EMT Ch27: Soft Tissue Injuries
Management
Soft-Tissue Trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries involving wounds, burns,
chemicals, and more
Avulsions - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete separation of tissue layers
Flaps
Bite Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries caused by animal or human bites
Lacerations - CORRECT ANSWER-Jagged cuts in the skin. describe how deep it
is when you report it.
Puncture Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries caused by sharp objects
penetrating the skin
Incisions - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp, smooth cuts in the skin
Crush Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-Condition where muscle cells die from
excessive force
Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleeding beneath the skin without breaking it
Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood collected within damaged tissue or
body cavity
Compartment Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-Swelling from tissue injury
leading to pressure build-up
Abrasions - CORRECT ANSWER-Superficial wounds caused by friction on the
skin like scrapes
Amputation - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete severing of a body part
, Penetrating Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries from objects piercing the
skin
Primary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage caused by blast wave and
pressure changes
Secondary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage from flying debris in an
explosion
Tertiary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Injury from being thrown by an
explosion
Bruising - CORRECT ANSWER-Discoloration from blood vessel damage under
the skin
Swelling - CORRECT ANSWER-Enlargement of body tissue from fluid
accumulation
Deformity - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal shape or structure due to injury
Mechanism of Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-The cause or forces involved in an
injury event
Scene Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensuring the safety of the environment
during emergency response
MOI - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides info on potential safety threats
Primary Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify life threats, form general
impression
Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Control significant bleeding before airway
Airway and Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure clear airway, assess
breathing
Management
Soft-Tissue Trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries involving wounds, burns,
chemicals, and more
Avulsions - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete separation of tissue layers
Flaps
Bite Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries caused by animal or human bites
Lacerations - CORRECT ANSWER-Jagged cuts in the skin. describe how deep it
is when you report it.
Puncture Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries caused by sharp objects
penetrating the skin
Incisions - CORRECT ANSWER-Sharp, smooth cuts in the skin
Crush Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-Condition where muscle cells die from
excessive force
Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleeding beneath the skin without breaking it
Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood collected within damaged tissue or
body cavity
Compartment Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-Swelling from tissue injury
leading to pressure build-up
Abrasions - CORRECT ANSWER-Superficial wounds caused by friction on the
skin like scrapes
Amputation - CORRECT ANSWER-Complete severing of a body part
, Penetrating Wounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Injuries from objects piercing the
skin
Primary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage caused by blast wave and
pressure changes
Secondary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage from flying debris in an
explosion
Tertiary Blast Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Injury from being thrown by an
explosion
Bruising - CORRECT ANSWER-Discoloration from blood vessel damage under
the skin
Swelling - CORRECT ANSWER-Enlargement of body tissue from fluid
accumulation
Deformity - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal shape or structure due to injury
Mechanism of Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-The cause or forces involved in an
injury event
Scene Safety - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensuring the safety of the environment
during emergency response
MOI - CORRECT ANSWER-Provides info on potential safety threats
Primary Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify life threats, form general
impression
Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Control significant bleeding before airway
Airway and Breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure clear airway, assess
breathing
