Ch.9 Injuries to Tissues

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Do you apply ice to a snake bite?

No

What is paresthesia?

Numbness, tingling, prickling, or burning with no apparent cause

Where can herpies be found?

On skin or mucous membranes

What is the first type of herpies called?

Extragenitally

What is exchymosis?

Ruptured blood vessels, noticeable by purple discoloration of the skin

How long does it take normal blood to clot?

4-6 mins

What is impetigo?

A bacterial infection contracted through contact

What is a contusion?

A bruise received by sudden traumatic blow

What is a hematoma?

A closed wound

What is a blister?

A collection of fluid beneath or within an epidermis of skin

What is a fracture?

A crack or break in a bone

What is an avulsion?

A flap of tissue is torn loose or pulled off completely

What is a synovial joint?

A freely movable jount

What is a laceration?

A jagged tear in the flesh;can be minor or deep

What is a hinge joint?

A joint in which the two surfaces are molded together closely, allowing a wide range of flexion & extension along a single plane

What is a Saddle joint?

A joint in which two surfaces, one convex in the other concave, fit together

What is subluxation?

A partial dislocation

What is myositis ossification?

When calcium is produced within the body after a direct blow

What is a puncture?

A pointed object that directly pierces the soft tissue

What is a Pivot joint?

A projection fits through a ring made up of bone and ligament, allowing only pivoting movement

What causes arterial bleeding?

A punctured or severed artery

What is a ball & socket joint?

A round end of one bone fits into a cup-like end of another bone, allowing a wide range of movement

What is a Candyloid(Ellipsoid) joint?

A round or oval end of a bone fits into an oval cavity, allowing all types of movement except pivoting

What is a severe strain?

A rupture of tendon or muscle tisue

What is anaphylactic shock?

A severe, sometimes fatal allergic reaction that causes a sharp drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties

What is a cartilaginous joint?

A slightly movable joint

What is a calluse?

A thickened area of skin caused by friction or pressure

What is herpies?

A viral infection

What is the papilloma virus?

A virus which cause raised, flesh-colored lesions with small dark spots on affected area

What is a fibrous joint?

An immovable joint

What is an abrasion?

An open wound in which the outer layer of skin has been scraped off

What is a muscle strain?

An over stretching or tearing of the muscles

What is tinea pedis?

Athletes foot

What color is the blood from arterial bleeding?

Bright red

What provides the framework for most organs?

Connective tissue

What are some of the common injuries that involve the tissues?

Cuts,abrasions,confusions,etc

Where can external bleeding occur from?

Capillaries,veins, or arteries

What is an incision?

Clean, straight, knife-like cut

What are the 3 categories of joints?

Fibrous, cartilaginous, & synovial

What is the second type of herpies called?

Genitally

What should you apply to slow the flow of blood?

Ice

What is synovitis?

Inflammation of the synovial membrane in a joint

Why does the blood spurt during arterial bleeding?

It is under pressure

What are some reactions from bites and stings?

Paresthesia, ecchymosis, systemic reaction, anaphylactic shock

What is a hemorrhage?

Profuse bleeding

What does ROM stand for?

Range Of Motion

What is a systemic reaction?

Reaction that involves the whole body

What is impetigo characterized by?

Redness, itching, soreness,& yellow postulates

What is tendonitis?

Repeated stress of the tendons; inflammation of the tendon

What is tinea corporis?

Ringworm

What can having a hemorrhage lead to?

Shock or even death

What are the two types of connective tissue?

Soft and hard

What does herpies affect?

The face, trunk,& genitila

What is bursitis?

The inflammation of a bursa

What is a sprain?

The overstretching and/or tearing of ligaments or other connective tissues caused by traumatic twisting of a joint

What is a dislocation?

The separation of a joint and malposition of an extremity


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