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Navy Hospital Corpsman|180 HCB Test
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resists absorbing blood and body fluids - โ โ spine
used to carry a pt to a stretcher or chair or lift a pt from the ground or sitting position - โ โ extremity lift
used to lift a pt from the ground to a stretcher - โ โ direct ground lift used along with direct carry method during transfers between hospitals and nursing homes or when a pt must be moved from a bed at home to a stretcher - โ โ draw sheet method
used to move a pt from a bed or from a bed level position stretcher - โ โ direct carry
semi fowler's position - โ โ semi-sitting position
an excoriation, or circumscribed removal of the superficial skin layers - โ โ abrasion
an inflammatory follicular, papular, and pulsar eruption involving the pilosebaceous apparatus - โ โ acne
absence or loss of hair - โ โ alopecia
a cutaneneous reaction to an external substance - โ โ contact dermatitis
a tearing away or forcible separation - โ โ avulsion
a vesicle greater than 1cm in diameter - โ โ bulla
general term frequently used to indicate any of various types of malignant neoplasms, most of which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to several sites and are likely to recur after attempted removal and to kill the pt unless adequately treated especially, any such carcinoma or sarcoma, but, in ordinary usage, especially the former - โ โ cancer Deep seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues usually arising in several contiguous hair follicles with formation of connecting sinuses - โ โ carbuncle
inflammation of subcutaneous, loose connective tissue (formerly called cellular tissue) - โ โ cellulitis
any mechanical injury (usually caused by a blow) resulting in hemorrhage beneath unbroken skin - โ โ contusion
dried serum, blood, or purulent exudates; slightly elevated; size varies; brown, red, black, tan, or straw-colored - โ โ crust
the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the skin, diseases of the skin, and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease - โ โ dermatology
red purple nonblanchable discoloration of variable size - โ โ ecchymoses what type of burns do you get from: alternating current, direct current, and lightening - โ โ electricity
requires skin grafting forms dense scars as it heals - โ โ third degree (full thickness) what is the burn percentage for each part of the body - โ โ head - 9 arms- 9 legs - 18 chest - 18 back - 18 gential - 1 the stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability - โ โ sprain
muscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or excessive force - โ โ strain
inflammation of a tendon usually from a strain - โ โ tendonitis
what is voluntary muscle also known as? - โ โ skeletal muscle under conscious control of the brain via the nervous system - โ โ voluntary muscle
what is involuntary muscle also known as? - โ โ smooth muscle
where can you find involuntary muscle - โ โ gastrointestinal system, lungs, blood vessels, and urinary system a specialized form of involuntary muscle, found only in the heart - โ โ cardiac muscle
mandible - โ โ lower jaw
Maxillae - โ โ upper jaw
carpal - โ โ wrist
metacarpals - โ โ hand bones
Phalanges - โ โ fingers and toes
the lateral bone of the forearm - โ โ radius
medial forearm bone - โ โ ulna
movement of the limbs towards the lateral plane or away from the axial line of a limb - โ โ abduction
movement of the limbs toward the medial plane of the body or the axial line of a limb - โ โ adduction
fracture in which the broken bone segments are at an angle to each other - โ โ angulated fracture
where two bones meet - โ โ articulation
wasting or decreases in size or physiological activity of a part of the body because of diseases or other influences - โ โ atrophy
redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membrane - โ โ erythema any break in the bone or tooth - โ โ fracture
an incomplete fracture - โ โ greenstick fracture
a manner of walking or moving on foot - โ โ gait
a form of arthritis, is a disorder or purine metabolism that results from an elevated serum uric acid level - โ โ gout
is what causes the injury - โ โ mechanism of injury branch of medicine concerned with the prevention or correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system - โ โ orthopedics loss of muscle function through injury, disease, or damage, to its nerve supply. Most paralysis is due to stroke or spinal cord injury - โ โ paralysis
tough connective sheath that covers the bone - โ โ periosteum
extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle - โ โ range of motion
the highest portion of the shoulder - โ โ acromion process
how many bones does the spine consist of - โ โ 33 what are the five sections of the spine (top to bottom) and how many bones are in each - โ โ cervical - 7
thoracic - 12 lumbar - 5 sacral - 5 coccyx - 4
superior bone that contains the iliac crest - โ โ ilium
inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis - โ โ ischium
formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pelvis - โ โ pubis discrepancies between active and passive ROM may indicate what? - โ โ true muscle weakness or a joint disorder
How is muscle strength graded? - โ โ from no voluntary contraction to full muscle strength
how do you test muscle strength of the hips? - โ โ flexion/extension abduction/adduction internal external rotation injuries that occur immediately and as a result of direct force - โ โ primary injuries
occur after the initial result, can cause the same and even more harm - โ โ secondary injuries
the spine is most often injured by - โ โ energy that forces movement of the spine beyond its normal range of motion
what does the pelvis contain - โ โ ilium, ischium, pubis
joint where the femur (thigh bone) and pelvis join - โ โ hips
socket of the hip joint - โ โ acetabulum
medial and larger bone of the lower leg (shinbone) - โ โ tibia
the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg - โ โ fibula
at the lower end of the fibula - โ โ lateral malleolus
