CERT unit 3 Flashcards

1
Q

How many liters of blood does the average person have?

A

5 liters

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2
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There are typically four stages of excessive bleeding. Describe stage 1.

A

Loss of less than 15% of blood volume. Patient appears normal with a slightly
increased heart rate.

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3
Q

There are typically four stages of excessive bleeding. Describe stage 2.

A

Loss of 15%-30% of blood volume. Patient’s body is able to compensate for
the loss of blood but may appear agitated or anxious as vital signs rise.

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4
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There are typically four stages of excessive bleeding. Describe stage 3.

A

Loss of 30%-40% of blood volume. Patient becomes unable to compensate
and condition worsens. If left untreated will proceed to irreversible shock. Patient
appears confused.

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5
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There are typically four stages of excessive bleeding. Describe stage 4.

A

Loss of >40% of blood volume. Patient enters irreversible shock. Patient
appears lethargic and death will occur within minutes because of overwhelming and
irreversible damage to vital organs.

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6
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vitals for stage 1 severe bleeding. describe the blood loss, HR, BP, Breath rate, and how the patient feels.

A

less than 15% blood loss. HR normal, less than 100. BP normal. Breath rate normal 14-20. Patient appears normal.

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7
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vitals for stage 2 severe bleeding. describe the blood loss, HR, BP, Breath rate, and how the patient feels.

A

15-30% blood loss. HR fast, greater than 100 BPM. BP slightly low. Breath rate 20-30. Patient may feel anxious.

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8
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vitals for stage 3 severe bleeding. describe the blood loss, HR, BP, Breath rate, and how the patient feels.

A

Blood loss 30-40%. HR very fast, greater than 120 BPM. BP low. Breath rate 30-40. Patient feels confused

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9
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vitals for stage 4 severe bleeding. describe the blood loss, HR, BP, Breath rate, and how the patient feels.

A

Blood loss greater than 40%. HR critical, greater than 140 BPM. BP critical. breath rate greater than 35. Patient feels lethargic.

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10
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Describe arterial bleeding speed.

A

Arteries transport blood under high pressure. Blood coming from an artery will spurt.

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11
Q

describe venous bleeding speed.

A

Veins transport blood under low pressure. Blood coming from a vein will flow.

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12
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describe capillary bleeding speed.

A

Capillaries also carry blood under low pressure. Blood coming from capillaries will ooze.

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13
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How to do the tripod position when seated and standing.

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When sitting on a raised platform (e.g., chair, bench): Legs shoulder width
apart, elbows or hands on knees, and leaning forward slightly.
* When standing: Legs shoulder width apart, hands on knees arms straight, and
leaning forward with flat back.

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