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What are the upper jaw bones called?
What are the upper jaw bones called?
maxillae
What wound pattern is most consistent with a large entrance wound and multiple small puncture wounds?
What wound pattern is most consistent with a large entrance wound and multiple small puncture wounds?
shotgun
Which area of the body has the thinnest skin?
Which area of the body has the thinnest skin?
ears
The vitreous humor can be replaced if lost.
The vitreous humor can be replaced if lost.
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What should you do after stabilizing a head injury with confusion and slurred speech?
What should you do after stabilizing a head injury with confusion and slurred speech?
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Any full-thickness burn is severe in a 2-year-old child.
Any full-thickness burn is severe in a 2-year-old child.
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A partial thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of which layer?
A partial thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of which layer?
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Entrance wounds from electrical burns are large compared to internal tissue damage.
Entrance wounds from electrical burns are large compared to internal tissue damage.
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Why is it important to be descriptive with the hospital about a patient's facial injuries?
Why is it important to be descriptive with the hospital about a patient's facial injuries?
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An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting in complete detachment, is called a(n):
An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting in complete detachment, is called a(n):
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What should you do if a patient's bandage is causing numbness and tingling?
What should you do if a patient's bandage is causing numbness and tingling?
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When a light is shone into the pupil, it should become larger in size.
When a light is shone into the pupil, it should become larger in size.
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Which process occurs during the inflammation phase of healing?
Which process occurs during the inflammation phase of healing?
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What should you do if a peanut is lodged in a child's ear?
What should you do if a peanut is lodged in a child's ear?
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What should you do after a chemical splash in the eyes if sterile saline is not available?
What should you do after a chemical splash in the eyes if sterile saline is not available?
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What is a closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis called?
What is a closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis called?
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What should you do if an unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic person has been electrocuted?
What should you do if an unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic person has been electrocuted?
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What condition should you suspect if a patient has redness, inflammation, and pain to her left eye?
What condition should you suspect if a patient has redness, inflammation, and pain to her left eye?
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Known drug allergies are of least importance when assessing the severity of a burn.
Known drug allergies are of least importance when assessing the severity of a burn.
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What condition is most consistent with headaches and decreased ability to move the eyes following facial trauma?
What condition is most consistent with headaches and decreased ability to move the eyes following facial trauma?
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What should you do for a female who has facial swelling and dislodged teeth after a collision?
What should you do for a female who has facial swelling and dislodged teeth after a collision?
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What is most pertinent to ask a patient with unequal pupils during assessment?
What is most pertinent to ask a patient with unequal pupils during assessment?
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What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?
What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?
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In children, the legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's according to the pediatric rule of nines.
In children, the legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's according to the pediatric rule of nines.
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What should you do when caring for a patient with a dry chemical on their arm?
What should you do when caring for a patient with a dry chemical on their arm?
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The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area (BSA) according to the rule of nines.
The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area (BSA) according to the rule of nines.
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If your patient swallows blood following facial trauma, there is an increased risk of ________.
If your patient swallows blood following facial trauma, there is an increased risk of ________.
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What should you be cautious of in significant trauma to the face?
What should you be cautious of in significant trauma to the face?
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Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest is not considered severe in a 35-year-old patient.
Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest is not considered severe in a 35-year-old patient.
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Patients with full-thickness (third-degree) burns generally complain of pain.
Patients with full-thickness (third-degree) burns generally complain of pain.
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What is most important when assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury?
What is most important when assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury?
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What is a burn characterized by redness and pain classified as?
What is a burn characterized by redness and pain classified as?
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What is the MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries?
What is the MOST significant complication associated with facial injuries?
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What should you do for a patient with an open chest wound found while applying oxygen?
What should you do for a patient with an open chest wound found while applying oxygen?
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All body structures are lined with mucous membranes.
All body structures are lined with mucous membranes.
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What action should you take upon approaching a young male with signs of trauma?
What action should you take upon approaching a young male with signs of trauma?
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How should you care for an abdominal evisceration wound?
How should you care for an abdominal evisceration wound?
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What should be the EMT's immediate priority when caring for a patient with an open facial injury?
What should be the EMT's immediate priority when caring for a patient with an open facial injury?
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What is a laceration?
What is a laceration?
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In which patient should you remove an impaled object?
In which patient should you remove an impaled object?
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Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA is not considered severe in a 65-year-old patient.
Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA is not considered severe in a 65-year-old patient.
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Which open soft-tissue injury is limited to the superficial layer of the skin and results in the least amount of blood loss?
Which open soft-tissue injury is limited to the superficial layer of the skin and results in the least amount of blood loss?
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What is the most life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury?
What is the most life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury?
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What should you do after controlling bleeding from an incomplete avulsion?
What should you do after controlling bleeding from an incomplete avulsion?
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Where can the superficial temporal artery be palpated?
Where can the superficial temporal artery be palpated?
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Pediatric patients are generally at less risk from burns than adults.
