Soft Tissue Injuries Overview

<p>They may present with swelling and pain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing temperature regulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessment of injury severity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure of internal tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dermis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soft tissue injuries often appear worse than they actually are. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hematoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avulsion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Universal dressing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Painful, swollen, deformed extremities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Can vary in depth and shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leave the wound covered until treatment is needed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-adherent bandage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Penetration/puncture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crush injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevent further contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Always check for an exit wound. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cover the exposed organs with a moist sterile dressing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secure it to prevent further injury. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wrap the part in a sterile dressing and keep it cool. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use an occlusive dressing to seal the wound. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expose the injured area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evisceration of abdominal organs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distal pulse, motor, and sensory function. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply a second dressing over the first one. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shoulder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Begin flushing with large amounts of water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Partial-thickness burn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 minutes or more (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It assesses the percentage of body area burned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full-thickness burn involving the hands and face (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove smoldering clothing and jewelry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avulsion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treat the tooth gently and avoid touching the root (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry, leathery skin with loss of sensation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure the patient is not still in contact with the electrical source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Protects the body from the environment, bacteria, and other organisms; helps regulate body temperature; senses heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain.

Epidermis (outermost, dead cells, no pain/bleeding), Dermis (deeper, with glands, hair, blood vessels, nerves), Subcutaneous (more bleeding and pain).

Skin remains intact, no external bleeding; example: contusion (bruise).

A closed injury where the epidermis remains intact; cells and blood vessels in the dermis are damaged; swelling, pain, and discoloration occur.

Outermost layer of skin; composed of dead cells; not usually painful or bleeding.

Deeper layer of skin containing glands, hair, blood vessels, and nerve endings. More bleeding and pain.

The layer beneath the dermis, characterized by more bleeding and pain upon injury.

Injuries that often look worse than they are

A bruise over a vital organ may indicate damage to the organ and internal bleeding.

Skin helps keep body temperature stable.

Injuries where an object has pierced the body.

Applying sterile dressings and bandages to wounds.

Management of excessive bleeding using additional dressings.

Injuries that affect the tissues and muscles of the body.

Injuries to the chest region that require special care.

Injuries to the abdomen area, potentially leading to evisceration (organs protruding).

Injuries involving objects penetrating the body.

Severed body parts that require specialized handling.

Injuries that can cause an air embolism.

Injuries to the head and face, particularly if the scalp is actively bleeding.

A hematoma is a collection of blood under the skin caused by damage to larger blood vessels, resulting in more tissue damage and potential blood loss compared to a contusion (bruise).

A crush injury occurs when a strong force is applied to the body, potentially causing rupture of internal organs and severe internal bleeding, leading to shock (hypoperfusion).

An abrasion is a superficial injury where the outermost layer of skin is scraped off, causing pain despite the minimal depth.

A laceration is a break in the skin, varying in depth, caused by a forceful impact with a sharp object. It can be linear or irregular and may involve other soft tissue injuries.

An avulsion occurs when flaps of skin or tissue are torn loose or completely ripped off.

A penetration/puncture injury is caused by a sharp, pointed object. While external bleeding may be absent, internal bleeding can be severe.

An amputation involves the removal of an extremity or other body part, often accompanied by massive bleeding.

Open Crush Injuries involve severe damage to soft tissue and internal organs, resulting in potential deformity, minimal external bleeding, but potentially severe internal bleeding.

Immediate medical care for soft tissue injuries focuses on controlling bleeding, preventing further contamination, and keeping the patient calm.

Dressings are applied to stop bleeding, protect the wound from further damage, and prevent contamination and infection.

Immediately flood the eye with water for at least 20 minutes to remove contaminants.

A burn caused by harmful chemicals impacting the eye.

A burn affecting the eye or the skin covering it.

A closed injury where the skin remains intact, but the tissues underneath are damaged, causing bruising, swelling, and pain.

A wound caused by scraping or rubbing the skin, removing the outer layer.

A wound where a piece of tissue is torn or completely separated from the body.

An injury caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation, damaging the skin and tissues.

A first-degree burn only affecting the outermost layer of skin, causing redness and pain.

A second-degree burn affecting both layers of skin, causing intense pain, redness, and blisters.

A third-degree burn extending through all layers of skin, damaging underlying tissues, causing leathery and charred skin.