wounds

Question 1

what are 6 signals of internal bleeding

Answer 1

tender, swollen, bruised, or hard areas of the body, such as the abdomen.

rapid, weak pulse

skin that feels moist, cool, looks pale or bluish

vomiting or coughing blood.

excessive thirst

becoming faint, confused, drowsy, or unconcious.

Question 2

what is a closed wound

Answer 2

a wound where the skin surface isn’t broken and the damage happens below the surface, where the bleeding sometimes occurs.

Question 3

what is a bruise

Answer 3

• happens when you bump or hit a part of your body
• hit or blow damages soft tissue beneath the skin causing internal bleeding
• blood surrounds tissue causing it to swell or change color

Question 4

how to care for closed wounds.

Answer 4

• apply direct pressure on area to decrease bleeding
• applying ice reduces swelling
• elevate to keep swelling

Question 5

what is open wound

Answer 5

a wound where the skin surface is broken and where blood may come out of it

Question 6

abrasion

Answer 6

• caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin
• it is important to clean the wound with soap and water to prevent infections
• painful because the outer skin layers exposed sensitive nerve endings

Question 7

lacerations

Answer 7

cut in skin caused by scissors, knives, broken glass, or other sharp object.

can be a cut through fat and muscle

damage: can bleed heavily

not always painful, because damaged nerves won’t send signals to the brain.

Question 8

avulsions

Answer 8

when a portion of the skin is partially or completely torn away

sometimes a body part completely tears away.

bleeds a lot but is easy to control because tissues close around vessels.

Question 9

puncture

Answer 9

caused by pointed objects like a nail or gunshot.

doesn’t bleed much unless a blood vessel is damaged

germs can get in them and cause infections, sometimes serious

Do NOT remove the embedded object.

Question 10

caring for open wounds

Answer 10

• clean wound with soap and water
• cover it with dressings or bandages

Question 11

how to care for minor open wounds (abrasions)

Answer 11

• Wear gloves
• place a clean dressing on the wound
• apply pressure for a few minutes
• Wash it
• Apply antibiotic ointment or cream

Question 12

How to care for major open wounds

Answer 12

• call 999
• put on disposable gloves
• cover the wounds with dressings an apply pressure
• if blood soaks through, add more dressings
• check if the person is breathing
• check for fast or slow breathing, change in skin color, and restlessness
• keep the person cool or warm
• have them rest
• wash your hands