Chapter 18 Quiz Caring for Soft-Tissue Injuries and Bleeding

An open wound to the neck should be covered with an occlusive dressing to prevent what from occurring?

air embolism

The severity of burns is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

heat source

A ________ burn involves both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.

partial-thickness

A chemical burn should be flushed for at least ______ minutes.

10

Since electrical burns can have a serious impact on the ________, the Emergency Medical Responder should be on alert for further complications in the field.

heart

The force of trauma applied over a large area is referred to as:  

blunt force trauma

A(n) ________ is a cut to the skin and/or to the layers of the soft-tissue beneath the skin, caused by a sharp object.

laceration

The covering for a wound, designed to control bleeding and to protect the wound, is called a(n):  

dressing

Which of the following best describes how a dressing and bandage should be applied?

place the bandage tightly over the dressing, but don’t restrict the flow of blood

Impaled objects usually should be secured in place—EXCEPT when the object is impaled in the:

cheek