Major 4 Review

Why is the spine injured when someone falls or jumps from height and lands on their feet?

• Lateral impact

• Energy is transferred from feet to legs to spine

• Osteoporosis

• Rotational Injury

If there is no exsanguinating hemorrhage, what is your primary concern?

What type of impact is most likely to injure the aorta?

• Frontal

• Rear

• Lateral

• Rollover

Why is the sacrum less likely to be injured than the other parts of the spine?

• It's at the base

• It's protected by the pelvis

• It is unbreakable

• The vertebrae are fused

A _____ is considered a low-velocity weapon.

What areas is the airbag most likely to injure?

• Face and Neck

• Thoracic Cage

• Hips

• Kidneys

Internal bleeding with signs of shock and no airway problems=

• Load and Go

• Stay and Play

What does a pelvic binder NOT do?

• Stabilizes

• Helps control bleeding

• Prevents further injury

• Negate the need for SMR

Melena is a sign of?

• Pneumothorax

• GI Bleeding

• Bowel Obstruction

• Head injury

Which of these offers the best bleeding control?

• Direct pressure alone

• Bandaid

• Hemostatic agent with direct pressure

• Irrigation