Question

(5.1.f) soft tissue injuries: quiz
possible points: 1
a student was playing a sport in gym class. she forgot, however, to remove a pair of large hoop earrings she was wearing. during the game, an earring was caught in another players finger and the girl suffered a completely avulsed earlobe. how would you care for the avulsed lobe?
wrap the earlobe in a clean dressing and keep it at body temperature.
do nothing
wrap the earlobe in a clean dressing and place it directly on ice.
wrap the earlobe in a clean dressing, place it in a plastic bag and keep it on ice.

Explanation:

When dealing with an avulsed body part like an earlobe, it needs to be preserved properly. Wrapping it in a clean dressing helps keep it clean. Placing it in a plastic bag and keeping it on ice (not directly on ice to prevent freezing damage) helps maintain its viability for potential re - attachment. Doing nothing is incorrect as it won't help in any possible re - attachment. Keeping it at body temperature (without proper cooling) may not preserve it well. Placing directly on ice can cause freezing injury to the tissue.

Answer:

Wrap the earlobe in a clean dressing, place it in a plastic bag and keep it on ice.