14 Extended Care

Question 1

Define extended care.

Answer 1

Non medical care provided to keep a person comfortable while awaiting help to arrive.

Question 2

The four components of extended care basic care.

Answer 2

Shelter. Fire. Ration food and water.

Question 3

Four types of shelters

Answer 3

tarp over some thing. Tarp over polls. Wooden stakes a long tree trunk. Tent.

Question 4

What are the four water purification techniques.

Answer 4

Boil water for 10 minutes. Filter water. Chemical disinfectant like chlorine and Irene. Ultraviolet radiation.

Question 5

What are the best body positions and movement.

Answer 5

Get the person comfortable encourage them to change it and come uncomfortable and encourage to sit up and walk around.

Question 6

List four body positions and how each helps.

Answer 6

Sitting easier to breathe. Lying down with knees bent provides abdominal relief. Recovery position assist with drainage. Lying on right side makes it easier to breathe

Question 7

Suspect pneumonia when.

Answer 7

Persons breathing is slow and shallow.

Question 8

If you suspect pneumonia do what.

Answer 8

Sit up and take deep breath’s supporting chairs with arms cough forcefully. Repeat every two hours. Massage areas under pressure. And place padding underneath person

Question 9

Why is good personal hygiene important.

Answer 9

Particularly when preparing food or caring for injuries.

Question 10

Personal hygiene principles.

Answer 10

Pack out soiled materials.
clean dry and apply fresh bandage is daily. Help injured people maintain good hygiene. And follow tips on lowering the risk of infection. Wear proper PPE and bring on you sanitary materials with you

Question 11

List some toileting care items.

Answer 11

Incontinence pads. Dry moss in a bag. A bottle. Bedpan or improvise drainage device. Garbage bag with the absorbent layer.

Question 12

When should bowel movements occur.

Answer 12

Every 2 to 3 days with enough fluid a laxative may be required.

Question 13

Extended care rest principles.

Answer 13

7-8.5/9 hours of sleep lack of sleep affects judgment memory alertness and communication skills. Encourage injured person to get lots of rest to help with healing.

Question 14

Extended wound care.

Answer 14

Clean wound and change dressing every 12 hours or if you notice infection. Use clean first and the tools sterilize them. Apply antiseptic cream to the dressing not the wound.

Question 15

Improvised sterilization techniques.

Answer 15

Boil water for 10 minutes with the tool in it drain water let to cool.
Controlled flame.
Rubbing alcohol.

Question 16

Describe abscess draining.

Answer 16

Use was hot and warm compresses alternately until past begins to discharge note color and amount. Monitor size and temperature. Clean area and apply dry dressing’s.

Question 17

Pain management.

Answer 17

Pain medication may be used as long as the person is not allergic to it. Medication if you are trying to apply medication do so otherwise it should be self administered

Question 18

Acetaminophen.

Answer 18

Pain relief and lowers fever. Avoid alcohol.

Question 19

ASA.

Answer 19

Pain relief and thins blood reduces clot formation. Do not substitute acetaminophen or ibuprofen for ASA do not use if allergic. Take with food.

Question 20

Ibuprofen.

Answer 20

Pain relief and lowers fever and swelling.

Question 21

Naproxen.

Answer 21

Pain relief and lowers fever and swelling. Do not take it allergic.

Question 22

Antacids.

Answer 22

Soothes upset stomach and heartburn. Do not use high sodium or with with kidney issues.

Question 23

Antihistamines.

Answer 23

Relieves cold and allergy symptoms. May cause drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth or problems urinating - do not mix with alcohol.

Question 24

Decongestant.

Answer 24

Relieves congestion runny nose postnasal drip allergy symptoms fluid in ears. Do not use with high blood pressure

Question 25

laxatives.

Answer 25

Counteract constipation

Don’t use long term

Question 26

Anti diarrhea medicine

Answer 26

Relieves diarrhea symptoms

No Pepto under 19, Pepto may cause dark stool.

Question 27

Throat anesthetic

Answer 27

Soothes sore throat.

Not for under 5myrs old.

Question 28

What are the 4L’s of psychological care.

Answer 28

Look. Listen. Link. Live.

Question 29

Define the 4 L’s.

Answer 29

Look. Watch for signs of stress listen.
Listen to self and others.
Link. Self assessment or assessing others for basic needs.
Live. Current state of being.

Question 30

Self care mental principles.

Answer 30

Identify support and strategies you may need prior to the stressful situation.

Question 31

Signs of poor mental health

Answer 31

lack of motivation. Inability to think clearly or focus. Depression or mood swings. Insomnia. Headaches dizziness or nausea.

Question 32

Coping strategies are unique but here are some examples.

Answer 32

Calm atmosphere realistic expectation listen and support. Ensure everyone gets food water clean clothes and rest. Provide simple clear task and achievable goals. Focus on positive outcomes. Practice stress management techniques. Take time to learn from the experience.

Question 33

When do you document during extended care.

Answer 33

Secondary assessment every 5 to 10 minutes is critical. Every 10 to 60 minutes for major emergencies.

Question 34

Waterproof documentation.

Answer 34

Keep documentation away from water. Communicating the soap note. Prepare what you’re going to say before speaking on the radio. Short concise sentences. Be objective.