Circulatroy System Flashcards by Caitlynne Hay

What is angina and give 5 important signs & symptoms.

More than 1 heart attack.

denial of symptoms
pain in arms neck, arm and back
pressure in chest or shoulder
trouble breathing
fatigue

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What are the 4 steps for any emergency?

Figure it out. - What happened? Are you ok? Has it happened before? Medical history? Medication? Are you here with anyone?
Treat it
SHOCK
Secondary. - Vitals, head-to-toe, history

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How do you treat Angina?

Call 911

2. Loosen tight clothing around chest and neck.

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What is a stroke and what are 4 signs and symptoms.

When brain does not receive enough blood or oxygen.

weakness and numbness, in legs and arms
trouble speaking/understanding
double or loss of vision
loss of consciousness

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What does FAST stand for?

Face
Arm
Speech
Time

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What is the treatment for a stroke?

Phone EMS
SHOCK
Open airway
Semi-Prone

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What is hyperventilation and give 3 signs and symptoms.

Rapid breathing that can lead to unconsciousness.

high rate of respiration
dizziness, weakness, headache
tingling around mouth, hands, & feet

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What is asthma and give 3 signs and symptoms.

Breathing disorder.

difficulty breathing
anxiety
wheezing

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What is the treatment for hyperventilation.

reassure and calm victim
call EMS (only if they go unconscious)
treat for SHOCK

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What is the treatment for asthma?

get victim in comfortable position
ask if they have meds, help them take it
loosen clothing around neck or chest
if attack continues get to the hospital
pursed lip breathing

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What is a heart attack and give 5 signs and symptoms.

A heart attack happens when a blood vessel gets blocked.

denial of symptoms
pain in neck, arms, back, and jaw.
pain/pressure in chest
fatigue
weak/rapid pluse

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What is the difference between signs and symptoms?

Signs
- you can see
Symptoms
- you can feel

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What pain difference will men and women feel when they have a heart attack?

Women
- bad back pain
Men
- left arm and jaw

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What is the semi-prone position good for?

Draining vomit

Head to toe

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How do you do infant CPR? (6 things)

2 puffs
2 fingers (middle and ring)
1/3 of chest
ask for permission
call 911 after 5 minutes
30 compressions

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How do you do child CPR? (6 things)

2 breaths
1 handed compressions
30 compressions
1/3 of chest
ask for permission
911 after 5 min

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How do you do adult CPR? (5 things)

30 compressions
2 hands
2 breaths
call 911 RIGHT AWAY
1/3 of chest (2 inches)

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What do you do first if you pull a victim from the water?

BREATHES FIRST

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What 2 things are the same as enteral bleeding?

Puncture Wounds

Embedded Objects

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What are the 3 Ps?

Preserve Life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery

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What does ABCD stand for?

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Deadly Bleed

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What do you always treat for?

SHOCK

No matter what!!!!

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What is shock?

When there is not enough blood circulating to body’s vital organs.

What are the 4 causes of shock?

Spinal cord or nervous injuries
Weak heart, heart attack
Loss of blood and bodily fluids could be due to external bleeding, severe burns, and dehydration.
Expansion of blood vessels could be from poisoning or severe allergic reaction

Depend on the injury the shock can be ______ or ______.

Mild | Severe

Give 5 Signs and Symptoms of SHOCK.

- shallow, rapid breathing - weak, rapid pulse - cool, clammy, pale skin - weakness - vomiting

How do you treat for shock? (WARTS)

Warmth - maintain body tempurature ABC's - loosen tight clothing, monitor vitals Rest & Reassurance - talk calmly with confidence Treat - treat the cause of the SHOCK Sitting & Secondary - history, head to toe, semi-prone, semi-sit

What kind of wounds bleed more and where?

Head | Water

What is an Abrasion? (4)

Scrapped skin Can be wide or narrow Bleeding is slight Ex. Falling of bike and scraping knee

What is a contusion? (6)

``` Bruises caused by blunt force Discolouration May indicate deeper injury Got bump Hurts when poked Ex. Fall down the stairs ```

What is an incision? (3)

Clean edged cut Made by broken glass or knife Smooth cut

What is a Laceration? (5)

``` Deep tearing cut Jagged edges From animal or human bite Bleeding can be considerable Not clean like incision ```

What 2 wound go hand and hand?

Embedded Objests | Puncture Wounds

What is a Puncture? (3)

Stab wound caused by sharp object Object penetrating in the skin May not bleed if object acts as plug

What is an embedded object? (2)

When objects remain in wound | Glass, gravel, splinter

What is an amputation?

When a body part is torn off or completely off the body.

What are the 2 types of external bleeding?

``` Venous - bleeding from veins - relatively easy to stop - blood is dark red and oozes steadily Arterial - bleeding from arteries - blood is bright red and squirts - hard to control ```

What is internal bleeding? (6)

- caused by impact that doesn't break skin - abdominal area normally - injury may appear slight - require immediate medical attention - first aiders can't treat - vital organs are injured

What is Avulsion? (2)

Flap of skin | Can be peeled and put back in place

NEVER PULL OUT AN ______.

Embedded Object

What are the 5 basic wounds?

``` Avulsion Abrasion Contusion Incision Laceration ```

What are 4 signs and symptoms of a basic wound.

Pain Skin layer broken (by bite, scrape) Distress External bleeding

What does RAD stand for?

Rest And Direct pressure

What are the seven steps to treat a basic wound.

``` Clean affected area Apply clean dressing Monitor for infection Control bleeding Rest Direct pressure Check circulation ```

When do you consult a DR. about a basic wound? (4)

Deep and gaping which may require stitches Infection develops Wound is from an animal Object is embedded

What are the signs and symptoms of an embedded object? (4)

Bleeding Pain Swelling SHOCK

How do you treat an embedded object? (6 steps)

``` Leave object in place Control bleeding Stabilize object Bandage wound Consult DR Remove superficial objects (splinters) ```

What are the signs and symptoms of an amputation? (3)

Jagged edges, soft tissue and bone Exposed and obviously missing body parts Small bleeding

How do you treat an amputation? (4 steps)

``` Call 911 RAD Moist sterile gauze Immobilized Grab part and wrap up Keep part wet ```

What do you do if wound bleeds through bandage?

Apply more bandage. | DO NOT REMOVE

Stoma: What is it and how do you do CPR if someone has one?

If you smoke a lot tube is there. | Breath into the STOMA

What do you do if you can't access the mouth to do CPR?

Do it through the noes.

What are # of signs and symptoms of chocking?

How do treat an infant who is choking? (#)

How do you treat a adult who is choking? (#)