Pediatric patients are generally at less risk from burns than adults.
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How should bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face be controlled?
How should bleeding from soft-tissue injuries to the face be controlled?
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The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings.
The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerve endings.
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Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome if a body part is trapped for longer than 4 hours.
Compromised arterial blood flow leads to crush syndrome if a body part is trapped for longer than 4 hours.
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What do the sebaceous glands produce?
What do the sebaceous glands produce?
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What should be done for a child bitten by a stray dog with a large laceration?
What should be done for a child bitten by a stray dog with a large laceration?
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According to the rule of nines, a patient with burns on the anterior aspect of both arms and anterior chest covers _____ of his BSA.
According to the rule of nines, a patient with burns on the anterior aspect of both arms and anterior chest covers _____ of his BSA.
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When a person is exposed to a cold environment, peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from the skin.
When a person is exposed to a cold environment, peripheral vessels constrict and divert blood away from the skin.
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What should you do when a utility worker is electrocuted and lying unconscious on the ground?
What should you do when a utility worker is electrocuted and lying unconscious on the ground?
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Why might bleeding occur from even a minor injury during the normal wound healing process?
Why might bleeding occur from even a minor injury during the normal wound healing process?
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What is the Adam's apple?
What is the Adam's apple?
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Anterior nose bleeds usually originate from the septum area and bleed slowly.
Anterior nose bleeds usually originate from the septum area and bleed slowly.
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What should you assess for during a full body scan?
What should you assess for during a full body scan?
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What is the risk for a patient with little injuries who refuses EMS care after a fight?
What is the risk for a patient with little injuries who refuses EMS care after a fight?
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What intervention is most likely to improve the survival chance of a child with a throat injury?
What intervention is most likely to improve the survival chance of a child with a throat injury?
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Study Notes
Anatomy and Physiology
- Maxillae: The upper jaw bones in the human skull.
- Ears: The area of the body with the thinnest skin, making it more susceptible to injuries.
- Vitreous Humor: Clear, jellylike fluid in the back of the eye; irreplaceable if lost.
- Epidermis: The skin layer that creates a watertight, protective seal for the body.
Trauma and Injury Types
- Shotgun Wound Patterns: Characterized by a large entrance wound and multiple small puncture wounds, typical in gunshot trauma.
- Avulsion: An injury that results in the complete detachment or flap of skin.
- Contusion: A closed soft-tissue injury marked by swelling and bruising.
- Partial Thickness Burn: Involves the outer layer of skin and part of the dermal layer.
- Electrical Burns: Often show small entrance wounds relative to significant internal damage.
Patient Assessment and Management
- Facial Injuries: Important to provide detailed descriptions to hospitals for potential specialist evaluation.
- Distal Circulation Assessment: Necessary when a bandage causes numbness or tingling, indicating possible circulation compromise.
- Superficial Burns: Characterized by redness and pain, affecting only the outer skin layer.
- Conjunctivitis: Suspected with symptoms of redness and difficulty keeping eyes open.
Emergency Protocols
- Airway Management: Essential in cases of facial trauma to prevent airway compromise.
- Use of Occlusive Dressing: Required when encountering open chest wounds to prevent air from entering the wound.
- Irrigation of Chemical Burns: For chemical splashes on the eyes, irrigate continuously with water for 20 minutes if sterile saline is unavailable.
Pediatric Considerations
- Burn Severity in Children: Children are at greater risk for serious burns due to their larger body surface area relative to mass.
- Pediatric Rule of Nines: Indicates that legs are proportionately smaller than adults', affecting burn assessments.
Complications and Risks
- Facial Trauma Risks: Increased suspicion for spinal column injuries due to the nature of trauma.
- Air Embolism: A leading risk associated with open neck injuries, requiring vigilant management.
- Vomiting Risk: Elevated in patients who have swallowed blood following facial trauma.
Wound Healing and Infections
- Capillary Fragility: New capillaries from healing tissues are delicate, leading to possible bleeding from even minor injuries.
- Infection Risk: Patients with minor lacerations, such as a knuckle injury, are at higher risk for infections.
General Emergency Information
- CPR and AED Use: Immediate application is critical for patients who are unresponsive, pulseless, or apneic due to electrocution.
- Full Body Scan Consideration: Utilize DCAP-BTLS as an assessment acronym to identify potential injuries.
Additional Notes
- Adam's Apple: Refers to the prominent upper part of the larynx formed by the thyroid cartilage.
- Crackling Sensation: Indicates subcutaneous emphysema, requiring immediate attention and rapid transport to a hospital for serious injuries.
These key points cover anatomical terms, mechanisms of injury, assessment techniques, pediatric considerations, and emergency intervention strategies that are crucial for effective patient care in emergency medical situations.
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Test your knowledge on important concepts from EMT Chapters 26 and 27. This quiz covers key terms and assessments relevant to emergency medical technicians, including anatomy and wound patterns. Challenge yourself and solidify your understanding of essential EMT material!
