chapter 27 quiz questions

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

infection

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

superficial burn

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

the production of key antibodies.

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.

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

an air embolism.

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.

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 flap of the skin is called a

avulsion

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

brush away the chemical before flushing with water.

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 a severe burn in a 35 year old patient

circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest

A closed soft tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called an

contusion

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

immobilization of the injury.

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

dermal layer

which of the following areas of the body has the thinnest skin

ears

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

epidermis

A hematoma develops when

large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

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

lips

an abdominal evisceration

occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.

when assessing a patient with a closed soft tissue injury it is most important

remain alert for more severe underlying injuries.