25 Bleeding

Question 1

hemophilia

Answer 1

hereditary condition where person lacks one or more clotting factors

Question 2

hemoptysis

Answer 2

coughing blood

Question 3

hemostatic agent

Answer 3

chemical compound that slows or stops bleeding by assisting with clot formation

Question 4

hypoperfusion

Answer 4

circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular functions aka shock

Question 5

open book pelvic fracture

Answer 5

life threatening fracture caused by a force that displaces one or both sides of the pelvis laterally and posteriorly

Question 6

pelvic binder

Answer 6

device to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain