CSN EMS 108B Exam 2 with all Correct & 100% Verified
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What is gastric distention and how can it be minimized? ✔Correct Answer-Gastric distention is a
condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial
ventilation. Minimized by assessing chest rise and fall and applying adequate force, slow gentle
breaths
Signs of death ✔Correct Answer-a. Decapitation- head separated from the rest of the body
b. Rigor Mortis- Temporary stiffening of the muscles that occurs several hours after death.
c. Evidence of tissue decomposition- tissue decomposition or actual flesh decay occurs only after a
person has been dead for more than a day
d. Dependent lividity- Red or purple color that appears on the parts of the patients body that are
closest to the ground—caused by blood seeping into the tissues on the dependent part of the
person's body
What is the definition of work? ✔Correct Answer-The force used to move a mass over a distance
Blast Injuries: ✔Correct Answer-Primary = blast wind/pressure wave
Secondary = flying debris
Tertiary = patient displacement
Quaternary = collapse building / environmental change
What are the signs and symptoms of a blast injury? ✔Correct Answer-Abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting, hematemesis, rectal pain, tenesmus, testicular pain, unexplained hypovolemia
The Golden Period ✔Correct Answer-The time from injury to definitive care, during which
treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best.
The Platinum Ten Minutes ✔Correct Answer-On-scene time for critically injured patients should be
less than 10 minutes
What is the purpose of a seatbelt? ✔Correct Answer-To prevent ejection from a vehicle in the case
of a collision
What is the purpose of the airbag? ✔Correct Answer-Reduce injury by either cushioning the
occupants contact with the interior of the vehicle or preventing contact completely
Level 1 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Can manage all types of trauma 24hrs. a day 7 days a
week
Level 2 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Capable of stabilizing trauma patients and transferring to
a Level 1 trauma center
on call
Level 3 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Community Trauma Center,
Specialized ED and some surgical capability
(the specialty staff is on call and has 30 mins to get to hospital)
, Level 4 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Able to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS)
before transfer of patients to a higher level trauma center.
Index of suspicion ✔Correct Answer-Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries may exist
when determining the mechanism of injury.
Arterial bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control.
Venous bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Dark red or maroon blood and a steady, easy-to-control flow.
Capillary bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Slow, oozing flow of blood. Easiest to control.
Wound healing process ✔Correct Answer-Hemostasis, closing by clotting. Inflammatory, localized
swelling. Proliferative, collagen rebuilds the site of injury. Maturation, mature collagen and new
blood vessels form to bring blood to injury site.
Direct pressure ✔Correct Answer-Pressure applied on a wound to control bleeding
Tourniquet ✔Correct Answer-A device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to
and from an extremity.
Splinting ✔Correct Answer-Use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured
body part
Hypovolemic shock ✔Correct Answer-Shock caused by extreme fluid or blood loss.
Contusion ✔Correct Answer-A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been
ruptured; a bruise.
Hematoma ✔Correct Answer-A pool of mostly clotted blood that forms in an organ, tissue, or body
space. A hematoma is usually caused by a broken blood vessel that was damaged by surgery or an
injury.
Crush injuries ✔Correct Answer-Caused by a compressing force applied to body; may be open or
closed injuries.
Lacerations ✔Correct Answer-a cut with either jagged or smooth edges, usually from a sharp
object. Can also result when a blunt force splits the skin.
Abrasion ✔Correct Answer-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive, superficial rub or
wearing off.
Amputation ✔Correct Answer-An injury in which part of the body is completely severed.
Avulsion ✔Correct Answer-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a
flap.
Occlusive dressing ✔Correct Answer-Any dressing that forms an airtight seal, non permeable.
Answers |Latest Version |Already Graded A+
What is gastric distention and how can it be minimized? ✔Correct Answer-Gastric distention is a
condition in which air fills the stomach, often as a result of high volume and pressure during artificial
ventilation. Minimized by assessing chest rise and fall and applying adequate force, slow gentle
breaths
Signs of death ✔Correct Answer-a. Decapitation- head separated from the rest of the body
b. Rigor Mortis- Temporary stiffening of the muscles that occurs several hours after death.
c. Evidence of tissue decomposition- tissue decomposition or actual flesh decay occurs only after a
person has been dead for more than a day
d. Dependent lividity- Red or purple color that appears on the parts of the patients body that are
closest to the ground—caused by blood seeping into the tissues on the dependent part of the
person's body
What is the definition of work? ✔Correct Answer-The force used to move a mass over a distance
Blast Injuries: ✔Correct Answer-Primary = blast wind/pressure wave
Secondary = flying debris
Tertiary = patient displacement
Quaternary = collapse building / environmental change
What are the signs and symptoms of a blast injury? ✔Correct Answer-Abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting, hematemesis, rectal pain, tenesmus, testicular pain, unexplained hypovolemia
The Golden Period ✔Correct Answer-The time from injury to definitive care, during which
treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best.
The Platinum Ten Minutes ✔Correct Answer-On-scene time for critically injured patients should be
less than 10 minutes
What is the purpose of a seatbelt? ✔Correct Answer-To prevent ejection from a vehicle in the case
of a collision
What is the purpose of the airbag? ✔Correct Answer-Reduce injury by either cushioning the
occupants contact with the interior of the vehicle or preventing contact completely
Level 1 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Can manage all types of trauma 24hrs. a day 7 days a
week
Level 2 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Capable of stabilizing trauma patients and transferring to
a Level 1 trauma center
on call
Level 3 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Community Trauma Center,
Specialized ED and some surgical capability
(the specialty staff is on call and has 30 mins to get to hospital)
, Level 4 Trauma Center ✔Correct Answer-Able to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS)
before transfer of patients to a higher level trauma center.
Index of suspicion ✔Correct Answer-Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries may exist
when determining the mechanism of injury.
Arterial bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Bright red blood that is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control.
Venous bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Dark red or maroon blood and a steady, easy-to-control flow.
Capillary bleeding ✔Correct Answer-Slow, oozing flow of blood. Easiest to control.
Wound healing process ✔Correct Answer-Hemostasis, closing by clotting. Inflammatory, localized
swelling. Proliferative, collagen rebuilds the site of injury. Maturation, mature collagen and new
blood vessels form to bring blood to injury site.
Direct pressure ✔Correct Answer-Pressure applied on a wound to control bleeding
Tourniquet ✔Correct Answer-A device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to
and from an extremity.
Splinting ✔Correct Answer-Use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured
body part
Hypovolemic shock ✔Correct Answer-Shock caused by extreme fluid or blood loss.
Contusion ✔Correct Answer-A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been
ruptured; a bruise.
Hematoma ✔Correct Answer-A pool of mostly clotted blood that forms in an organ, tissue, or body
space. A hematoma is usually caused by a broken blood vessel that was damaged by surgery or an
injury.
Crush injuries ✔Correct Answer-Caused by a compressing force applied to body; may be open or
closed injuries.
Lacerations ✔Correct Answer-a cut with either jagged or smooth edges, usually from a sharp
object. Can also result when a blunt force splits the skin.
Abrasion ✔Correct Answer-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive, superficial rub or
wearing off.
Amputation ✔Correct Answer-An injury in which part of the body is completely severed.
Avulsion ✔Correct Answer-An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as a
flap.
Occlusive dressing ✔Correct Answer-Any dressing that forms an airtight seal, non permeable.
