Chapter 27 Soft Tissue Injuries Quiz

A burn that is characterized by redness and pain is classified as a:

superficial burn

A closed soft-tissue injury characterized by swelling and ecchymosis is called a(n):

contusion

A hematoma develops when:

large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the:

dermal layer

All of the following body structures are lined with mucous membranes, except for the:

the lips

An abdominal evisceration:

occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.

An injury that separates various layers of soft tissue, resulting in complete detachment or a flap of skin, is called a(n):

Avulsion

Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following except:

immobilization of the injury

Functions of the skin include all of the following, except:

production of key antibodies

In addition to external bleeding, the MOST significant risk that an open soft-tissue injury exposes a patient to is:

infection

In addition to severe bleeding, the most life-threatening complication associated with an open neck injury is:

an air embolism

In contrast to animal bites, the bite of a human:

carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses.

What layer of the skin forms a watertight, protective seal for the body?

epidermis

When assessing a patient with a closed soft-tissue injury, it is most important to:

remain alert for more severe underlying injures

When treating a partial-thickness burn, you should:

avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics

Which of the following areas of the body has the thinned skin?

the ears

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old paitent?

circumferential partial thickness burn to the chest

Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct?

the anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the body surface area

You have applied a dressing and roller-gauze bandage to a laceration on the arm of a young female. During transport, she begins to complain of numbness and tingling in her hand. You should:

assess distal circulation and readjust the bandage as needed

When caring for a patient whose arm is covered with a dry chemical, you should:

Brush away the chemical before flushing with water.