RAD 1227 - Trauma & Pathology: Review Sheet

Flashcards for RAD 1227 Trauma & Pathology Review

Abrasion

Superficial scraping of the skin.

Laceration

Tissue tears, irregular and deep.

Incision

Clean, surgical cuts.

Contusion

Bruise caused by blunt force trauma.

Penetrating/Puncture Wound

Small surface opening with deep internal damage.

First-degree burn

Affects epidermis only; superficial partial-thickness.

Second-degree burn

Epidermis and part of dermis affected; deep partial-thickness, painful and blistered.

Third-degree burn

Destruction of all skin layers; full-thickness.

Fourth-degree burn

Damage extends to underlying muscles and bones.

Atrophy

Decrease in cell size or number.

Hypertrophy

Increase in cell size.

Hyperplasia

Increase in the number of cells.

Neoplasia

Abnormal and excessive cell growth (tumors).

Benign Tumor

Slow-growing, encapsulated, do not invade surrounding tissue.

Malignant Tumor

Rapid growth, invasive, can metastasize.

Carcinoma

Malignant tumor from epithelial tissue (e.g., lung, breast, stomach).

Sarcoma

Malignant tumor from connective tissue (e.g., bone, cartilage, muscle).

Leukemia & Lymphoma

Blood and lymphatic system cancers.

Pneumothorax

Air in pleural space causing lung collapse.

Rib Fractures

Can puncture lungs and other organs.

Spleen/Liver Lacerations

Risk of hemorrhage.

Ruptured Bladder

Requires immediate intervention.

Hangman's Fracture

C2 vertebral fracture.

Jefferson Fracture

C1 vertebra burst fracture.

Concussion

Temporary loss of brain function.

Epidural Hematoma

Arterial bleeding between skull and dura.

Subdural Hematoma

Venous bleeding under the dura.