsiting pathology

A

Fracture

30
Q

Which fracture?
There is no break in continuity of the overlaying skin or where the external air has no point of access to the site of injury

A

Closed or simpe fracture

31
Q

Which fracture?

Fracture with open wound

A

Open or compound fracture

32
Q

Which fracture?

Bone is fragmented

A

Comminuted fracture

33
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Which fracture?

only one side of the bone is broken while the other side is merely bent

A

Greenstick fracture

34
Q

Which fracture?

Forms a crack; commonly observed in flat bones

A

Linear

35
Q

Which fracture?

break forms a spiral manner as observed in long bones

A

Spiral

36
Q

Which fracture?

caused by weakness of the bone due to disease rather than violence

A

Pathologic

37
Q

Medical Classification of wounds:
Overstretching, instead of an actual tearing or the rupture of a muscle or ligament which may not be associated with the joint

A

Strain

38
Q

Medical Classification of wounds:

Incomplete or partial dislocation

A

Subluxation

39
Q

Jarring or stunning of the brain characterized by more or less complete suspension of its functions as a result of injury to the head.

A

Cerebral Concussion (comotio cerebri)

40
Q

Open wounds (5)

A
  1. Abrasion
  2. Incised wound
  3. Stab wound
  4. Punctured wound
  5. Lacerated wound
41
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produced by the penetration of a sharp pointed and sharp edged instrument like a knife, saber, dagger, scissors. edges are clean cut, regular and direct

A

stab wound

42
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Produced by sharp-edged (cutting) or sharp linear edge of the instrument. Edges are clean cut, wound is straight, shallow near the extremities and deeper at the middle portion

A

Incised wound

43
Q

wound that is result of a thrust of a sharp pointed instrument. The external injury is quite small but the depth is to a certain degree. It is commonly produced by an icepick, needle, nail, pointed stick.

A

Punctured wound

44
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Tear of the skin or underlying tissues due to forcible contact with a blunt instrument

A

Lacerated wound

45
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Incised wounds may be of 4 types

A

Suicidal
Homicidal
Hack wounds
Accidental

46
Q

The following statements favor incised wound EXCEPT

a. clean cut, regular edges
b. no swelling
c. no contusion
d. hair bulbs are intact
e. AOTA (all are false)
f. NOTA (all are true)

A 
D; hair bulbs are cut in incised wound
lacerated wound
a. roughly cut irregular ill defined edges
b. with swelling
c. with contusion
d. hair bulbs are intact
47
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The following statements favor lacerated wound EXCEPT

a. ill-defined and irregular etremities
b. delayed healing
c. Linear and spindle shaped scar
d. blunt instrument

A 
C. irregular scar in lacerated wound
incised wound:
a. sharp and may be round or contused extremities
b. faster healing
c. linear and spindle-shaped scar
d. sharp-edged instrument
48
Q

The following are direct fatal effects of wounds

a. hemorrhage
b. infection
c. scarring
d. NOTA

A

A

LM Y2 S19 (9 decks)

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