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FIRST AID Flashcards

1
Q

scene safety
PPE/BSI on
checking for any signs of danger to you, patient and bystanders

A

SCENE SIZE-UP

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2
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The airway is open and clear if the casuality is __________ to you, it is not open and clear if the casuality is _____________

A

talking
unable to speak

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3
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an obstructed airway will prevent breathing causing ___________ and _______

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HYPOXIA
DEATH

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4
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if the casuality is unconcious, open the airway using

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HEAD TILT CHIN LIFT MANUEVER
JAWTHRUST MANEUVER

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5
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Breathing
-check for signs of breathing within ____ seconds

A

10

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6
Q

Breathing
how to check signs of breathing?
LLF

A

LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL

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7
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Breathing
-if the casuality is not breathing normally, ___________

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CALL 911

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8
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how to check blood circulation for an unconscious adult and child

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CAROTID PULSE

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9
Q

rapidly scan the victim’s body for any signs of bleeding beacuse it can lead to a life-threatening condition known as ________

A

SHOCK

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10
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how to check blood circulation for conscious adult and child

A

RADIAL PULSE

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11
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how to check blood circulation for conscious and unconscious infant and small child

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BRACHIAL PULSE

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12
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head-to-toe vital signs interview

A

SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

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13
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to gain more information regarding the patient’s medical history

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SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

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14
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questions to ask for secondary assessment

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SAMPLE
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading to the injury/illness

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15
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Secondary Assessment: DCAPBTLS

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Deformity
Contusion
Abrasion/Avulsion
Punctures/Penetrating
Burns/Bleeding
Tenderness
Laceration
Swelling

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16
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what is haines?

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High Arm IN Endangered Spine

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17
Q

Recovery position for suspected spinal injury

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HAINES
High Arm IN Endangered Spine

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18
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to maintain the alignment of the spine while turning or moving the casuality with a suspected or documented spine injury

A

LOG ROLL TECHNIQUE

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19
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Risk factors of cardiac problems
Cannot be change:
H
G
A

A

Heredity
Gender
Age

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20
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Risk factors of cardiac problems
Can be change:
S
H
H
D
O
I
S

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Smoking
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Inactivity
Stress

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21
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to perform high quality CPR, rescuers should:

A

Push hard, push fast
allow the chest to completely recoil
switch compressors every 2 minutes or earlier if fatigue
minimize interruptions to 10secs or less
avoid excessive ventilation

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22
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CPR sequence

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  1. survey the scene
  2. check responsiveness
  3. call for help
  4. check pulse and breathing
  5. perform CPR, provide rescue breathing
  6. recheck pulse and breathing
  7. recovery position, continue cpr
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23
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if negative pulse, negative breathing

A

perform CPR

24
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if positive pulse, negative breathing

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provide rescue breathing

25
Q

checking of pulse and breathing, not more than

A

10secs

26
Q

cycle of CPR

A

30:2 for 5 cycles

27
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cycle for rescue breathing

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1 breath every 5-6 secs

28
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if positive pulse, positive breathing

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recovery position

29
Q

if negative pulse, negative breathing

A

continue CPR

30
Q

is a breathing emergency which occurs when breathing has stopped

A

RESPIRATORY ARREST

31
Q

patient has pulse but no breathing

A

RESPIRATORY ARREST

32
Q

is a condition that inflames the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe

A

ASTHMA ATTACK

33
Q

it narrow and swell the airways and may produce extra mucus

A

ASTHMA ATTACK

34
Q

breathing is fast and shallow
oxygen is insufficient

A

HYPERVENTILATION

35
Q

arterial (spurting)
venous (flowing)
capillary (oozing)

A

EXTERNAL BLEEDING

36
Q

skin is not broken, and blood is not seen
potentially life threatening

A

INTERNAL BLEEDING

37
Q

a condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body system

A

SHOCK

38
Q

perfusion triangle

A

heart (pump)
blood vessels (pipe)
blood (content)

39
Q

causes of shock

A

cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock or hemorrhagic shock
anaphylactic shock

40
Q

occurs when a ligament is stretched, torn, or damaged

A

SPRAIN

41
Q

occurs when a tendon or muscle is stretched, torn, or damaged

A

STRAIN

42
Q

any head injury is potentially serious. these include scalp wounds, skull fractures and brain injuries

A

HEAD INJURY

43
Q

suspect spinal injury whenever significant cause of injury occurs

A

SPINAL INJURY

44
Q

can be caused by penetrating and blunt trauma

A

BRAIN INJURIES

45
Q

if a broken vertebra pinches spinal nerves, __________ can result

A

paralysis

46
Q

all unresponsive people with an inujry should be treated as though they have a ___________

A

spinal injury

47
Q

absorbent material placed directly over a wound

A

dressing

48
Q

occurs when there is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain

A

STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)

49
Q

occurs when arteries in the brain rupture or become blocked

A

STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)

50
Q

may cause permanent damage to the brain

A

STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)

51
Q

what is BEFAST

A

Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
Speech
Time

52
Q

abnormal firing of brain cells when disrupted due to injury, disease, fever, poison, or infection

A

SIEZURE

53
Q

a temporary loss of consciousness from a sudden decrease of blood flow to your brain

A

FAINTING/SYNCOPE

54
Q

A life-threatening condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 35 degree celcius

A

HYPOTHERMIA

55
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OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID (1 decks)

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