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Final (Revised) Study Flashcards

1
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Emergency action steps

A

Check, Call, Care

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2
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Emergencies that prompt you to call 911

A

signs of shock

life threatening bleeding

head or spine injury

anaphylaxis

unresponsive and not breathing

chest pain (signs of heart attack)

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3
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You wear it to protect yourself from bodily fluids and disease transmission; also to protect the patient

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PPE

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4
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What does the SAM interview stand for?

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Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications and Medical history

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5
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first thing done before identifying yourself and asking for consent, is constant and evolving

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Checking for scene safety

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6
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Examples of unsafe scenes

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bad weather, downed power lines, busy street and traffic, people, situations beyond your training

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7
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Cardiac chain of survival; these give the patient the best chance for surviving

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Early recognition- knowing signs and symptoms
Early 911
Early CPR
Early AED
Early advanced life support (EMS arrives)

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8
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CPR consists of

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30 chest compressions with 2 rescue breaths

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9
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Quality chest compression depth

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2-3 inches deep (at least for adults)

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10
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Quality chest compression rate

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100-120 bpm

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11
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Quality chest compression location

A

center of the chest

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12
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Quality rescue breath head tilt

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Adults: past neutral
Children: slightly past neutral

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13
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Quality rescue breath length

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1 second

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14
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Quality rescue breath check

A

For chest rising and falling

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15
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Body positing for patient when performing CPR

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on firm flat surface, lying on their back

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16
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Body positioning for Responder when performing CPR

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kneel next to patient, knees hip distance apart, stack hands, lock your elbows, have shoulders, elbows, and wrists in a straight line

17
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When to stop performing CPR

A

When EMS arrives

Unsafe scene

Exhausted to continue

Another trained responder arrives and relieves you

Patient becomes responsive

AED becomes available, stop to set up AED and then resume

18
Q

Responsive person choking procedure: body position

A

standing, bent forward at the waist, head, shoulders, upper body is parallel to the ground as possible

19
Q

Responsive person choking procedure: back blows

A

give 5 between the shoulder blades

20
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Responsive person choking procedure: abdominal thrusts

A

give 5, fists above the naval (belly button); if person is too large, give chest thrusts

21
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When to use an AED

A

as soon as one becomes available

22
Q

AED pad placement

A

Upper right chest, lower left
Pads do not touch

23
Q

What AED pads do you NOT use on adults?

A

pediatric

24
Q

Does AED work through clothing?

A

NO! Remove clothing to expose the chest

25
Q

signs and symptoms of concussion

A

Confusion
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Unresponsiveness
Visual changes/disturbances

26
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Signs and symptoms of shock

A

Increased respiratory rate and heart rate
Altered mental status- anxious, restless, confused, irritable
Pale, cool, and clammy skin

27
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Anaphylaxis signs and symptoms

A

Rash (systemic or near airway)
Difficulty breathing
Lightheaded
Swelling of tongue and throat

28
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Infection signs and symptoms

A

Redness and swelling
Pus
Heated, may have a fever
Red streaks

29
Q

What does MOI stand for?

A

mechanism of injury

30
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MOI (mechanism of injury) for Spine

A

Falls from height
High velocity impact
Falling directly on your buttocks
People over 65

31
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Heart attack signs and symptoms

A

Chest pain/tightness
Radiating to shoulder, jaw, arm, back
Pale/grayish skin
Shortness of breath
Fatigue

32
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How to perform care of a heart attack

A

Get them comfortable
Loosen tight clothing
Assist with 325 milligrams of Aspirin

33
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How to perform care with diabetic emergencies

A

Give patient 15-20 grams of sugar

34
Q

What do you give to care for someone with opiate overdose

A

Narcan (naloxone)

35
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How to care for Head/neck/spine injury

A

Do not move patient, leave them in position found
Limit movement
Keep them comfortable

36
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How to care for bleeding control

A

Assess from volume and flow
Apply direct pressure

37
Q

How to perform direct pressure for bleeding control

A

Put gauze and bandage right over the wound
Press hard with both hands
Stop holding pressure when the bleeding stops

38
Q

For extremities only
Place them 2-3 inches above the wound (between the wound and the heart)
DO NOT put tourniquet directly on the wound or on a joint
Once we put it on, we don’t take it off until they see the doctor

A

Tourniquets

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