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SCENARIOS Use this scenario to answer questions 31-35 Your crew has been called

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SCENARIOS Use this scenario to answer questions 31-35 Your crew has been called to assist at a lumber mill. A 27-ye chain saw when it slipped and cut across his right thigh. The jagged, s his thigh is bleeding profusely. ar-ol d male was working with a -inch cut to the inside of 31. An open wound with jagged edges that has penetrated the skin is known as a (n) A: Laceration B: Incision C: Amputation D: Avulsion 32. The patien The patient's pulse is fast and thread. He has active bleeding from the laceration cause by the chain saw. All of the following are recommended procedures for stopping the bleeding EXCEPT t is alert, has a patent airway, and is breathing at a rate of 20 breaths per minute. A: Direct pressure B: Direct ice application C: Pressure dressing D: Apply a tourniquet ounds involving the extremities may have associated injuries to the muscles, ligaments, 33. W tendons, and nerves of that extremity. To assess for this, you should check the distal extremity for all of the following EXCEPT: A: Motor function B: Sensation C: Pulse D: Strength

Explanation / Answer

31. A. A laceration is an open wound accompanied by jagged edges and usually happens during an accident therefore the answer would be option A.

32. B. Direct ice application is used in rehabilitation purpose, in such cases one should prioritize the management.

33. D. Strength should not be assessed as the patient has injured the motor one should always check for motor function, sensation and pulse.

34. B. The patient has already loss a huge amount of blood this can cause hypovolemic shock and should be treated as soon as possible as it is life threatning.

35. A. Giving small sips of water is a secondary management the primary management should include stopping the hemorrhage.