at the lower end of the tibia - โ โ medial malleolus
what are at each side of the ankle - โ โ lateral and medial malleolus calcaneus - โ โ heel bone
metatersals - โ โ foot bones
bones connect to other bones - โ โ joints
the hip is an example of what type of joint - โ โ ball and socket
the elbow is an example of what type of joint - โ โ hinge what are the three main functions of the musculoskeletal system - โ โ give shape to the body protect vital organs provide for body movement produces blood cells and stores certain nutrients - โ โ marrow inside the bone
can contract upon voluntary command of the individual - โ โ voluntary muscle respond automatically to orders from the brain - โ โ involuntary muscles ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own - โ โ automaticity
the cardiac muscle has a property called - โ โ automaticity
essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions - โ โ spine
instrument used for measurement of angles - โ โ goniometer
what equipment is used for inspection, palpation, ROM, muscle tone/strength - โ โ skin marker pencil
goniometer tape measure reflex hammer passive range of motion often exceeds active range of motion by - โ โ 5 degrees
forced inversion does what to the ankle? - โ โ injures the ligamentous support of the ankle stretching with microscopic damage to ankle is what grade - โ โ grade 1
partial disruption to ankle is what grade - โ โ grade 2
paresthesia paralysis puffiness position pressure
how much traction should be applied for a splint - โ โ 10% of the patients body weight or a max of 6.8kg (15lb)
how many patient carry techniques are there - โ โ 8 what carrying technique do you: place the pt's arm around your neck, grasping their hand place your other arm around their waist help pt walk to safety - โ โ one-rescuer assist
what carrying technique do you: place one arm across the pt's back with your hand under their arm
place your other arm under their knees and lift - โ โ cradle carry what carrying technique do you: have the pt stand turn your back to them, bringing their arms over your shoulders to cross your chest
keep their arms as straight as possible, with their armpits over your shoulder hold the pt's wrist, bend and pull them onto your back - โ โ pack strap carry what carrying technique do you: place your feet against the pt's feet and pull them toward you bend at your waist and flex your knees duck and pull them across your shoulder, keeping hold of one of their wrists use your free arm to reach between their legs and grasp their thigh stand up
transfer your grip on their thigh to their wrist - โ โ fireman carry what carrying technique do you: assist the pt to stand place their arm over your shoulder so they cross your chest bend over and lift the pt while they hold on with their arms, crouch and grasp each leg use a lifting motion to move them onto your back
pass your forearms under their knees and grasp their wrist - โ โ piggyback carry
can be tipped and pt will be held in can be used as a flotation device can be used for direct ship to ship transfer, by connecting 15 foot tending lines - โ โ strokes what stretcher is: used for rapid immobilization of spinal and neck injuries lightweight vinyl coated polyester can be lifted by helicopters has removable velcro straps for head, arms, and legs six chest and six leg straps w/ buckles and a yellow "fail-safe" strap are used for security
load capacity of over 1000lbs - โ โ reeves what board is: outer plastic shell w/ injected foam cor impervious to chemicals and elements full body immobilization harness system, including a hood and 2 point contact for head to stabilize the head and c spine allows passage through hatches and crowded p ways
fits in stokes basket and floats 250lb - โ โ miller what board is:
used for suspected spine injury or real fractures two types (short and long) Loss of part of the epidermis; depressed, moist, glistening; follows rupture of a vesicle or bulla - โ โ erosion linear crack or break from the epidermis to the dermis; may be moist or dry - โ โ fissure Any substance or material in a form which poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce
- โ โ hazardous material irregularly shaped, elevated, progressively enlarging scar; grows beyond boundaries, caused by excessive collagen formation during healing - โ โ keloid
cuts, open wounds that sometimes cause significant blood loss - โ โ laceration
Rough, thickened epidermis secondary to persistent rubbing, itching, or skin irritation; often involves flexor surface of extremity - โ โ lichenification
a flat, circumscribed area that is a change in the color of the skin; less than 1 cm in diameter - โ โ macule
Elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion; deeper in dermis than a papule; 1 to 2 cm in diameter - โ โ nodule
An elevated, firm, circumscribed area; less than 1 cm in diameter
red purple nonblanchable discoloration >.5cm - โ โ purpura
where are the thickest portions of epidermis found? - โ โ palms and soles What are the five layers of the epidermis? - โ โ stratum basale stratum spinosum stratum granulosum stratum lucidum stratum corneum
what are the three appendages located within the dermis - โ โ hair glands nails What does hair do? - โ โ regualtes body temp
what is the hair composed of - โ โ soft keratin
oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair - โ โ sebum
how thick is the dermis - โ โ 4 mm sometimes called the hypodermis, supports the skin and consists of adipose tissue and fascia - โ โ subcutaneous tissue
what are the functions of the epidermis - โ โ provides a physical/chemical barrier helps regulate fluid critical to vitamin D production
contributes to appearance what are the functions of the dermis - โ โ Supports and nourishes epidermis Assists with infection control what are the three ways burns can be classified and evaluated - โ โ agent/source depth severity what type of burn do you get from: flame; radiation; excessive heat from fire, steam, hot liquids, and hot objects - โ โ thermal
what type of burn do you get from: various acids, bases, and caustics - โ โ chemical
