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EMT FISDAP Trauma Study guide Questions and Answers
with 100% Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
SIgns and symptoms of referred pain - ANSWER Pain that is
somewhere else in the body and not at the actual injury site.
Subcutaneous Emphysema - ANSWER When gas or air is in the
layer under the skin
Crepitus - ANSWER Crackling or grating sound caused by bones
rubbing against each other
Ecchymosis - ANSWER Discoloration of the skin from bleeding
underneath, Caused by contusion
Techniques for opening the airway - ANSWER head tilt/chin lift,
modified jaw thrust (for possible spinal injury)
Cushing's Reflex - ANSWER Nervous system response to
increased intracranial pressure (ICP). SIgns and symptoms are
increased bp, irregular breathing bradycardia. Usually seen in
terminal stage of acute head injury
EMT FISDAP Trauma Study guide Questions and Answers
with 100% Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
SIgns and symptoms of referred pain - ANSWER Pain that is
somewhere else in the body and not at the actual injury site.
Subcutaneous Emphysema - ANSWER When gas or air is in the
layer under the skin
Crepitus - ANSWER Crackling or grating sound caused by bones
rubbing against each other
Ecchymosis - ANSWER Discoloration of the skin from bleeding
underneath, Caused by contusion
Techniques for opening the airway - ANSWER head tilt/chin lift,
modified jaw thrust (for possible spinal injury)
Cushing's Reflex - ANSWER Nervous system response to
increased intracranial pressure (ICP). SIgns and symptoms are
increased bp, irregular breathing bradycardia. Usually seen in
terminal stage of acute head injury
