Modules (8-10) Flashcards
Module 8: Fractures Module 9: Burns Module 10: Poisoning (37 cards)
_______ _________ — For lack of skill and required training to re-implant an avulsed tooth it may be beneficial to store the tooth in solution.
Dental Avulsion
_______ are broken blood vessels that leak under the skin—dark spots caused by a blow, fall, etc.
Bruises
How to treat bruises:
1)
2) Also, apply an ice pack or cold cloth.
3) If needed, have the patient take a pain reliever such as Tylenol to reduce the pain and swelling.
4) If the Bruise appeared on the head or if the bruise lasts longer than two weeks consider taking the patient to the hospital.
1) Make sure to elevate the injured area which will alleviate the pain.
How to treat bruises:
1) Make sure to elevate the injured area which will alleviate the pain.
2)
3) If needed, have the patient take a pain reliever such as Tylenol to reduce the pain and swelling.
4) If the Bruise appeared on the head or if the bruise lasts longer than two weeks consider taking the patient to the hospital.
2) Also, apply an ice pack or cold cloth.
How to treat bruises:
1) Make sure to elevate the injured area which will alleviate the pain.
2) Also, apply an ice pack or cold cloth.
3)
4) If the Bruise appeared on the head or if the bruise lasts longer than two weeks consider taking the patient to the hospital.
3) If needed, have the patient take a pain reliever such as Tylenol to reduce the pain and swelling.
How to treat bruises:
1) Make sure to elevate the injured area which will alleviate the pain.
2) Also, apply an ice pack or cold cloth.
3) If needed, have the patient take a pain reliever such as Tylenol to reduce the pain and swelling.
4)
4) If the Bruise appeared on the head or if the bruise lasts longer than two weeks consider taking the patient to the hospital.
______ occur in any ligaments, such as ankles, wrists, etc.
______ result from a torn muscle or tendon.
Sprains
Strains
Strains can arise in the ____ (hamstring) or _____, etc.
back
thigh
How to treat sprains and strains:
1)
2) Make sure to place ice over the area to prevent swelling and limit the application to 20 minutes unless the patient is irritated - limit 10 minutes.
3) Make sure to apply a bandage to the joint or limb or use a brace, if possible.
4) Make sure to raise the patient’s Sprained/Strained part 12 inches above the heart.
1) Rest the Sprained/Strained area in a sling, crutch or flint.
How to treat sprains and strains:
1) Rest the Sprained/Strained area in a sling, crutch or flint.
2)
3) Make sure to apply a bandage to the joint or limb or use a brace, if possible.
4) Make sure to raise the patient’s Sprained/Strained part 12 inches above the heart.
2) Make sure to place ice over the area to prevent swelling and limit the application to 20 minutes unless the patient is irritated - limit 10 minutes.
How to treat sprains and strains:
1) Rest the Sprained/Strained area in a sling, crutch or flint.
2) Make sure to place ice over the area to prevent swelling and limit the application to 20 minutes unless the patient is irritated - limit 10 minutes.
3)
4) Make sure to raise the patient’s Sprained/Strained part 12 inches above the heart.
3) Make sure to apply a bandage to the joint or limb or use a brace, if possible.
How to treat sprains and strains:
1) Rest the Sprained/Strained area in a sling, crutch or flint.
2) Make sure to place ice over the area to prevent swelling and limit the application to 20 minutes unless the patient is irritated - limit 10 minutes.
3) Make sure to apply a bandage to the joint or limb or use a brace, if possible.
4)
4) Make sure to raise the patient’s Sprained/Strained part 12 inches above the heart.
What are the 3 standard categories for burns?
1st degree burn
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
What type of burn is this: have persistent pain, are red, and usually are accompanied by swelling.
1st degree burn
What type of burn is this: refer to the burn breaching the 1st layer
2nd degree burn
What type of burn is this: These burns will be charred and can be deeper than the 3rd layer of the skin. Medical attention is much needed, and you should call 911 immediately. 3rd-degree burn patients usually won’t feel much pain due to the charring of nerve-endings.
3rd degree burn
How to treat 1st degree burns:
1)
2) Apply ointment such as Aloe Vera.
3) Wrap the wound with gauze (keep from infection). Replace, once a day.
4) Administer a pain reliever such as Advil.
1) Keep the burn cool (wrap the burn with a cold cloth or soak the wound in a bath.
How to treat 1st degree burns:
1) Keep the burn cool (wrap the burn with a cold cloth or soak the wound in a bath.
2)
3) Wrap the wound with gauze (keep from infection). Replace, once a day.
4) Administer a pain reliever such as Advil.
2) Apply ointment such as Aloe Vera.
How to treat 1st degree burns:
1) Keep the burn cool (wrap the burn with a cold cloth or soak the wound in a bath.
2) Apply ointment such as Aloe Vera.
3)
4) Administer a pain reliever such as Advil.
3) Wrap the wound with gauze (keep from infection). Replace, once a day.
How to treat 1st degree burns:
1) Keep the burn cool (wrap the burn with a cold cloth or soak the wound in a bath.
2) Apply ointment such as Aloe Vera.
3) Wrap the wound with gauze (keep from infection). Replace, once a day.
4)
4) Administer a pain reliever such as Advil.
How do you treat 2nd degree burns?
If the burn is larger than 3 inches, seek medical attention at your nearest hospital.
If the burn is smaller than 3 inches, treat it as you would a 1st-degree burn.
How to treat 3rd degree burns:
1)
2) Perform CPR, if needed.
3) Do not remove the patient’s clothing.
4) Raise the burn injury above the patient’s heart (increase blood pressure).
5) Cover the injuries in a cold, moist cloth (material)
1) Call 911 or rush the patient to the nearest hospital.
How to treat 3rd degree burns:
1) Call 911 or rush the patient to the nearest hospital.
2)
3) Do not remove the patient’s clothing.
4) Raise the burn injury above the patient’s heart (increase blood pressure).
5) Cover the injuries in a cold, moist cloth (material)
2) Perform CPR, if needed.
How to treat 3rd degree burns:
1) Call 911 or rush the patient to the nearest hospital.
2) Perform CPR, if needed.
3)
4) Raise the burn injury above the patient’s heart (increase blood pressure).
5) Cover the injuries in a cold, moist cloth (material)
3) Do not remove the patient’s clothing.