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What are the two general categories soft tissue injuries can be divided into?
What are the two general categories soft tissue injuries can be divided into?
- Superficial and deep wounds
- External and internal wounds
- Minor and major wounds
- Open and closed wounds (correct)
How should minor wounds that are not hemorrhaging be cleaned?
How should minor wounds that are not hemorrhaging be cleaned?
- Preferably with running water under gentle pressure (correct)
- With antiseptic wipes
- By rinsing for 1-2 minutes
- With soap and alcohol
What is recommended for cleaning minor wounds?
What is recommended for cleaning minor wounds?
- Running water under gentle pressure (correct)
- Antibiotic ointment
- Alcohol-based solutions
- Soap and water
What is the primary process through which the body repairs damaged tissues in wounds?
What is the primary process through which the body repairs damaged tissues in wounds?
What should be the higher priorities for wounds that are hemorrhaging or involve extensive tissue damage?
What should be the higher priorities for wounds that are hemorrhaging or involve extensive tissue damage?
Which type of soft tissue injury does not naturally fall into the categories of open or closed wounds according to the text?
Which type of soft tissue injury does not naturally fall into the categories of open or closed wounds according to the text?
How can wood slivers be made more visible on a patient's skin?
How can wood slivers be made more visible on a patient's skin?
Which type of sliver is usually invisible and difficult to remove?
Which type of sliver is usually invisible and difficult to remove?
What is the recommended time for soaking a glass sliver in warm, diluted antibacterial detergent?
What is the recommended time for soaking a glass sliver in warm, diluted antibacterial detergent?
Why should larger impaled objects like glass shards or metal rebar be left in place?
Why should larger impaled objects like glass shards or metal rebar be left in place?
What is the purpose of using bulky dressings when dealing with an impaled object?
What is the purpose of using bulky dressings when dealing with an impaled object?
Why is it essential to control movement and bleeding when dealing with an impaled object?
Why is it essential to control movement and bleeding when dealing with an impaled object?
What is the purpose of leaving the fingers or toes uncovered when applying a bandage?
What is the purpose of leaving the fingers or toes uncovered when applying a bandage?
When should stitches or sutures be applied to a wound?
When should stitches or sutures be applied to a wound?
What type of wound may require stitches or sutures?
What type of wound may require stitches or sutures?
Why is it important to compare the injured extremity with the corresponding one on the other side of the body?
Why is it important to compare the injured extremity with the corresponding one on the other side of the body?
What should be done if the bandage applied to fingers or toes shows signs of impaired circulation or sensation?
What should be done if the bandage applied to fingers or toes shows signs of impaired circulation or sensation?
In what circumstances might a wound on the face or head require stitches or sutures?
In what circumstances might a wound on the face or head require stitches or sutures?
What is the recommended method to remove an impaled fish hook if there is a chance of injuring vital structures?
What is the recommended method to remove an impaled fish hook if there is a chance of injuring vital structures?
What should be done with the barbed tip of a fish hook before removing it?
What should be done with the barbed tip of a fish hook before removing it?
How should a sliver be removed from the skin according to the text?
How should a sliver be removed from the skin according to the text?
What is an important consideration when removing an impaled fish hook?
What is an important consideration when removing an impaled fish hook?
In what scenario should a closed wound generally occur?
In what scenario should a closed wound generally occur?
What is an important consideration when dealing with closed wounds?
What is an important consideration when dealing with closed wounds?
What is an abscess according to the text?
What is an abscess according to the text?
How should subungual hematomas be cared for, based on the text?
How should subungual hematomas be cared for, based on the text?
In what areas should a boil preferably be treated by a physician, according to the text?
In what areas should a boil preferably be treated by a physician, according to the text?
What is the recommended method to hasten draining of an abscess?
What is the recommended method to hasten draining of an abscess?
Why should a hole be created in the nail above a fluid pocket when caring for subungual hematomas?
Why should a hole be created in the nail above a fluid pocket when caring for subungual hematomas?
What is a myocardial contusion also referred to as?
What is a myocardial contusion also referred to as?
