Exss 288 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cerebrospinal fluid - -Contained between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes -Mechanical and immune protection, Forms cushion around brain and spinal chord coup - injury occurs directly where impact is contrecoup - injury occurs on opposite side of impact cerebral concussion (mTBI) - Definition: "clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient posttraumatic impairment of neural functions" May experience these signs and symptoms without focal lesion on neuroimaging

How is rescue breathing done on an adult - 1 breath every 5 seconds How is rescue breathing done on a child - 1 breath every 3 seconds T/F: Act of omission is acting inappropriately - False What are common blood-borne pathogens - HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C Reasons for abandonment - scene becomes unsafe, too tired to continue, victim shows obvious signs of life and is completely conscious

Exss 288 Exam 1 UNC Questions and Answers Already Passed How is rescue breathing done on an adult 1 breath every 5 seconds How is rescue breathing done on a child 1 breath every 3 seconds T/F: Act of omission is acting inappropriately False What are common blood-borne pathogens HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C Reasons for abandonment scene becomes unsafe, too tired to continue, victim shows obvious signs of life and is completely conscious True or False. If you suspected a hea...

EXSS 288 Final Exam Study Guide Rated A+ cerebrospinal fluid -Contained between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes -Mechanical and immune protection, Forms cushion around brain and spinal chord coup injury occurs directly where impact is contrecoup injury occurs on opposite side of impact cerebral concussion (mTBI) Definition: "clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient posttraumatic impairment of neural functions" May experience these signs and symptoms w...

A concussion is a... - ANSWERSfunctional injury A concussion is not identifiable on... - ANSWERSstandard imaging (CT or MRI) Concussion evaluation - balance - ANSWERSbalance error scoring system; 6 total trials; 3 stances, 2 surfaces; 20 second trials; eyes closed hands on hips Concussion evaluation - neurocognitive testing - ANSWERSPEARL = pupils, equal, and, reactive to, light Concussion care: TO DO - ANSWERSuse tylenol, use ice pack, sleep/rest Concussion care: DO NOT - ANSWERS...

types of burns - ANSWERSthermal chemical electrical radiation depth of burns - ANSWERS1st Degree (Superficial) 2nd Degree (Partial thickness) 3rd Degree (Full thickness) critical burn if... - ANSWERS-covers most of body -respiratory difficulty -other types from thermal -burn to mouth, neck, head, face, nose, hands, feet, gentials -to a child or elderly person rule of nines - ANSWERSA system that assigns percentages to sections of the body, allowing calculation of the amount of ...

functions of the foot - ANSWERSweight bearing absorb impact loading forces adapt to uneven grounds allow efficient propulsion (pushing off) how many bones are in the foot? - ANSWERS28 forefoot midfoot rearfoot - ANSWERSphalanges/metatarsals (sesamoids) 5 tarsals talus/calcaneus roles of arches 4 types (1 main one) - ANSWERSassist foot in supporting body weight/absorb shock of weight bearing medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, transverse, metatarsal plantar fasc...

Which of the following is the most common athletic injury? a. Dislocated Shoulder b. Sprained Ankle c. Torn ACL - ANSWERSb. Sprained ankle If an athlete is suspected to have a partial tear in their PCL, it would be classified as a: a. Grade 3 sprain b. Grade 1 sprain c. Grade 2 sprain - ANSWERSc. Grade 2 sprain If you have a grade 4 AC joint sprain which of the following will be present? a. Posterior Clavicle displacement b. Nerve damage c. Deltoid rupture - ANSWERSa. Posterior cl...

A victim of which type of poisoning should always receive supplemental oxygen? A. Ingestion B. Absorption C. Injection D. Inhalation - ANSWERSD If you suspected someone has ingested poison, you should induce vomiting to remove the poison from their system. a) True b) False - ANSWERSFALSE You suspect an athlete is having a seizure. This athlete has a history of seizures. She does not appear to be awake or aware. What would be appropriate care? A. Place her in supine and re...

You suspect an athlete is having a seizure. This athlete has a history of seizures. She do not appear to be awake or aware. What would be appropriate care? - ANSWERSTurn her on her side and move nearby objects out of the way A blue skin color would be most associated with which of the following poisons? - ANSWERSCarbon Monoxide Which of the following appearances is most consistent with someone who has abused a depressant? - ANSWERSDrowsiness, confusion, and slow heart rate T/F: If you s...