Question

You are dispatched to an auto repair shop for an "accident." You arrive and are told by the owner that one of the workers apparently got his hand in the way while using a high-pressure grease gun and injected the grease into his hand. You find the patient seated in a chair with a coworker applying ice to the injured hand. Your examination reveals a minor round laceration in the hand. The patient is complaining of pain in the area but wants to let the wound take care of itself and go back to work. What should you do?

A. Remove the ice from the wound, then elevate and splint the limb. Transport the patient high priority.
B. The patient is correct. This type of wound will heal on its own and he can go back to work.
C. Tell the patient that if it does not get better within the next few days he should consult his own doctor.
D. Continue to apply cold, elevate and splint the limb, and transport the patient high priority.

Answer 1

It is important to properly address the injury caused by injecting grease into the hand. Continuing to apply cold, elevating and splinting the limb, and transporting the patient high priority can help reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and provide stability during transportation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The patient in this scenario has injected grease into his hand while using a high-pressure grease gun. The patient is experiencing pain in the area but wants to let the wound heal on its own and go back to work. However, it is important to properly address the injury to prevent further complications.

The correct course of action would be to continue applying cold to the injured hand, elevate and splint the limb, and transport the patient high priority. By doing so, you can help reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and provide stability to the injured hand during transportation. It is important to prioritize the patient's safety and ensure they receive appropriate medical attention to prevent any potential complications.