Online Pretest for Chapter 19 - Soft-Tissue Injuries

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Online Pretest for Chapter 19 - Soft-Tissue Injuries

1: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a contusion?

A: Discoloration

B: Swelling and pain

C: Severe blood loss

D: Unbroken skin

2: Which of the following items would be most appropriate for stabilizing an impaled object?

A: Elastic bandage

B: Bulky dressing

C: Absorbent cotton

D: Occlusive dressing

3: Which of the following statements about dressings and bandages is FALSE?

A: Bandages need not be sterile.

B: Bandages are used to hold dressings in place.

C: Dressings are used to hold bandages in place.

D: Dressings are used to prevent contamination.

4: After applying both a dressing and a bandage to a laceration below the elbow, you should check for signs of impaired circulation in the patient's:

A: neck.

B: elbow.

C: fingers.

D: shoulder.

5: An occlusive dressing is most commonly used on a:

A: laceration.

B: closed fracture.

C: puncture wound.

D: sucking chest wound.

6: Which of the following is considered a closed injury?

A: Avulsion

B: Puncture

C: Laceration

D: Contusion

7: A collection of blood in the tissues resulting from injury or a broken blood vessel is called:

A: an incision.

B: an abrasion.

C: an avulsion.

D: a hematoma.

8: Burns that involve all the dermal layers are considered to be:

A: superficial.

B: complete.

C: full-thickness.

D: partial-thickness.

9: To estimate the total body surface area that has been burned, you need to use the Rule of:

A: Ones.

B: Fives.

C: Nines.

D: Tens.

10: At the scene of an electrical emergency where the patient is still in contact with the electrical source, you should:

A: attempt to move the patient.

B: move the downed power line.

C: put on rubber boots before touching the patient.

D: make certain the power is turned off before approaching.

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