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commotio cordis

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agitation of the heart / often lethal disruption of the heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart (precodial region), at a critical time during the cycle of a heart beat causing cardiac arrest

2
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dystonia

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prolonged involuntary muscular contractions that may cause twisting (torsion) of body parts, repetitive movements, and increased muscular tone

3
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Babinski sign

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dorsiflexion (to bend dorsally or toward the upper surface) of the great toe when the sole of the foot is stimulated / if the toe extends instead of flexes and the outer toes spread out, Babinski reflex is present / normally when the lateral aspect of the sole of the relaxed foot is stroked, the great toe flexes

4
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LeFort fracture of skull

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fracture involving more than one of the facial bones (maxillary, nasal, orbital, and/or zygomatic)

5
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LeFort I fractures

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blunt force injury directed below the maxillary alveolar rim in a downward direction

6
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LeFort II fracture

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blunt force injury to the lower or mid-maxilla and usually involve the inferior orbital rim

7
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LeFort III fracture

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blunt force injury to the nasal bridge or upper maxilla, involving the zygomatic arch

8
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What is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient?

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Hypoxemia

9
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Acceptable locations for chest needle decompression are…

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Directly over the top of the 3rd rib, mid-clavicular line /

10
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What may affect the pulse oximetry reading?

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Cyanide poisoning / High ambient light / Carbon monoxide poisoning

11
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What is the FIRST priority in management of a trauma patient?

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Control major external bleeding

12
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In the absence of herniation syndrome, adult head injured patient should be ventilated at a rate of…

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8 to 10 per minute

13
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What assessment tools may assist in predicting patient deterioration for someone who otherwise appears stable?

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Serum lactate levels and abdominal ultrasound.

14
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Tourniquet application should be limited to less than…

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2 hours

15
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Pulsus paradoxus

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The radial pulse disappears upon inspiration.

16
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What is the correct orientation for inserting an intraosseous needle to the proximal tibia?

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Medial to the midline, avoiding the growth plate.

17
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Anisocoria

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Unequal pupils, typically a pre-existing

18
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The name of a pre-existing condition of unequal pupils is called…

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anisocoria

19
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Another name for skin is…

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integument.

20
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Epidermis

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The outermost layer of ​the skin with 5 of its own layers

21
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Statum Corneum

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The outmost layer of the epidermis consisting of non-living cells.

22
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Mast cells

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Granulocyte found in connective tissue, when injured they release strong chemicals known as histamine and heparin.

23
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Sebum

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Oily substance secreted by the sebaceous gland found at the neck of the each hair follicle. This helps to keep the skin supple.

24
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Deep fascia

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Tough bands of tissue that wrap around muscles and other internal structures. Muscles and bones are found below this layer.

25
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Crush syndrome can develop in ____ hours.

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4

26
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Chemotactic factors

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Chemicals and proteins that are released and signal repairing cells to migrate to the injury.

27
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Epithelialization

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The process of new epithelial cells moving into the injured or damaged area.

28
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Granulocytes and Macrophages

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Engulf bacteria and ingest damaged cell parts through phagocytosis.

29
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Collagen is…

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a tough, fibrous protein found in scar tissue, hair, bones, and connective tissue. Collagen provides stability to the damaged tissue.

30
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Lymphocytes…

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destroys bacteria and other pathogens.

31
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Heparin is a…

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compound occurring in the liver and other tissue which inhibits blood coagulation.

32
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Rhabdomyolysis

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Acute and at times fatal disease in which the by-products of skeletal muscle destruction accumulate in the renal tubules and produce acute renal failure and other internal organ injuries. Kidney failure caused by rhabdomyolysis may produce life-threatening hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis.