AEMT Chapter 35 Post Test

Questions and Answers

What type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood flowing steadily from a wound?

Venous

Given a male patient with arterial bleeding from a knife wound, what do you expect?

Bright red blood that is spurting with each beat of the heart (correct)

Brownish red blood oozing

No blood visible

Dark red blood flowing steadily

What occurs when edema of the extremity compromises nervous function and circulation?

Compartment syndrome

What is it called when a flap of skin has been torn away without being completely removed?

Partial avulsion Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is presented by black-and-blue discoloration of the skin?

Contusion Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury occurs when the skin of one hand has been completely torn away?

Avulsion Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to dress thermal burns to the eyes?

Dry sterile dressings to both eyes Signup and view all the answers

If a patient has dry red skin without blistering from a flash fire, how would you classify his burns?

Superficial Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern for a patient with burns developing hoarseness and blisters?

Inhalation injury Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a burn center referral criterion?

Superficial burns over 10 percent of the body surface area Signup and view all the answers

What does the epidermis serve as?

A barrier between the body and the environment Signup and view all the answers

What function does the subcutaneous layer of the skin assist with?

Body temperature regulation Signup and view all the answers

Which burn classification describes a first-degree burn?

Superficial burn Signup and view all the answers

How can you differentiate a partial-thickness burn from a superficial burn?

Presence of blisters Signup and view all the answers

Why is the rule of nines used in assessing burns?

It identifies topographical regions that are approximately 9 percent of body surface area Signup and view all the answers

Using the rule of nines, what percentage of burn does a patient with anterior chest and circumferential burns to both lower extremities have?

45 percent Signup and view all the answers

What approximately percentage of the body is burned when a patient has burns to the entire anterior chest, abdomen, neck, and face?

27 Signup and view all the answers

When is the rule of palm best used?

When body surface area is smaller Signup and view all the answers

What type of burns does a patient with severely burned hands that are charred and black, along with pain and blistering, have?

Partial-and full-thickness burns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be classified as a moderate burn?

Partial-thickness burns Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Bleeding

Venous bleeding presents with dark red blood flowing steadily from a wound.
Arterial bleeding is characterized by bright red blood that spurts with each heartbeat.

Injury Complications

Compartment syndrome occurs when edema compresses nerves and circulation in an extremity, compromising function.

Wound Types

Partial avulsion refers to a flap of skin that is torn away but not completely removed.
An avulsion involves complete tearing away of skin.

Bruising and Skin Injuries

A contusion is identified by black-and-blue discoloration or bruising of the skin.

Burn Assessment

Dry sterile dressings are recommended for thermal burns to the eyes.
Superficial burns are characterized by dry, red skin without blistering.

Major concern in burn patients may include inhalation injury, especially in cases of smoke exposure.
Referral to a burn center is not typically required for superficial burns covering 10% or less of body surface area.

Skin Layers and Functions

The epidermis acts as a barrier between the body and the external environment.
The subcutaneous layer aids in body temperature regulation.

Burn Classifications

First-degree burns are classified as superficial burns, while partial-thickness burns present blisters.
The rule of nines allocates approximately 9% for identifying body surface areas affected by burns.

Calculating Burn Area

A patient with blisters on the chest and circumferential burns on the lower extremities may have around 45% body surface area burned.
Burns covering the entire anterior chest, abdomen, neck, and face total approximately 27% of the body.
The rule of palm can be effectively used to estimate burn areas when they are smaller.

Severity of Burns

Patients with both partial- and full-thickness burns present severe injuries, especially if exhibiting white and charred burns with pain and blistering.
Moderate burns are classified as partial-thickness burns.

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Test your knowledge with this post test on AEMT Chapter 35. The quiz covers critical concepts such as types of bleeding, including venous and arterial bleeding, based on emergency assessment scenarios. Prepare to demonstrate your understanding of key medical principles.