trauma

Question 1

DCAP-BLS-TIC

Answer 1

deformities
contusions
abrasions, avulsion, amputations
punctures/penetrations
burns
lacerations
swelling
tenderness
instability
crepitus

Question 2

shock

Answer 2

inadequate blood flow to tissue and organs

Question 3

cardiogenic shock

Answer 3

impairment of heart function

Question 4

psychogenic shock

Answer 4

temporary vascular dilation resulting in syncope

Question 5

neurogenic shock

Answer 5

spinal cord injury resulting in vascular dilation

Question 6

septic shock

Answer 6

infection causing vessel permeability

Question 7

anaphylactic shock

Answer 7

extreme allergic reaction

Question 8

hypovolemic shock

Answer 8

inadequate amount of fluid in circulatory system

Question 9

signs and symptoms of shock

Answer 9

tachycardia
tachypnea
hypotension
cool, diaphoretic, pale skin

Question 10

treatment for shock

Answer 10

treat cause if possible
maintain body temp
high flow oxy
tredenlenburg position

Question 11

contraindication to tredenlenburg position

Answer 11

suspected head injury or pulmonary edema

Question 12

capillary bleed

Answer 12

blood oozes out like paper cut

Question 13

venous bleed

Answer 13

steady flow of blood

Question 14

arterial bleed

Answer 14

spurting or gushing blood

Question 15

hemorrhage control

Answer 15

direct pressure
elevation
pressure points
tourniquet

Question 16

treatment for wounds

Answer 16

stop bleeding
cold pack if closed wound
splint major contusions

Question 17

treatment for nosebleeds

Answer 17

pinch nostril and tilt head forward

Question 18

treatment for eye injuries

Answer 18

dry gauze pad over entire eye lying supine

Question 19

chest and back wounds

Answer 19

air or blood build up causing a collapsed lung

Question 20

dressing for open chest wound

Answer 20

occlusive dressing, airtight material, gauze with petroleum jelly

Question 21

treatment for open chest wound

Answer 21

lung sounds
high flow oxy
burping the dressing if necessary

Question 22

evisceration

Answer 22

intestines are protruding

Question 23

dressing for open abdominal wounds

Answer 23

wet sterile dressing

Question 24

treatment for genital wounds

Answer 24

dry sterile dressing

Question 25

treatment for extremity wounds

Answer 25

dry sterile dressing elevate injuring area splint if time

Question 26

treatment for gunshot wounds

Answer 26

open airway/adequate ventilation control bleeding treat for symptoms of shock

Question 27

superficial burns

Answer 27

first degree, reddened and painful skin

Question 28

partial thickness burns

Answer 28

second degree, blistering + fluid loss + moderate to severe pain

Question 29

full thickness burns

Answer 29

third degree, pain is absent due to nerve damage, susceptible to shock/infection

Question 30

rule of nines

Answer 30

method for determining what % of the body has been burned

Question 31

thermal burns

Answer 31

caused by heat

Question 32

thermal burn treatment

Answer 32

clean with cool water dry sterile dressing dont break blisters

Question 33

respiratory burns

Answer 33

burn to any part of airway, admin high flow oxy

Question 34

chemical burns treatment

Answer 34

brush away dry chemical flush with water for 10 mins dry sterile dressing

Question 35

electrical burns

Answer 35

electrical current enters body at one point, making contact with tissues and organs

Question 36

fractures

Answer 36

broken bone, open or closed

Question 37

dislocations

Answer 37

disruption that tears the supporting ligaments of the joint

Question 38

sprain

Answer 38

excessive stretching of supporting ligaments

Question 39

strain

Answer 39

stretching or tearing of a muscle

Question 40

PMS

Answer 40

pulse motor sensory

Question 41

treatment for limb injuries

Answer 41

control bleeding if needed dry sterile dressing cold pack splint

Question 42

advantages of splinting

Answer 42

prevent movement helps control bleeding decreases chance of more damage

Question 43

treatment of head injuries

Answer 43

hold c-spine + c-collar maintain airway using jaw thrust control bleeding support breathing monitor circulation halo test if needed

Question 44

treatment of facial injuries

Answer 44

c-spine maintain airway using jaw thrust control bleeding : dry sterile monitor circulation support breathing

Question 45

treatment of spinal injuries

Answer 45

c-spine stabilization maintain airway using jaw thrust admin oxy monitor circulation PMS

Question 46

flail chest

Answer 46

3 or more ribs, broken in 2 places, 1 side of chest