Tramatic Injuries Ch. 6

Question 1

What is normal blood volume for adults?

Answer 1

5000-6000ml

Question 2

Name the three types of bleeding.

Answer 2

Arterial
Venous
Capillary

Question 3

Name the S/S of bleeding

Answer 3

Obvious blood
Contusion (brusing)
Hematoma (blood blister)
Painful/swollen extremities
Vomiting blood
Coffee ground like vomit
Abdominal rigidity & tenderness
Dark tarry stools/blood
Coughing up blood
Vaginal bleeding
Nose bleed
Shock
SCTM-pale

Question 4

Name, in order, the treatments for bleeding

Answer 4

1 direct pressure
2 hemostatic agents
3 tourniquet

Question 5

What is the containdication for hemostatic agents?

Answer 5

If there is any chance it will get into the lungs

Question 6

Where is a tourniquet placed in relation to the wound?

Answer 6

2in proximal to the wound

Question 7

When should a tourniquet be released and reassessed in a non-amputation?

Answer 7

2 hours

Question 8

What is the treatment for internal bleeding

Answer 8

Splint when appropriate

Treat for shock

Question 9

What is the definition of shock?

Answer 9

inadequate tissue perfusion and inadequate glucose to the brain

Question 10

Name the three types of shock.

Answer 10

Hypovolemic
Cardiogenic
Vasogenic

Question 11

Name the three types of vasogenic shock

Answer 11

Anaphylactic
Septic
Neurogenic

Question 12

What are the “big three” allergens that can cause anaphylactic shock?

Answer 12

Bee sting
peanuts
shellfish

Question 13

What is the basic treatment for all shock?

Answer 13

Evacuate
Keep the patient calm
Keep the patient warm
Elevate legs 12in
Give supp. oxygen

Question 14

In which instance of shock do you not elevate the legs?

Answer 14

Cardiogenic

Question 15

What is the main sign that a patient has gone from compensatory to decompensatory shock?

Answer 15

The BP begins to drop