Soft Tissue Injuries

Question 1

Skin

Answer 1

-Largest organ in the body
-Protection, temperature regulation, prevents water loss, sensory organ

Question 2

Layers

Answer 2

-Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer

Question 3

Epidermis

Answer 3

Outer layer

Question 4

Dermis

Answer 4

Inner layer: sweat glands, nerve dendings

Question 5

Subcutaneous layer

Answer 5

Connective tissue

Question 6

Soft Tissue Wounds

Answer 6

Abrasion, evisceration, laceration, incision, puncture, avulsion, amputation, impaled object

Question 7

Abrasion

Answer 7

Rubbing or scraping

Question 8

Evisceration

Answer 8

Abdominal injury with intestines protruding

Question 9

Laceration

Answer 9

Jagged cut or slice

Question 10

Incision

Answer 10

Smooth, clean cut

Question 11

Puncture

Answer 11

Hole, made by pointed object

Question 12

Avulsion

Answer 12

Tearing of lose flap or skin

Question 13

Amputation

Answer 13

-Loss of body part
-Wrap in moist sterile dressing, place in plastic bag or glove, keep cool

Question 14

Impaled object

Answer 14

Don’t remove except for airway compromise (ex. cheek)

Question 15

To stoop bleeding from wound

Answer 15

-Apply direst pressure, if that doesn’t work apply a pressure dressing, and if it is still bleeding apply a tourniquet 2-3” above the wound make sure not to cover any joints