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Why is it important to identify the mechanism of injury for a trauma patient?
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What does the acronym 'MOI' represent in physical therapy assessments?
In physical therapy assessments, 'MOI' stands for Mechanism of Injury. It refers to how an injury occurred, providing important information to help determine the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation approach for the patient.
How many feet does a person fall from to consider it a significant mechanism of injury?
Falls 20 ft and above is a significant mechanism of injury for adults, and falls from 10 ft and above is considered a significant mechanism of injury for children.
What does mechanism of injury mean?
the cause
What are all the signs and symptoms of an internal injury?
Signs of an internal injury: 1. Localised swelling2. Discolouration of the skin Symptoms of an internal injury: 1. Localised pain 2. The patient will protect and guard the injury siteOther signs include: 1. The patient with blood coming out the ears and nose - Head Injury 2. The patient that coughs up blood - Thoracic Injury 3. The patient with blood in their stool - Abdominal Injury
What type of trauma describes a distraction mechanism of injury?
Hanging
During manual handling is injury to you or the patient worth the risk?
This is when you lift/transfer a patient without the use of aids, ie hoists.it is not worth causing injury to ourselves or to the patient
Why is math important in surgery?
It is important because they need to know how deep it is to perfectly get to an organ, so it won't be damaged or cut. Otherwise, the patient would have a serious injury, or death.
What is most important when it comes to patient safety in a nursing home?
Patient safety is important in a nursing home. It's important that the well-being of the patient's needs are cared for. The most important aspect of safety in a nursing home is the patient's quality of life. One wouldn't want his or her patient to suffer a fall that could have been prevented with a simple assistance. It's not the injury that would harm the patient; it's the emotional and physical debilitation that would result in deteriorating the patient's quality of life. That is why there are walkers and orderlies to assist. This is why there are training programs and seminars, as well as best practices. Quality of life is most important for patient safety.
How can changes in mental function increase a patient's risk accident and injury?
Changes in mental function can impair decision-making, concentration, and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. This can manifest as confusion, memory problems, or slowed reaction times, which can lead to falls, motor vehicle accidents, or other types of injuries. It is important to address these changes promptly to minimize the risk to the patient's safety.
Cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has?
cold applications may cause injury to a patient if the patient has dependent swelling, a fever, large bruises or poor circulation?
Should you hyperventilate a patient with a head injury?
Yes
What information should a first aider gain about a patient?
when phoning for an ambulance (if needed) these are the important points you should give:ASHICEAge- Age of patient(s) (approx if age is unknown).Sex- Gender of patient(s).History- Medical history (for example: asthma) or the mechanism (cause) of injury (trauma for example).Injuries/Illnesses- Example: "I have severe bleeding from my arm" or "I am epileptic"Conditions- Overall status of the patient(s), such as appearance, alertness levels, etc.ETA/Extra Equipment Needed- Approx time from current location to hospital/emergency room and/or any extra equipment the patient may need.
