Trauma/Emergencies — Flashcards

Flashcard 561: Necrotizing fasciitis causes bullae formation, _____ skin discoloration, and pain out of proportion to exam findings

Answer: purple (color)

Flashcard 562: Which pediatric hip disorder requires surgical stabilization (in situ pinning) to prevent further displacement?

Answer: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Extra: SCFE is an orthopedic emergency. Management involves immediate non-weight bearing and surgical stabilization (in situ pinning) to prevent further slippage and complications like avascular necrosis.

Flashcard 563: What type of hernia is associated with abdominal trauma? _____

Answer: Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Flashcard 564: What is the most common intraoral location for squamous cell carcinoma?

Answer: Lateral border of the tongue

Extra: The most common site for squamous cell carcinoma of the **oral cavity** overall is the **lower lip**. However, the most common **intraoral** site is the **lateral border of the tongue**, followed by the floor of the mouth.

Flashcard 565: At 11 days after inhalation injury, bronchoscopy will typically show _____

Answer: resolution

Flashcard 566: A _____ is required to confirm the presence of prostatic adenocarcinoma (cannot use PSA levels alone)

Answer: prostatic biopsy

Flashcard 567: Superficial partial thickness burns cause the skin to _____

Answer: blister

Flashcard 568: Are ACL injuries most commonly contact or noncontact?_____

Answer: Noncontact

Flashcard 569: Supracondylar fractures most often occur after _____ injuries of the arm / elbow

Answer: hyperextension

Flashcard 570: Iliotibial Band Syndrome is primarily seen in what sport?_____

Answer: Running