EMR Mid Term Review

Front

Bright red blood that spurts from a wound is called __________________________ bleeding.

Back

Arterial bleeding is characterized by bright red blood that spurts from a wound, indicating that the blood is under high pressure from an artery.

Front

The posturing that occurs with a closed head injury is an involuntary movement of the patient's limbs, referred to as:

Back

Flexion or extension refers to the involuntary movements of limbs that can occur in patients with closed head injuries.

Front

The patient’s response to your question about how he is feeling or what is wrong is called the:

Back

Chief complaint is the term used to describe the patient's primary concern or issue as expressed during an assessment.

Front

The ________________ is the longest and strongest bone in the body.

Back

The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

Front

The “T” in the “DOTS” mnemonic stands for:

Back

Tenderness is represented by the 'T' in the DOTS mnemonic, which is used to assess injuries.

Front

What is the primary function of the femur?

Back

The primary function of the femur is to support the weight of the body and allow for movement of the leg.

Front

What does the term 'chief complaint' signify in medical assessments?

Back

The chief complaint signifies the main issue or symptom that a patient reports during a medical evaluation.

Front

What is the significance of recognizing arterial bleeding?

Back

Recognizing arterial bleeding is crucial because it requires immediate medical attention due to the high risk of rapid blood loss.

Front

What are the two types of posturing associated with severe brain injury?

Back

The two types of posturing are decerebrate posturing (extension) and decorticate posturing (flexion), indicating different levels of brain damage.

Front

What does the 'DOTS' mnemonic help assess?

Back

The 'DOTS' mnemonic helps assess injuries by focusing on Deformities, Open injuries, Tenderness, and Swelling.