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Which of the following describes external hemorrhage?
Which of the following describes external hemorrhage?
- Bleeding in the abdominal cavity
- Bleeding from a wound that is visible (correct)
- Bleeding inside the skull
- Bleeding that occurs without any visible signs
What is a type of bleeding that occurs from injuries to internal organs in the abdomen?
What is a type of bleeding that occurs from injuries to internal organs in the abdomen?
- Internal bleeding (correct)
- Cerebral bleeding
- External hemorrhage
- Visible hemorrhage
What type of bleeding occurs without a break in skin continuity?
What type of bleeding occurs without a break in skin continuity?
- Internal hemorrhage (correct)
- Contusion bleeding
- External bleeding
- Capillary bleeding
What type of bleeding would you NOT expect from an injury to internal organs within the abdomen?
What type of bleeding would you NOT expect from an injury to internal organs within the abdomen?
Which organ is NOT typically associated with invisible internal bleeding?
Which organ is NOT typically associated with invisible internal bleeding?
Which of the following is a sign of visible internal bleeding?
Which of the following is a sign of visible internal bleeding?
Injuries to which part of the body would likely lead to cerebral bleeding?
Injuries to which part of the body would likely lead to cerebral bleeding?
What indicates a bowel injury related to internal bleeding?
What indicates a bowel injury related to internal bleeding?
Which scenario would not suggest internal bleeding?
Which scenario would not suggest internal bleeding?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with arterial bleeding?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with arterial bleeding?
Capillary bleeding is best described as bleeding that occurs from which type of blood vessel?
Capillary bleeding is best described as bleeding that occurs from which type of blood vessel?
What type of external bleeding involves blood loss from an artery?
What type of external bleeding involves blood loss from an artery?
What type of injury might cause bleeding from the ears?
What type of injury might cause bleeding from the ears?
Which type of bleeding is typically associated with darker red blood and a steady flow?
Which type of bleeding is typically associated with darker red blood and a steady flow?
What is a common consequence of untreated arterial bleeding?
What is a common consequence of untreated arterial bleeding?
What characterizes a puncture wound?
What characterizes a puncture wound?
Which type of wound can be described as having both an entrance and an exit?
Which type of wound can be described as having both an entrance and an exit?
Why are puncture wounds considered to have a high risk for infection?
Why are puncture wounds considered to have a high risk for infection?
What can be a serious consequence of layers of skin being torn off completely?
What can be a serious consequence of layers of skin being torn off completely?
What should be done for a puncture wound caused by a sharp object?
What should be done for a puncture wound caused by a sharp object?
What characterizes a laceration?
What characterizes a laceration?
What symptom is typically NOT associated with lacerations?
What symptom is typically NOT associated with lacerations?
What level of treatment is generally required for a laceration?
What level of treatment is generally required for a laceration?
Which of the following statements about lacerations is true?
Which of the following statements about lacerations is true?
Which of the following describes the nature of a laceration's edges?
Which of the following describes the nature of a laceration's edges?
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Study Notes
Internal Bleeding
- Defined as bleeding without a break in skin continuity
- Visible internal bleeding occurs when blood is released from:
- Bowel injury, resulting in blood from the anus
- Head injury, resulting in bleeding from ears or nose
- Lung injury, resulting in coughing up blood-tinged sputum
- Urinary tract injury, resulting in blood in the urine
- Invisible internal bleeding occurs when injuries to organs are not immediately visible, such as:
- Injuries to organs inside the abdomen (liver, spleen, kidney, etc.) leading to abdominal bleeding
- Injuries to organs inside the skull leading to cerebral bleeding
External Bleeding
- Bleeding that can be seen through a cut or wound in the skin.
- There are three types of external bleeding based on the blood vessel injured:
- Arterial bleeding
- Venous bleeding
- Capillary bleeding
Arterial Bleeding
- Blood loss from an artery.
Laceration
- Jagged cut or tear in the skin.
- Minimal bleeding with minimal pain.
- Treatment is usually straightforward.
- Can be classified as:
- Layers of skin torn off completely
- Only a flap of skin remains
- May have considerable bleeding.
Puncture Wound
- Penetration of the skin by a sharp object such as nails, tacks, knives, or needles.
- May be small in diameter and appear insignificant.
- Requires treatment by a physician.
- Can become infected easily because germs can be carried deep into the tissue.
Gunshot Wound
- Involves both laceration and a puncture wound due to the inlet and exit of the projectile.
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