EMT CH 26 Q & A

Which 1 of the following should you NOT do when treating an open abdominal wound?

1. cover the wound with sterile gauze 2. apply direct pressure to the wound 3. secure with an occlusive dressing 4. keep the organs moist and warm answer is #2

A 45 yr old store clerk was shot in the right anterior chest during a robbery. Your assessment reveals the wound is bubbling blood with every breath. Your most immediate action should be to?

1. prevent air from entering the wound 2. cover the wound with a bulky dressing 3. assess the patients back for an exit wound 4. transport promptly to the closest trauma center answer is #1

This temperature is when thermal burns occur

111 degrees F

How long to flood patients skin with water after a chemical exposure

15 to 20 min

A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA.

18%

A 5 year-old boy was burned when he pulled a BBQ pit over on himself. He has partial and full-thickness burns to his anterior chest and circumferentially on both arms. What %of his BSA has been burned?

18% 27% 36% 45% the answer is 27% because 18 +9=27

Burns that involve only the epidermis are called

1st degree or superficial

Burns that cause intense pain are called?

2nd degree or partial thickness

A 5-year-old female pulled a pot of boiling water from the stove. She has superficial and partial-thickness burns to her head and anterior trunk. What percentage of her body surface area has been burned?

30%

Burns that may involve the subcutaneous layers, muscles, bones, or internal organs car called?

3rd degree or full thickness

contusion

A bruise from an injury causing bleeding under the skin without breaking the skin

flame burns

A burn caused by an open flame

contact burn

A burn caused by direct contact with a hot object.

flash burn

A burn caused by exposure to very intense heat, such as in an explosion.

laceration

A jagged, open wound

In which of the following patients should you remove an impaled object?

A pulseless and apneic patient with a knife impaled in the back Correct

abrasion

A skin wound caused by rubbing or scraping across a rough or hard surface.

rule of 9

A system for assessing percentage of body surface burned 9% head, each arm 18% chest/abdomen, each leg, back

Treatment of electrical burns includes:

Maintaining the airway, monitoring the patient closely for respiratory or cardiac arrest, splinting any suspected injuries.

During the normal wound healing process, bleeding may occur from even a minor injury because?

New capillaries that stem from intact capillaries are delicate and take time to become as stable as the preexisting capillaries

full-thickness burns, 3rd degree burns

burns that affects all skin layers and may affect subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, and internal organs, leaving the area dry, leathery and white, dark brown, or charred

In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human:

carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses.

Common signs and symptoms of an airway burn include all of the following, EXCEPT:

chest pressure.

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient?

circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest

3 types of soft tissue injuries

closed injuries open injuries burns

The germinal layer of the epidermis contains pigment granules that are responsible for skin:

color

A 30-year-old male experienced a crushing injury when his arm was trapped between the back of a truck and a loading dock. Upon your arrival, the man's arm has been freed. Your assessment reveals that his arm is obviously deformed and swollen and is cold and pale. Further assessment reveals an absent radial pulse. You should be MOST concerned that this patient has:

compartment syndrome.

The skin regulates temperature in a cold environment by

constricting the blood vessels

All open wounds are assumed to be____ and present a risk of infection.

contaminated

The primary reason for applying a sterile dressing to an open injury is to

control the bleeding

A construction worker fell approximately 30′ and landed in a pile of steel rods. Your assessment reveals that he is pulseless and apneic and has a 10″ steel rod impaled in his left leg. You should:

control the bleeding, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately.

A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called a(n):

contusion. Correct

Closed soft-tissue injuries include:

contusions ecchymosis hematomas crushing injuries crushing syndrome compartment syndrome

A(n) ___ occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body for a long period of time.

crushing injury

A______ occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body for a long period of time.

crushing injury

Secondary blast injury

damage from flying debris that is propelled by the force of the blast

burns

damage to the soft-tissue as a result from a thermal heat, fictional heat, toxic chemicals, electricity, or nuclear radiation.

Burns are classified according to?

depth and extent

Burns are classified according to:

depth and extent.

A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the:

dermal layer.

The hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands are found in the?

dermis

ecchymosis

discoloration or bruising associated with a closed wound: superficial bleeding

occlusive dressing

dressing made of petrolatum like Vaseline, gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic that prevents air and liquids from entering or exiting a wound

primary blast injury

due to the blast itself; damage to body caused by pressure generated by the explosion

Which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin?

ears

Electrical burn appears where the:

entrance and exit of electricity

What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?

epidermis

Critical burned areas of the body include?

face upper airway hands feet genitalia circumferential burns

As the cells on the surface of the skin are worn away, new cells form in the ____ layer?

germinal

What do raccoon eyes indicate?

head trauma

Burns may result from?

heat toxic chemicals electricity

Burns may result from:

heat, toxic chemicals, electricity

A_____ occurs whenever a large blood vessel is damaged and bleeds.

hematoma

hematoma

hematoma is a larger blood vessel hematoma develops quicker

This gas contains substances like paper, cotton, wool; smells like bitter almonds; affects CNS, respiratory and cardiovascular systems?

hydrogen cyanide (HCN)

2 key killers of burn patients

hypothermia hypovelemia

Treatment for an abdominal evisceration includes?

if the patients leg are ok to bend, flex the knees and the legs to relieve pressure on the abdomen

Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, EXCEPT:

immobilization of the injury.

In addition to external bleeding, the MOST significant risk that an open soft-tissue injury exposes a patient to is:

infection.

Appearance of "cherry red" skin indicates this

inhalation of CO, or carbon monoxide

Lower airway damage is more often associated with this?

inhalation of chemicals

Upper airway burn damage is often associated with this?

inhalation of superheated gases

barotrauma injuries

injuries that occur from sudden changes in air pressure

A laceration:

is a jagged cut caused by a sharp object or blunt force trauma.

A laceration may be?

jagged linear deep

Which of the following is of LEAST importance when initially assessing the severity of a burn?

known drug allergies

A hematoma develops when:

large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

With regard to the pediatric rule of nines, the:

legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's.

All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, EXCEPT for the:

lips

Treatment of electrical burns include?

maintaining airway monitoring closely for respiratory or cardiac arrest splinting ant suspected injuries

What is the exceptions to rule of removing an impaled object? for example a knife to the center of the chest.

obstructs breathing interferes with CPR

What type of dressing should be applied to a open neck wound to control the bleeding?

occlusive dressing

A 56-year-old male has an incomplete avulsion to his right forearm. After controlling any bleeding from the wound, you should:

replace the avulsed flap to its original position and cover it with a sterile dressing. Correct

An 8-year-old male was bitten by a stray dog. He has a large laceration to the back of his left hand, which your partner covered with a sterile dressing and bandage. In addition to transporting the child to the hospital, you should:

report the incident to the appropriate authorities.

RICES

rest ice compression elevation splinting

The skin covering the ___ is quite thick

scalp

The skin covering the _____ is quite thick?

scalp

What is the most important consideration when dealing with electrical burns is?

scene safety

___ burns cause intense pain.

second degree

During your assessment of a patient who was shot in the abdomen, you notice a large entrance wound with multiple small puncture wounds surrounding it. This wound pattern is MOST consistent with a:

shotgun. Correct

crushing syndrome

significant metabolic derangement that develops when a crushed extremity or body part has been trapped for prolonged periods compromising arterial blood flow. This can lead to renal failure and death.

Significant airway burns may be associated with?

singeing of the hair in the nostrils hoarseness hypoxia

The ___ is (are) our first line of defense against external forces.

skin

The ____ is our first line of defense against external force?

skin

A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a:

superficial burn. Correct

Before you begin caring for a patient with an open wound you should?

survey the scene follow standard precautions be sure the patient has an open airway

Before you begin caring for a patient with an open wound, you should:

survey the scene, follow standard precautions, be sure the patient has an open airway.

The main elements of a thermal burn

temp duration concentration with exposure time being the important factor

collateral circulation

term when new blood vessels form around clot or damage

Because shootings usually end up in court, it is important to factually and completely document?

the circumstances surrounding any gunshot injury the patients condition the treatment given

Factors that can aid in determining the severity of a burn include:

the depth and extent of the burn, and whether critical areas are involved.

