AHN577 Unit 1 Comparison Chart Exam
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Blunt Trauma - Ans:-Injury caused by a blunt force or impact
Rib Fractures/Thoracic Cage Injury - Ans:-Causes of chest trauma, including blunt force and
penetrating injuries
DIAGNOSIS - Ans:-The process of determining the cause of a disease or co...
Med-surg - Ans:✔✔-Medical-surgical unit, a hospital unit that provides care for patients with a variety of
medical and surgical conditions
Pain: anesthetic (Lidocaine) - Ans:✔✔-The use of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to manage pain
Flail Chest - Ans:✔✔-A condition characterized by multiple rib fractures and detachment of the sternum
Pneumothorax - Ans:✔✔-The presence of air in the pleural cavity, usually caused by a rib fracture
Hemothorax - Ans:✔✔-The presence of blood in the pleural cavity, usually caused by a vessel laceration
Open/Sucking Chest Wounds - Ans:✔✔-Injuries that allow air to enter and exit the pleural cavity, but do
not affect the blood vessels or uninjured lung
Blunt Cardiac (Cardiac Contusions) - Ans:✔✔-Injuries to the heart caused by blunt force or impact
Blunt Pulmonary (Pulmonary Contusions) - Ans:✔✔-Injuries to the lungs caused by blunt force or impact
Pericardial Tamponade - Ans:✔✔-The accumulation of blood in the pericardium, causing compression of
the heart
Aortic Tear - Ans:✔✔-A tear in the aorta, usually caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration
Aortic Rupture/Hemorrhage - Ans:✔✔-A rupture or hemorrhage in the aorta, usually caused by trauma
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