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nys emt study guide with complete solutions Skin condition indicator (RED) - ANSWER-vasodilation, fever, allergic reactions Skin condition indicator (WHITE/pale) - ANSWER-vasoconstriction, blood loss, fright skin condition indicator (BLUE/cyanosis) - ANSWER-hypoxia, shock, vasoconstriction skin...

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nys emt study guide with complete solutions


Skin condition indicator (RED) - ANSWER✔✔-vasodilation, fever, allergic reactions


Skin condition indicator (WHITE/pale) - ANSWER✔✔-vasoconstriction, blood loss, fright


skin condition indicator (BLUE/cyanosis) - ANSWER✔✔-hypoxia, shock, vasoconstriction


skin condition indicator (cherry red) - ANSWER✔✔-carbon monoxide poisoning


skin temperature indicators - ANSWER✔✔--hot, dry: excessive body heat


-hot, wet: reaction to internal changes


-cool, dry: exposure to cold


-cool, clammy: shock


abrasion (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-caused by rubbing or scraping


evisceration (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-abdominal wound with intestine protruding


laceration (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-jagged cut or slice


incision (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-smooth, clean cut


puncture (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-hole, made from a pointed objected


avulsion (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-tearing loose of a flap of skin


amputation (soft tissue wound) - ANSWER✔✔-loss of a body part



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Treatment: amputated part - wrap in moist sterile dressing gauze, seal in plastic bag and keep cool. DO

NOT PUT UNPROTECTED PART ON ICE


Stump - ANSWER✔✔-treatment: wrap with moist sterile dressings and cover with dry bandage


impaled object - ANSWER✔✔-never remove an impaled object except in cheek (interferes with airway)

or chest (interferes with CPR)


dressing - ANSWER✔✔-sterile material that is used to cover the wound


bandage - ANSWER✔✔-material used to hold a dressing in place


bleeding control - ANSWER✔✔-direct pressure


pressure dressing


tourniquet (proximal to the wound; never over a joint)


treat for shock, if necessary


1st degree burn (superficial) - ANSWER✔✔-reddening of the skin


2nd degree burn (partial thickness) - ANSWER✔✔-blisters


3rd degree burn (full thickness) - ANSWER✔✔-charred or white and waxy skin, least amount of pain


electrical/lighting injuries burns - ANSWER✔✔-- First step assure your own safety.


- Electrical/lighting injuries burns can cause entrance /exit wounds fractures, deep subcutaneous burns,

and cardiac arrhythmia.


- Have defibrillator ready.




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