Bleeding

Question 1

Arterial blood

Answer 1

Bright red blood
Spurting

Question 2

Venous blood

Answer 2

Dark red
Steady flow

Question 3

Capillary blood

Answer 3

Brick red
Oozes

Question 4

Contusion

Answer 4

Blunt force trauma capillaries burst under the skin

Question 5

Laceration

Answer 5

Torn, irregular wound with tissue damage

Question 6

Incision

Answer 6

Cut from sharp instrument, tendons, nerves + arteries can be damaged

Question 7

Puncture

Answer 7

Pointed object penetrates the skin

Question 8

Abrasion/graze

Answer 8

A scrape, doesn’t penetrate the epidermis

Question 9

Gunshot wound

Answer 9

Can be entry + exit

Question 10

Treatment of external bleeding

Answer 10

Assess wound + locate source of the bleed
If there is a foreign object LEAVE IT!!!
Apply direct pressure to wound
Elevate
Apply sterile dressing + bandage
Check that it’s not too tight
If blood seeps through, apply 2nd bandage on top

Question 11

Internal bleeding treatment

Answer 11

Treat for shock
Call 112
Reassure + monitor vital signs

Question 12

Lung bleeding appearance

Answer 12

Bright red + frothy spittle

Question 13

Kidney bleeding appearance

Answer 13

Grey smoky coloured urine

Question 14

Stomach bleeding appearance

Answer 14

Maroon coloured vomit

Question 15

Lower intestine bleeding appearance

Answer 15

Bright red

Question 16

Upper intestine bleeding appearance

Answer 16

Black tarry blood in poo

Question 17

When should you not remove a crush victim

Answer 17

After 15 mins

Question 18

Treatment of crush injuries

Answer 18

Call 112
Release patient ASAP
Control any bleeding + manage any fracture
Treat for shock

Question 19

Amputation - treatent

Answer 19

Check airway
Control bleeding - PEEP
Sterile dressing
Treat for shock
Call 112
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