AHN577 Unit 1 Comparison Chart Exam Study Guide

AHN577 Unit 1 Comparison Chart Exam Study Guide Blunt Trauma - Ans:-Injury caused by a blunt force or impact Rib Fractures/Thoracic Cage Injury - Ans:-Causes of chest trauma, including blunt force and penetrating injuries DIAGNOSIS - Ans:-The process of determining the cause of a disease or condition CXR - Ans:-Chest X-ray, a diagnostic imaging test to visualize the chest and its structures CT - Ans:-Computed tomography, a diagnostic imaging test that combines multiple X-ray images to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body PRESENTATION - Ans:-The signs and symptoms that a patient exhibits TREATMENT - Ans:-The medical care provided to manage and alleviate symptoms or conditions ICU - Ans:-Intensive care unit, a specialized hospital unit that provides care for critically ill patients ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/9 Med-surg - Ans:-Medical-surgical unit, a hospital unit that provides care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions Pain: anesthetic (Lidocaine) - Ans:-The use of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to manage pain Flail Chest - Ans:-A condition characterized by multiple rib fractures and detachment of the sternum Pneumothorax - Ans:-The presence of air in the pleural cavity, usually caused by a rib fracture Hemothorax - Ans:-The presence of blood in the pleural cavity, usually caused by a vessel laceration Open/Sucking Chest Wounds - Ans:-Injuries that allow air to enter and exit the pleural cavity, but do not affect the blood vessels or uninjured lung Blunt Cardiac (Cardiac Contusions) - Ans:-Injuries to the heart caused by blunt force or impact Blunt Pulmonary (Pulmonary Contusions) - Ans:-Injuries to the lungs caused by blunt force or impact Pericardial Tamponade - Ans:-The accumulation of blood in the pericardium, causing compression of the heart Aortic Tear - Ans:-A tear in the aorta, usually caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration Aortic Rupture/Hemorrhage - Ans:-A rupture or hemorrhage in the aorta, usually caused by trauma ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/9 Primary Survey (ABCDE) - Ans:-The initial assessment of a trauma patient, focusing on Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure Abdominal Trauma - Ans:-Injuries to the abdomen, including the organs and structures within it LAPAROTOMY - Ans:-Surgical exploration of the abdomen HIGH INDEX OF SUSPICION - Ans:-A strong suspicion that a particular condition or injury is present GRADING - Ans:-The classification of the severity of an injury or condition based on specific criteria RED FLAGS - Ans:-Signs or symptoms that indicate a potentially serious or life-threatening condition LABS - Ans:-Laboratory tests used to evaluate a patient's condition or diagnose a specific disease or injury TESTING - Ans:-Diagnostic tests used to assess a patient's condition or confirm a diagnosis GENERAL INTERVENTIONS - Ans:-Non-specific interventions or treatments that are commonly used in the management of a particular condition or injury INSPECTION - Ans:-The visual examination of a patient's body or a specific area of the body AUSCULTATION - Ans:-The act of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope or other instrument ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/9 PERCUSSION - Ans:-The act of tapping on the body to produce sounds that can indicate the presence of fluid, air, or solid structures PALPATION - Ans:-The act of using the hands or fingers to feel or examine a patient's body or a specific area of the body Peritoneal/Retroperitoneal Organs - Ans:-Organs located within the peritoneal or retroperitoneal cavity LUQ Organs - Ans:-Organs located in the left upper quadrant of the abdo