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WorksheetsChest, Pelvic, Abdominal Injuries (and burns)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the proper name for the chest area?
Abdominal Cavity
Pulmonary Cavity
Thoracic Cavity
What is this image depicting?
Pneumothorax
Flail chest
Clavicle/collarbone fracture
How many ribs does the human body have on each side?
10
11
12
What does FOOSH stand for?
Fall of outward strength to hips
Fallen onto an outstretched hand
Fever, odour, orientation, swelling, heat
Which section of ribs are most rarely fractured?
Ribs 1-3
Ribs 4-8
Ribs 9-12
True or False: With paradoxical movement, the segment moves out on inspiration and in on expiration.
True
False
What is the treatment for a sucking chest wound?
Don't cover wound so that air can escape.
Cover with sterile dressing and apply pressure.
Cover wound with something plastic and tape down.
True of False: You should always assess patient for a "through and through" if treating a gunshot wound.
True
False
What kind of dressing should you use on an evisceration?
Wet dressing, then dry.
Dry dressing, then wet.
Just a wet dressing.
Just a dry dressing.
Should you call transport for a suspected pelvic fracture?
Yes, always.
Maybe, depending on the situation.
No, never.
What is evisceration?
Removal of the eye.
Removal of internal organs.
Removal of bones.
Select all that apply: What are some other considerations to make when dealing with blast injuries?
Internal Injuries
Burns
Allergies
Spinal Injuries
What type of sling is depicted in the image?
Arm sling
Tube sling
Collar bone sling
How should you treat a pelvic fracture?
Wrap loosely with gauze.
Stabilize with triangular/blanket.
Don't touch pelvis so as not to risk further damage.
A 2nd Degree burn is is characterized by...
Charred pearly white skin, loss of feeling, little pain.
Redness, minor swelling, tender, hot to touch.
Swelling, blistering, very painful, peeling skin.
What is not a reason to automatically activate paramedic transport for a burn patient.
Airway or breathing complications.
Any size second degree burns.
Pediatric or geriatric patient.
When should you not use moist gauze?
1st Degree burn
2nd Degree burn
3rd Degree burn
True or False: All chemical burns should be flushed with water.
True
False
When should you consider an entry and exit site with burn patients?
Chemical burns
Thermal burns
Electrical burns
How much is the front of the forearm worth using the rule of nines?
4.5%
5%
9%
