Kin 220 Exam 3 Trauma and Shock Questions and Answers Updated.

mechanism of injury (MOI) - Answer how the injury occurred kinetics of trauma - Answer the science of analyzing mechanism of injury. kinetic energy - Answer Velocity is the most significant factor in determining the amount of kinetic energy Estimate the speed of the objects involved -Motor vehicle collisions -Penetrating trauma greater mass - Answer greater kinetic energy Is the patient a priority for transport? - Answer Analysis of the mechanism of injury could be a crucial element in the decision to call 9-1-1 Red Criteria for injured patients - Answer INJURY PATTERNS - Penetrating injuries to the head, neck, torso - Skull deformity -Spinal cord injury - Chest wall instability -Pelvic fracture - Two or suspected proximal long bones -Pulseless extremity -Amputation proximal to wrist or ankle -Active bleeding requiring a tourniquet or wound packing with continuous pressure MENTAL STATUS AND VITAL SIGNS ALL PATIENTS -Unable to follow commands -RR 10 or less or 29 or less breaths per min