You are assessing a 30-year-old woman with multiple large bruises to her chest and abdomen that she experienced during an assault. She is conscious but restless, and her skin is cool and pale. You should be MOST concerned with:

the fact that her clinical signs could indicate that she is bleeding internally.

mucous membranes

the lining of the body cavities and passages that are in direct contact with the outside environment

Patients with full-thickness (third-degree) burns generally do not complain of pain because:

the nerve endings have been destroyed.

epidermis

the outer layer of skin that acts as a watertight protective covering

You and your partner arrive at the scene of a house fire where fire fighters have rescued a 50-year-old male from his burning house. The patient has superficial and partial-thickness burns to his face and chest. His nasal hairs are singed and he is coughing up sooty sputum. You should be MOST concerned with:

the potential for airway swelling.

Functions of the skin include all of the following, EXCEPT:

the production of key antibodies.

burns result from these 5 things

thermal heat friction toxic chemicals electricity nuclear radiation

collagen

this is a tough fibrous protein found in scar tissue, hair, bones, and connective tissue

lymphocytes

this is a white blood cell that kills bacteria

Documentation of a gun shot wounds?

type of gun number of holes

A teenage boy who was involved in a bicycle accident has a puncture wound where the bicycle kickstand impaled his leg. The MOST appropriate method for treating this injury is to:

unbolt the kickstand from the bike frame and stabilize it with bulky dressings.

What effects will the application of an ice pack have on a hematoma?

vasoconstriction and decreased bleeding

Tertiary blast injury

victim is thrown or hurled by the force of the explosion

The sebaceous glands produce sebum, a material that:

waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple.

he sebaceous glands produce sebum, a material that:

waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple. Correct

evisceration

when organs protrude through the injury outside the body

closed injuries

when soft-tissue damage occurs beneath the skin or mucous membrane but the surface remains intact

open injuries

when there is a break in the surface of the skin or the mucous membrane exposing deeper tissues to potential contaminations

A(n) ___ occurs whenever a large blood vessel is damaged and bleeds.

Hematoma

More extensive closed injuries may involve significant swelling and bleeding beneath the skin, which could lead to:

Hypovolemic shock

Dermis

Inner layer of skin that contains the structures that give skin its characteristic appearance.

dermis

Inner layer of skin. Contains blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and oil glands, nerve cells. Middle Layer

A laceration may be:

Linear, deep, and jagged

In doing a more detailed exam on the patient, you notice that she has an abrasion on her left knee that is sustained when she slid. The abrasion is covered with dirt and is oozing blood. You know that this injury is classified as:

Superficial

___ burns involve only the epidermis.

Superficial

According to the rule of palm method for estimating the extent of a patient's burns, the palm of the patient's hand is equal to _____ of his or her total BSA.

1%

2 danger specifically associated with electrical burns

1) deep tissue, organ, and nervous system damage 2) cardiac or respiratory arrest

What are the five factors to determine severity of burn?

1) depth of burn 2) extent of burn 3) any critical areas involved 4) any preexisting medical condition 5) younger than 5 or older than 55

Stages to heal a closed or open injury

1) stop the bleeding 2) inflammation 3) cells quickly multiply and redevelop across the edge of the wound 4) new blood vessels form 5) collagen provides stability to the damaged tissue and joins wound borders

A male was struck in the forearm with a baseball and complains of pain to the area. He has light swelling and ecchymosis, but no external bleeding. what type of injury is this?

1. abrasion 2. contusion 3. hematoma 4. avulsion answer is #2

Which of the following is considered a severe burn?

