Chest, Pelvic, Abdominal Injuries (and burns)

What is the proper name for the chest area?

• Abdominal Cavity

• Pulmonary Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

What is this image depicting?

• Pneumothorax

• Flail chest

• Clavicle/collarbone fracture

How many ribs does the human body have on each side?

• 10

• 11

• 12

What does FOOSH stand for?

• Fall of outward strength to hips

• Fallen onto an outstretched hand

• Fever, odour, orientation, swelling, heat

Which section of ribs are most rarely fractured?

• Ribs 1-3

• Ribs 4-8

• Ribs 9-12

True or False: With paradoxical movement, the segment moves out on inspiration and in on expiration.

• True

• False

What is the treatment for a sucking chest wound?

• Don't cover wound so that air can escape.

• Cover with sterile dressing and apply pressure.

• Cover wound with something plastic and tape down.

True of False: You should always assess patient for a "through and through" if treating a gunshot wound.

• True

• False

What kind of dressing should you use on an evisceration?

• Wet dressing, then dry.

• Dry dressing, then wet.

• Just a wet dressing.

• Just a dry dressing.

Should you call transport for a suspected pelvic fracture?

• Yes, always.

• Maybe, depending on the situation.

• No, never.