Fisdap Trauma Unit Exam

Front 1

Rhabdomyolisis

Back 1

Break down of muscle fiber that ends up in the blood stream.

Front 2

Different types of burns

Back 2

1st: Damage the outer layer of the skin (superficial)
red, non blistered skin
2nd: Partial burn of the dermis tissue.
Blisters, and thickening of the skin.
3rd: Complete burn of the dermal and subdermal.
Widespread thickness with a white, leathery substance.

Front 3

Le Fort's Fractures

Back 3

1: The palate is separated from the maxilla.
2: The maxilla separates from the face
3: Craniofacial dysjunction is present.

Front 4

What is a complication of a long bone fracture?

Back 4

Clot

Front 5

Signs and symptoms of a retinal detachment.

Back 5

Floaters
Light flashes in the eye
Curtain over the field of vision.

Front 6

Different types of shock pg1905

Back 6

Compensated
Decompensated
Neurogenic
Cardiogenic
Obstructive
Septic
Anaphylactic
Psychogenic
Hypovolemic
Distributive
Hemorrhagic

Front 7

Epidural Hematoma

Back 7

An accumulation of blood between the skull and dura mater.

Front 8

Signs and Symptoms of Epidural Hematoma

Back 8

Loses Consciousness
Sudden IICP
Fixed and dilated pupil

Front 9

Subdural Hematoma

Back 9

Accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater but outside the brain.

Front 10

Signs and Symptoms of Subdural Hematoma

Back 10

Venous Bleeds
Develops more gradually IICP

Front 11

Kinetic energy

Back 11

(M/2)xVxV
Speed kills

Front 12

Anaerobic Metabolism

Back 12

Cellular processes occurring without the presences of oxygen.

Front 13

Signs and Symptoms of Anaerobic Metabolism

Back 13

Decreased Cardiac Function
Increase in Catecholamines (more susceptible to dysrhythmias)
Dusky skin color
oliguria
impaired mentation
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine will be released to improve circulation and hopefully improve perfusion.

Front 14

DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Back 14

A serious disorder effecting the ability for the blood to clot.

Front 15

Hypothermic Injuries

Back 15

Fatigue
Dehydration
Lethal Coagulation problems
Pg 1820

Front 16

How do you transport a patient with an evisceration?

Back 16

Supine with knees flexed, helps relieve pressure to the abdomen.

Front 17

What should you suspect in a patient who has severe pain in his left upper quadrant.

Back 17

Ruptured Spleen, it has two arteries and is life threatening.

Front 18

A patient was a bruise on the midclavicular of her chest, but with normal vital signs, what should you suspect?

Back 18

Simple Pneumothorax.

Front 19

A hypotensive patient should receive what for fluids?

Back 19

A bolus of 20ml/kg.
Attempt to restore a systolic of 90mmHg
This should ensure perfusion of the vital organs.
Prevent clots from washing away.

Front 20

What chemical do muscle cells release after being damaged?

Back 20

Potassium
Predominated intercellular ion
Released when a cell dies.
May lead to Rhabdomyolisis.

Front 21

What should you be most concerned about with a Le Fort 2 fracture.

Back 21

Patent airway.

Front 22

What has signs and symptoms of Shortness of breath, chest pain, and cardiac dysrhythmias?

Back 22

Myocardial contusion

Front 23

The best way to splint an isolated femur fracture?

Back 23

Traction splint

Front 24

What is an indication of a Femur Fracture?

Back 24

Midshaft deformity.

Front 25

What is the first step in bleeding and shock management?

Back 25

Direct Pressure

Front 26

What are some key indicators for cardiac tamponade?

Back 26

Diminished heart tones and narrow pulses. The pulse pressure narrows from the ability to expand and contract properly.
Heart tones become diminished because blood muffles heart sounds.

Front 27

What is the first thing that happens after a hemorrhage?

Back 27

Vasoconstriction

Front 28

What can assisting ventilations do in a brain injury?

Back 28

Reduce brain swelling.

Front 29

What is the initial treatment for a flail chest?

Back 29

PPV: Positive presssure ventilations.
chest wall has been compromised and needs help breathing.

Front 30

Burn percentage in both anterior arms.

Back 30

9

Front 31

Burn percentage for both legs on a pediatric

Back 31

27

Front 32

Which classification method should you use for percentage of body area burned that is not much surface or a unique pattern of injury?

Back 32

Rule of the Palm

Front 33

burn percentage of superior chest

Back 33

9 percent

Front 34

How does a full thickness burn present?

Back 34

White, Waxy, and Painless