Exam 34: Bleeding and Soft Tissue

What is the most common cause of death in the first few days after a crush injury?

In which situation is it appropriate to use a tourniquet?

After an emergency at a school, you might be expected to

A male patient has spilled a chemical on his shirt that is causing a burn. You should

You are at a birthday party when a four year old boy cuts his leg while playing. He is bleeding heavily, and you don't have any first aid supplies with you. You should

This puncture wound would most likely be at risk for

According to The Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area affected when a child has burned both the front and back of his trunk?

A femur fracture can cause blood loss of up to

When palpating the tissue around a neck laceration, you feel crackling and popping. You suspect

Which of these injuries would be most at risk for infection?

Which is a life-threatening condition caused by a deep cut?

What are the signs of a partial thickness burn?

What type of injury is this?

Why is venous bleeding usually easier to control than arterial bleeding?

Which of the following is an example of a closed wound?

Explain the lack of blood in this amputation injury.

A blunt force injury that causes minor tissue damage and bleeding under the skin is called a

Electricity causes the most damage

Severe blood loss in an 8 year old child is considered to start at

A patient with stab wounds in the chest makes a gurgling sound when he breathes. This describes a(n)