Associated Clinical Science Part 3 (First Aid) Flashcards
After calling for help, you assess ABCs. What are the ABCs?
Assessment/Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Emetics
cause vomiting
when do you give emetics to someone who has gasoline poisoning
never
Most common emetic?
Universal emetic?
mildest emetic?
iperac;
activated charcoal:
salt water
Safest substance to treat alkaline or acid poisoning?
water
At which stage of shock will you see restlessness and cool, clammy skin?
Early Shock
At what stage of shock will you see a weak pulse, shallow rapid breaths, and dilated pupils?
Late Shock
What is the warning sign of impending death associated with shock?
decreased B/P
When should you perform the heimlich/abdominal thrust?
When a Conscious patient is not making a sound (can’t cough or talk)
What shape is on the back of a Black Widow Spider
Red hour glass shape
Which spider bite is fatal, black widow or brown recluse?
neither
What shape is on the back of a Brown Recluse spider?
violin/fiddle
What degree burns are associated with erythema?
1st degree
What degree burns are associated with vesicles/blisters?
2nd degree
What degree burns are associated with charred skin (all layers)?
3rd degree
