Ch.9 Injuries to Tissues
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
