30 Questions
What are the two general categories soft tissue injuries can be divided into?
Open and closed wounds
How should minor wounds that are not hemorrhaging be cleaned?
Preferably with running water under gentle pressure
What is recommended for cleaning minor wounds?
Running water under gentle pressure
What is the primary process through which the body repairs damaged tissues in wounds?
Formation of scar tissue
What should be the higher priorities for wounds that are hemorrhaging or involve extensive tissue damage?
Rapid transport and bleeding control
Which type of soft tissue injury does not naturally fall into the categories of open or closed wounds according to the text?
Burns
How can wood slivers be made more visible on a patient's skin?
Wet the area with a colored antiseptic solution for 30 seconds
Which type of sliver is usually invisible and difficult to remove?
Glass
What is the recommended time for soaking a glass sliver in warm, diluted antibacterial detergent?
20 minutes
Why should larger impaled objects like glass shards or metal rebar be left in place?
To avoid interference with patient's airway or respiration
What is the purpose of using bulky dressings when dealing with an impaled object?
To immobilize the object
Why is it essential to control movement and bleeding when dealing with an impaled object?
To prevent further damage and complications
What is the purpose of leaving the fingers or toes uncovered when applying a bandage?
To assess sensation and circulation
When should stitches or sutures be applied to a wound?
Within the first few hours of the injury
What type of wound may require stitches or sutures?
A wound with jagged edges
Why is it important to compare the injured extremity with the corresponding one on the other side of the body?
To establish normal levels of sensation and circulation
What should be done if the bandage applied to fingers or toes shows signs of impaired circulation or sensation?
Loosen the bandage slightly and reassess
In what circumstances might a wound on the face or head require stitches or sutures?
If it has jagged edges or is more than 2.5 cm long
What is the recommended method to remove an impaled fish hook if there is a chance of injuring vital structures?
Immobilize the fish hook until it can be removed at a medical facility
What should be done with the barbed tip of a fish hook before removing it?
Clip off the barbed tip before removing the remainder of the hook
How should a sliver be removed from the skin according to the text?
Grasp with forceps and draw it out at the same angle
What is an important consideration when removing an impaled fish hook?
Avoid forcing the eye of the hook through tissue
In what scenario should a closed wound generally occur?
When internal structures are damaged without breaking the skin
What is an important consideration when dealing with closed wounds?
Infection risk is lower compared to open wounds
What is an abscess according to the text?
A collection of pus within tissues
How should subungual hematomas be cared for, based on the text?
Using a nail drill to create a small hole in the nail
In what areas should a boil preferably be treated by a physician, according to the text?
Face, neck, groin, or buttocks
What is the recommended method to hasten draining of an abscess?
Applying hot and warm compresses alternately
Why should a hole be created in the nail above a fluid pocket when caring for subungual hematomas?
To release pressure if it builds over time
What is a myocardial contusion also referred to as?
Cardiac contusion
Learn how to stabilize impaled objects with bulky dressings and control bleeding, as well as how to remove different types of slivers from the skin. This quiz covers techniques for first aid management in scenarios involving foreign objects penetrating the skin.
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