1st aid

Question 1

What does primary survey consist off

Answer 1

Any obvious life threatening conditions
AIRWAY- resp rate, rythem, audible noises, effort of inspiration, free from obstruction
BREATHING-
CIRCULATION- Heart rate, pulse quality, CRT, mucous membrane color, Pulse quality, deficit,
Neurological Assessment

Question 2

Signs of respiratory distress

Answer 2

Cyanotic
Open mouth breathing
Abducted elbows
Extended neck
Paradoxical abdo movement
Dilated pupils
Anxious facial expressions

Question 3

What to look for during the neurological assessment

Answer 3

Gait
Mentation- alert, abtunded, stuporous, coma
Pupil size, reactivity, symmetry
Absence or presence of palpebral symmetry
Facial symmetry
Nystagmus
Gag reflex
Anal tone

Question 4

Definition of Paresis

Answer 4

Weakness

Question 5

Definition of Plegia

Answer 5

Paralysis

Question 6

Definition of Quadriplegia

Answer 6

Paralysis of all 4 limbs

Question 7

Paraplegia

Answer 7

Paralysis of 2 limbs

Question 8

Hemiplegia

Answer 8

Paralysis of 1 side of the body

Question 9

Hypermetria

Answer 9

Exaggerated limb movement

Question 10

Action of Primary survey

Answer 10

Start CPR if no pulse/ heart beat or breathing
Administer 02 if dysponeic or in shock
IV fluids
Pain relief

Question 11

Second survey consists of:

Answer 11

Work up from nose to tail

Question 12

CPR action:

Answer 12

Ideally 100 - 120 compressions per minute
Singular person 30 compressions too 2 breaths
IPPV 10 breaths per minute / 1 every 6 seconds

Question 13

Capnograph

Answer 13

Ideal C02 reading is 15mmHg