ABCs Flashcards
1
Q
ABCs include what?
A
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
2
Q
Name some possible problems of Airway.
A
Obstruction of the airway. EX: tongue, edema, body fluids.
3
Q
Problems of breathing include what?
A
Asthma. Pulmonary edema. Pneumothorax.
4
Q
Problems with circulation include?
A
Cardiac arrest. Cardiac dysrhythmias. Shock. Hemorrhage.
5
Q
Stridor, gasping, and cyanosis is involved with?
A
Airway.
6
Q
Hyper/Hypo- Ventilation Gasping. Decreased O2.
A
Breathing.
7
Q
Pulse. Pallor. Obvious bleeding.
A
Circulation.
8
Q
Name some treatment methods for Airway.
A
Reposition. Intubation. Jaw Thrust.
9
Q
Tx for Breathing.
A
Administer Oxygen. Ventilate. Insertion of Chest Tube.
10
Q
Tx for Circulation.
A
Administer IV fluids. Control Bleeding. Perform CPR.