1. any full-thickness burn 2. 20% partial-thickness burn 3. 10% full-thickness burn with abrasions 4. 5% full-thickness burn with a fracture answer is #4

Burns are diffuse soft - tissue injuries created by destructive energy transfers from:

a. Thermal sources b. radiation sources c. electrical sources

6 types of open soft tissue injuries?

abrasions incisions lacerations avulsions penetrating wounds amputations

Using elastic bandages to secure dressings may result in ___ if the injury swells or if the bandages are applied improperly.

additional tissue bandages, loss of a limb, impaired circulation

A 39-year-old male was struck in the head by a baseball during a game. He is confused, has a large hematoma in the center of his forehead, and cannot remember the events preceding the injury. After manually stabilizing his head and assessing his airway, you should:

administer high-flow oxygen.

A 39-year-old male was struck in the head by a baseball during a game. He is confused and has slurred speech. He has a large hematoma in the center of his forehead and cannot remember the events preceding the injury. After manually stabilizing his head and assessing his airway, you should:

administer high-flow oxygen. Correct

During your assessment of a 22-year-old male who was assaulted, you note widespread contusions and abrasions to his face, chest, and abdomen. His pulse is rapid and weak, and his skin is cool and clammy. You should:

administer oxygen and prepare for rapid transport.

Why are burns to the face of particular caution?

airway involvement

radiation burns from weakest ionizing to strongest

alpha, beta, gamma

2 key factors that determine extent of force

amount of force length of time force was applied

An open neck injury may result in ____ if enough air is sucked into the blood vessel? which can lead to cardiac arrest.

an air embolism

In addition to severe bleeding, the MOST life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury is:

an air embolism. Correct

avulsion

an injury in which soft-tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging

penetrating injury

an injury resulting from a sharp, pointed object. such as a bullet, or knife

avulsed

another term from amputated

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 2-year-old child?

any full-thickness burn, regardless of its location on the body

The most appropriate way to dress and bandage an open abdominal wound with a loop of bowel protruding from it is to.

apply a moist, sterile dressing to the wound and secure with an occlusive dressing

A 17-year-old male was shot in the right anterior chest during an altercation with a gang member. As your partner is applying 100% oxygen, you perform a rapid secondary assessment and find an open chest wound with a small amount of blood bubbling from it. You should:

apply an occlusive dressing to the wound and continue your assessment.

You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a laceration on the arm of a young female. During transport, she begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her hand. You should:

assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed. Correct

When treating a partial-thickness burn, you should:

avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics.

An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting in complete detachment or a flap of skin, is called a(n):

avulsion.

Which of the following statements regarding chemical burns is false

before removing the dry chemicals, flush the area with sterile water

A 38-year-old male was electrocuted while attempting to wire a house. Your assessment reveals that he is unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. A coworker has shut off the power to the house. You should:

begin CPR and apply the AED.

What is crush syndrome?

body part trapped > 4hrs; toxins build up; object removed and toxin rush through blood vessels

When caring for a patient whose are covered with a dry chemical, you should?

brush away the chemical before flushing with water

When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should:

brush away the chemical before flushing with water. Correct

superficial, 1st degree burns

burns affecting only the epidermis, characterized by skin that is red but not blistered or actually burning through

A compression injury that is severe enough to cut off the blood flow below the injury is called?

1. contusion 2. hematoma 3. local thrombus 4. compartment syndrome answer is #4

compartment syndrome

Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue. A major sign is pain out of proportion to the injury

TRUE OR FALSE: Electrical burns are always more severe than the external signs indicate.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Occlusive dressings are usually made of vaseline gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Partial thickness burns involve the epidermis and some portion of the dermis.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Severe burns are usually a combination of superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness burns.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Soft roller bandages are slightly elastic and the layers adhere somewhat to one another.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: The rule of nines allows you to estimate the percentage of body surface area that has been burned.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: Two factors depth and extent are critical in assessing the severity of a burn.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE: You first responsibility with a burn patient is to stop the burning process.

TRUE

partial-thickness, 2nd degree burns

burns that affecting the epidermis and some portion of the dermis but not the subcutaneous tissue, characterized by blisters and skin that is white to red, moist, and mottled

Which of the following open soft-tissue injuries is limited to the superficial layer of the skin and results in the least amount of blood loss?

Abrasion Correct

An open neck injury may result in ___ if air is sucked into a blood vessel.

