Question 1

The internal bleeding that results from a ________ can be severe enough to cause deep shock and/or death.

Accepted Answer

A crush injury can cause severe internal bleeding, leading to deep shock or death due to the significant force applied to the body, damaging internal structures.

Question 2

Contusions, hematoma, and crush injuries are all types of:

Accepted Answer

Contusions, hematoma, and crush injuries do not break the skin and are therefore classified as closed injuries.

Question 3

A collection of blood beneath the skin is called a:

Accepted Answer

A hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skin.

Question 4

To help reduce the swelling and relieve the pain from a bruise, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Ice is recommended to reduce swelling and relieve pain from a bruise. Applying ice to the affected area constricts blood vessels, which can help minimize bleeding into the skin and reduce swelling and inflammation.

Question 5

For victims of crush injuries, you should always suspect:

Accepted Answer

Crush injuries often result in internal damage due to the force applied to the body, which can affect internal organs and tissues without necessarily causing external bleeding or bone penetration.

Question 6

Closed injuries include all but:

Accepted Answer

Lacerations are considered open injuries because they involve a break in the skin, whereas contusions, hematomas, and crush injuries are types of closed injuries where the skin remains intact.

Question 7

An open wound caused by rubbing and scraping off layers of skin is:

Accepted Answer

An abrasion is a type of wound caused by the superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis. It is typically caused by rubbing or scraping against a rough surface.

Question 8

The most serious threat from abrasions is:

Accepted Answer

The most serious threat from abrasions is contamination or infection, as the open wound can easily become a gateway for bacteria and other pathogens.

Question 9

Open wounds characterized by sharp, even cuts with smooth edges are:

Accepted Answer

Incisions are wounds made by clean, sharp cuts, often made by a knife or other sharp object, resulting in smooth edges.

Question 10

The greatest danger with linear lacerations is:

Accepted Answer

Linear lacerations pose a significant risk of damaging underlying structures such as tendons and nerves, which can lead to functional impairments.

Question 11

When a gunshot wound causes both entrance and exit wounds, the entrance wound is generally ________ the exit wound.

Accepted Answer

The entrance wound is generally smaller than the exit wound because the bullet often slows down and expands inside the body, causing the exit wound to be larger.

Question 12

Complications such as cellulitis, infection, and tetanus would most likely result from:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Because of the high infection rate, the most difficult bite to manage is:

Accepted Answer

Human bites have a high infection rate due to the bacteria present in the human mouth, making them particularly difficult to manage compared to animal bites.

Question 14

For which injury should you activate the EMS system?

Accepted Answer

A wound that is spurting blood indicates a severe injury, likely involving a major artery, and requires immediate professional medical attention, thus necessitating the activation of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

Question 15

The tearing loose of a flap of skin is:

Accepted Answer

An avulsion refers to the injury where a body structure is forcibly detached from its normal point of insertion or attachment, often leading to a flap of skin being torn loose.

Question 16

Stellate lacerations differ from linear lacerations in that they:

Accepted Answer

Stellate lacerations are characterized by a ragged, star-shaped wound, as opposed to linear lacerations which are more straight and clean-cut. This raggedness is due to the irregular tearing of the skin.

Question 17

For a minor shallow wound, it is OK to:

Accepted Answer

For a minor shallow wound, applying an antibiotic ointment is recommended to prevent infection. Scrubbing, using alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide can be irritating and may delay healing.

Question 18

Open injuries include all but:

Accepted Answer

Contusions are closed injuries, while incisions, avulsions, and abrasions are all open injuries.

Question 19

While peeling an onion, you receive a small cut to your finger. You should:

Accepted Answer

Irrigating the wound with tap water is a safe and effective way to clean a minor cut, helping to remove debris and reduce the risk of infection.

Question 20

What medication can be applied to a shallow wound?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic ointment is appropriate for a shallow wound to prevent infection. Hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol can damage tissue and delay healing, and mercurochrome is no longer recommended due to concerns about mercury toxicity.

Quiz 7: Soft-Tissue Injuries