Prehospital Emergency Care Midterm Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

sudden death {Ans: when the patient dies within 1 hour of onset of the signs and symptoms}open skull fracture: {Ans: is a fracture of the skull with an associated open wound to the scalp the open wound allows for the possibility that bacteria and other contaminants will enter the skull and infect the brain if the dura mater is damaged cerebrospinal fluid may leak from the open wound}occlusive dressing: {Ans: creates an airtight seal for open abdominal, chest, and large neck injuries a petroleum type occlusive dressing is impregnated with petroleum to prevent adhering to the open wound}stab wounds: {Ans: may be easily detected or may be small and hidden by clothing or body parts such as an extremity expose the patient and carefully inspect all areas of the body so that a potentially life-threatening injury is not missed Always assess the patient for underlying internal injuries and hemorrhagic shock}the nervou system has two major functions: {Ans: communication and control it enables the individual to be aware of and react to his environment it also coordinates the responses of the body to changes in the environment and keeps body systems working together}closed abdominal wounds can