Air embolism

You have been dispatched to a residence for a 24 yo woman who splashed cooking grease on her arm. As you approach her, she is crying, and yelling that it hurts. Her pulse is 130 bpm and her BP us 126/86 mm hg. You decide that she is not an immediate transport. The secondary assessment would include:

An examination of the burned arm

amputation

An injury in which part of the body is completely severed

crushing injury

An injury that occurs when a great amount of force is applied to the body.

when treating and open abdominal wound you should NOT

Apply direct pressure to the wound

In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human?

Carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses

Which of the following is severe burn of a 35 year old patient

Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest

Penetrating wound

GSW

What items are considered to be used as an occlusive dressing?

Gauze pads

As the cells on the surface of the skin are worn away, new cells form in the ___ layer

Germinal

Which of the following statements regarding crush syndrome is correct?

Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome and can occur when an area of the body is trapped for longer than 4 hours. Correct

The skin regulates temperature in a cold environment by:

Constricting the blood vessels

All open wounds are assumed to be ___ and present a risk of infection.

Contaminated

Open soft - tissue wounds do not include:

Contusions

Sweat glands

Cool the body by discharging a substance through the pores

A 33-year-old male sustained an abdominal evisceration to the left lower quadrant of his abdomen after he was cut with a large knife. After appropriately managing his ABCs and assessing him for other life-threatening injuries, how you should care for his wound?

Cover it with moist, sterile gauze and secure with an occlusive dressing. Correct

A(n) ___ is usually associated with extensive tissue damage.

Hematoma

Closed soft - tissue injuries are not characterized by:

Damage to the protective layer of skin

The hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands are found in the:

Dermis

Which of the following statements regarding electrical burns is correct?

Entrance wounds are small relative to the amount of internal tissue damage.

Eviseration

Exposed intestines

Which of the following statements regarding penetrating injuries is correct?

External bleeding may be minimal but internal injuries can be extensive.

TRUE OR FALSE: A laceration is considered a closed wound.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Blisters are commonly seen with superficial burns.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Burn areas should be immersed in cool water for up to 30 minutes.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Ecchymosis is associated with open wounds.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Elastic bandages can be used to secure dressings.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Gauze pads prevent air and liquids from entering or exiting the wound.

FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: The hallmark sign of compartment syndrome is severe but painless swelling.

FALSE

fascia

Fibrous membrane of connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments

Treatment for an abdominal evisceration includes:

Flexing the knees and legs to relieve pressure on the abdomen

___ burns may involve the subcutaneous layers, muscle, bone, or internal organs.

Full - thickness (3rd degree)

You respond to a patient who has been stabbed in the neck. You arrive to find the patient in police custody and bleeding moderately from the neck wound. The patient is alert and oriented and swearing loudly. His pulse is 120 BPM. His BP is 124/76 mm hg. You start to bandage the wound. What type of bandage should you use?

Occlusive bandage

sebaceous glands

Oil glands of the skin.

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 65-year-old patient?

Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA Correct

You decide to manage the injury found in question 4. You flush the site with sterile water, and it continues to bleed. What would be the best way to control the bleeding from the site?

Pressure dressings

During the primary assessment of burns, it is important to remember to:

Prevent heat loss

Sebaceous glands

Produce oil, which waterproofs the skin and keeps it supple

During an altercation in a bar, two patrons got into a fist fight. The first patient, a 44-year-old female, was struck in the mouth and refuses EMS care. The second patient, a 39-year-old female, has a small laceration to her left knuckle and also refuses EMS care. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct?

The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection.

Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct?

The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA.

mnemonic closed soft tissue injury treatment

RICES: rest ice compression elevation splinting

___ is an acute, potentially fatal viral infection of the CNS that affects all warm blooded animals

Rabies

Laceration

Razor cut

The most important consideration when dealing with electrical burns is:

Scene Safety

Mucous membranes

Secrete a water substance that lubricates the openings of the mouth and nose

Which of the following statements regarding severe burns is correct?

Severe burns are typically a combination of all degrees of burn.

