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What bandanges are desirable in the prehospital setting
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2-nonocclusive
4-nonadherent 5-absorbent 7-sterile 10-dry |
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A pt w/a large laceration on her neck w/ moderate bleeding. Which property of bandage characteristics is best for the pt
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Occlusive
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What is the accumulation of a pocket of blood in the tissue
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Hematoma
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Why does capillary oozing from minor, open, soft-tissue trauma may not stop immediately
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Cappillaries cannot contract
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Which of the following best describes a wound in which pathogens may be introduced deep into the tissues, increasing the risk of infection
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Puncture
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A laceration that is perpindicular to the tension lines of the body is more likely to:
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All of the above
(gape open, leave a scar, bleed more) |
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A right leg is discolored, edematous, and has subcutaneous emphysema, and a foul odor. What would you suspect
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Gangrene
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A 3yoa male struck his head and suffered a wound that penetrates the dermis and is approx 2cm long. This wound would best be described as
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Laceration
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30 yoa male had right hand caught in a press.No evidence of significant trauma. Which best describes index of suspicion
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There may be extensive soft-tissue injury, fractures, and damage due to crush syndrome
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Potential complications of crush injury
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All of the above
(sudden deat, renal failure, calcifications in the vascular and nervous systems |
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The tough fibrous sheaths that bundle skeletal muscle are called
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fascia
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The first stage of wound healing is
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hemostasis
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What is a true statement of crush injuries
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The actual source of bleeding in crush injuries may be hard to identify
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35yoa male leg trapped under concrete, which type of IV fluid is administered to this pt
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0.9% NaCl solution
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Which type of soft-tissue injury is the skin cut or torn, leaving a flap of skin attached
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Avulsion
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