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build up of blood in the pericardium is termed
cardiac tamponade
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fracture of a rib in two or more places results in
free floating portion of the rib cage
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accumulation of air in the soft tissues is described as
subcutaneous emphysema
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treatment for subcu emphysema
positive pressure ventilation or surgical
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presence of blood in the pleural space is termed
hemothorax
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presence of air in the pleural space is termed
pnemothorax
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treatment for hemothorax and pnemothorax
- o2 therapy
- hyperinflation therapy
- mech vent
- airway management/suction
- chest tube placement
- iv fluids or blood
- pain management
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portion of the chest wall moves inward during ins and outward during expiration, is referred to as
paradoxical chest movement
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where does the mediastinum shift in a tension pneumothorax from the affected side?
away from the affected side
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cutting the cutaneous layer of skin to release pressure after a thermal injury is termed
escharotomy
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what should be evaluated with a patient with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
- cherry red skin color (unreliable if pt is hypotensive)
- loss of mental acquity- loss of consciousness
- tachycardia
- dysrhthmias
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metabolism is generally ______ immediately following a severe thermal injury
depressed
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metabolism becomes ______ in the intermediate and late stages
elevated
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degree of burn
damage extends through the epidermis and dermis
second degree
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degree of burn
erythema
first degree
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degree of burn
damage is limited to the epidermis
first degree
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degree of burn
damage extends into the subcutaneous tissue, hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerves
third degree
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degree of burn
pain
second degree
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degree of burn
absence of pain
third degree
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t/f
fluid resuscitation and monitoring of urine output is essential in the treatment of burns
t
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burn pt's are immediately placed in isolation to protect those entering the pt room from infection
t
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