Common signs and symptoms of an airway burn include:

Singed nasal hair Soot around the mouth Hoarseness

Significant airway burns may be associated with:

Singeing of the hair within the nostrils, hoarseness, hypoxia

Abrasion

Skinned knee

You respond to a 24yo man who has been shot. Law enforcement is on scene, and the scene is safe. As you approach the patient, you notice that he is bleeding from the lower right abdominal area. He is alert and oriented but seems confused. His airway is open, and he is breathing a normal rate. His pulse is 120 beats/min, weak and regular. His BP is 98/60 mm hg. You ask the police officer about the weapon, You need the information because the amount of damage is related to the:

Speed of the bullet

You respond to a 14 yo girl who was playing softball and slid into second base. She states she felt and heard a loud pop. There is no obvious bleeding, but swelling is present. Her pulse is 86 beats/min, and her BP is 114/74 mm hg. You decide you can manage this situation and decide to use the RICES method of treatment. The S stands for:

Splinting

During intervention step of patient assessment for a burn patient, the first intervention should be to:

Stop the burning process

Because shootings usually end up in court, it is important to factually and completely document:

The circumstances surrounding the gunshot injury, the patient's condition, and treatment given.

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is correct?

The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings.

Which of the following processes occurs during the inflammation phase of the healing process?

The immune system releases histamines, which cause vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, resulting in local redness and swelling. Correct

You respond to a house fire with the local fire department, they bring a 48 year old woman out of the house. She is unconscious but her airways is open. Her breathing is shallow and 30breathspm. Her pulse is 110 beatspm. Her BP is 108/72 mm hg. She has been burned over 40% of her body. The burned area appears to be dry and leathery. IT looks charred and has pieces of fabric embedded in the flesh. You know that this type of burn is considered a:

Third degree burn

Avulsion

Tissue hanging as a flap from wound

Epidermis

Tough external layer forming a watertight covering for the body

During the reassessment of a burn patient with a significant MOI you should:

Treat the patient for shock

steam burn

a burn caused by exposure to hot steam

thermal burn

a burn caused by heat

scald burn

a burn caused by hot liquids

In order for electricity to flow through the body and cause damage:

a complete circuit must exist between the electrical source and the ground.

What is feathering a sign of? and causes thermal burns

a lightening strike

incision

a sharp, smooth cut

A hematoma can result from:

a soft tissue injury, a fracture, or any injury to a large blood vessel.

A hematoma can result from?

a soft-tissue injury a fracture any injury to a large blood vessel

An abdominal evisceration

occurs wheb organs protrude through an open wound

An abdominal evisceration:

occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.

As you approach a young male who was involved in an industrial accident, you note that his eyes are closed and that he is not moving. You can see several large contusions to his arms, a laceration to his forehead with minimal bleeding, and a closed deformity to his right leg. You should:

open his airway and assess his breathing status. Correct

Closed soft-tissue injuries are characterized by?

pain at the site of injury swelling beneath the skin a history of blunt trauma

The hallmark sign of compartment syndrome is?

pain out of proportion to the injury

What is the hallmark sign of compartment syndrome?

pain out of proportion to the injury

The hallmark sign of compartment syndrome is:

pain out of proportion to the injury.

Burns to pediatric patients are generally considered more serious than burns to adults because:

pediatric patients have more surface area relative to total body mass. Correct

contamination

presence of infections organisms or foreign bodies in a wound, such as dirt, gravel, or metal

What are the 3 types of blast injuries?

primary blast secondary blast tertiary blast

A utility worker was trimming branches and was electrocuted when he accidentally cut a high-power line. He fell approximately 20′ and is lying unconscious on the ground; the power line is lying across his chest. You should:

rapidly assess the patient after ensuring that the power line is not live.

Splinting an extremity even when there is no fracture can help to?

reduce pain minimize damage to an already-injured extremity make it easier to move the patient

Splinting an extremity even when there is no fracture can help to:

reduce pain, minimize damage to an already - injured extremity, make it easier to move the patient

Function of the skin include?

regulation of body temp maintenance of water balance sending information to the brain

When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is MOST important to:

remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.