Trauma

Question 1

Newton’s 1st Law

Answer 1

A body in motion remains in motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force

Question 2

Newton’s 2nd Law

Answer 2

Acceleration is dependent on two variables-the mass of the object, and the force upon the object
Force increased= so is acceleration
Mass Increased= acceleration is decreased.

Question 3

Newton’s 3rd Law

Answer 3

To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Question 4

KE=

Answer 4

1/2 mv2

Question 5

Trauma Facility considerations

Answer 5

ejection from an automobile
death in the same passenger compartment
pedestrain thrown or run over or autopedestrain injury at greater then 5 mph
high speed automobile crash greater then 40 mph
intrustion into the passenger compartment of greater then 12”
Major vehicle deformity of greater then 20”
vechile rollover with unrestrained passenger
Extracation time greater then 20 min
falls of greater then 20’
motorcycle crash greather than 20 mph or with separation of rider and bike