SOLUTIONS TO LESSON EXERCISES: LESSON 1
1.
a
(para 4-1)
2.
c
(paras 4-2, 4-5)
3.
Sucking chest wound (para 4-2a)
4.
Any three of the following (paras 4-2 b through h)
Coughing up blood
Bubbles in blood on chest
Breathing problems (shortness of breath, etc.)
Abnormal chest actions (flail chest)
Pain that increases when inhaling
Cyanosis
Pulse rate increases, but becomes weaker
5.
b
(para 4-3)
6.
c
(para 4-5c(2)). The wound size is 1.5 inches in diameter. Two inches beyond
the wound equals 2" + 1.5" + 2" = 5.5" diameter. The 6"x6" square is the
smallest material to contain a circle with a 5.5" diameter.
7.
d
(para 4-6)
8.
f
(para 4-7)
9
b
(para 4-7)
10.
b, c, e, f
(para 4-8a)
11.
a
(para 4-9b)
12.
b. (paras 4-9b, d, d Caution)
13.
nipple (para 4-9b, fig 4-6)
14.
Feel a "pop" or Hear air escaping. (either or both) (para 4-9d)
15.
c
(paras 4-9e, f)
16.
d
(para 4-9h)
17.
See checklist on the following page.
18.
See second checklist.
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