First aid and Law Flashcards
ABC of first Aid
airway
breathing
circulation
how long do you perform CPR for
20 minutes
emetics are never given for what poisoning
gasoline, bleach, cleaning chemicals
what is the MC emetic
ipecac
what is the mildest emetic
salt water
what is the safest substance to treat alkaline or acid poisoning
H20
what is the universal antidote
activated charcoal
what do you not used activated charcoal for
alcohol
iodine
lithium
sulphur
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if the patient is chocking and unconscious what do you do for infant or adult
infant - back blows
adult - abdominal thrust above umbilicus
what are signs of shock
swollen tongue - anaphylaxis
blood loss - hypovolumic
early - restless, irritable, and cool - Increase BP
late - thready pulse, shallow breathing, blue skin
death - decreased BP
what causes cherry red lips or skin and cyanosis
carbon monoxide poisoning
how do you determine if there is a head injury
sharp stimulus on foot
elevated temperature and cool/wet skin
heat exhaustion
elevated temperature and hot/dry skin
heat stroke
describe 1, 2, 3 burns
primary - red
secondary - blister
tertiary - desquamation
malpractice suit 4 Ds
duty
dereliction
damage
direct causation
is standard of care altered with specialization
yes
what is a tort
wrongful act - civil
what are criminal charges
assault, battery, sexual, theft
what is the most common type of suit
civil suit
what are civil suits
personal damages, malpractice, breach of contract, tort
when is implied consent granted
accidents
what are the statute of limitations
period of time to file (7 years) up to age 18
what form is used for accounting as a sole proprietor and estimate and pay taxes
1040 ES form
binding arbitration means what
no appeal process
malfeasance means what
wrong act
res ipsa loquitur means what
the thing speaks for itself
vicarious liability means what
doctor responsible employees actions
