Wound Management Flashcards
Manage wounds
1
Q
What is an Abrasion?
A
A scrape or rubbing away of epidermis.
2
Q
Soft tissue injury resulting from impact on blunt object is called:
A
A contusion
3
Q
Acronym SHARP refers to?
A
Signs of infection as assessed in wound injuries
4
Q
First aiders in wound management should consider?
A
All open wounds are contaminated to some degree.
5
Q
Tetanus?
A
Can be prevented by immunization
6
Q
First aid for nose bleed?
A
Lean casualty backwards in sitting position.
7
Q
To prevent further infection, you cleanse surrounding skin by?
A
Wiping away from edges of wound.
