An industrial worker has sustained a laceration to his abdomen. On closer inspection, you note what appear to be fat tissue and a portion of intestine protruding through the wound. Which one of the following is MOST appropriate for treating this injury?
A) Occlusive dressing applied over saline soaked gauze
B) Dry sterile dressing applied over the wound
C) Direct pressure using gloved palms to the injury
D) One attempt at replacement using sterile gloves
Question 2What is the FIRST method that you should use to control external hemorrhage?
A) Direct pressure
B) Ice
C) Elevation
D) Tourniquet
Question 3A patient has suffered an abdominal evisceration. There is no evidence of spinal injury. How should you place the patient on the stretcher?
A) Semi-Fowler's, to promote adequate breathing
B) Prone, to maintain pressure on the abdomen
C) Lateral recumbent with legs extended
D) Supine, with knees flexed to his chest
Question 4The phase of blood clotting in which fibrin is released normally takes 7 to 10 minutes to complete. This is called the:
A) platelet phase.
B) aggregate phase.
C) coagulation phase.
D) vascular phase.
Question 5A patient has been assaulted and sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen. As you start the primary assessment, you note that he is vomiting blood and you begin to suction him immediately. After the airway has been suctioned, you should:
A) check the patient's respirations.
B) obtain a full set of vital signs.
C) examine the abdomen for specific injuries.
D) administer oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask.
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