Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

emergency skills lab > introduction > Flashcards

introduction Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Royal College: Emergency Medicine flashcards
1
Q

the international federation for emergency medicine defined emergency medicine as?
(1991)

A

a field of practice based on skills and knowledge to manage, diagnose and prevent acute and urgent illness/injury of patients from all ages physically or mentally

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is the goal of emergency medicine?

A

asses patients rapidly/accurately
equips drs with skills and knowledge for urgent needs
resuscitate and stabilize patients according to priority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is an emergency?

A

an unexpected, difficult and dangerous accident which happens suddenly and requires quick action

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is the goal of an emergency response procedure?

A

diminish the impact of an accident to people and the environment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is a traffic incident?

A

a collision involving two or more vehicles/ moving objects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

how many people die each year as a result or road traffic accidents?

A

1.3 million people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

how are traffic accidents managed?

A

by ABCD manner

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

when do electrical burns happen?

A

electrical burns happen when a source of electrical power makes contact with someone and a current is transmitted through their body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are lifesaving measures for patients with burn injuries?

A

stop the burning process
ensure the airway and ventilation are adequate
manage circulation by gaining intravenoud access

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is a common cause of death?

A

drowning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what is the most important detrimental consequence of drowning?

A

hypoxia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is the secondary event/consequence of downing?

A

cardiac arrest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is a critical factor in determining a drowning patients outcome?

A

the duration of hypoxia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what should be restored asap in a drowning victim since hypoxias duration is a critical factor?

A

oxygenation, ventilation and perfusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

how is a drowning patient managed?

A 
WATER is used 
watch
airway
talk
exit air
rescue breaths
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

in major incidents what should be done?

A

preparation, triage and abdc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

patients treatment priorities are established based on what?

A

their injuries, vital signs and injury mechanisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

during the primary survey, life threatening conditions are identified and treated in a prioritized sequence based on what?

A

the effect of injuries on the patients physiology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

a patients vital signs must be assessed in what way?

A

a quick and efficient way

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is a primary survey?

A 
ABCDE
airway
breathing
circulation
disability
exposure
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what is the secondary survey and what does it include?

A

its a survey that begins after the primary survey is completed after resuscitation and vital function improvement is done and it includes history, AMPLE and physical examination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what is important in 1st aid poisoning?

A

type of poisoning and management

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

what are slings used for?

A

supporting an injured arm or wrist
immobilizing fractures
elevating to control external bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

what is a common complaint in the ED?

A

seizures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

the diagnosis of a seizure has significant implications for an individual in terms of what?

A

lifestyle, employment, driving, insurance and medication

26
Q

because the diagnosis of seizures effects the patients whole lifestyle, work, driving, medication …. etc. it should only be done when?

A

there is certainty

27
Q

what is key to distinguishing between a seizure and a collapse?

A

history taking

28
Q

fracture and dislocation

A 
type of fracture
site
type of joint
type of dislocation
management
29
Q

injuries and fractures

A

primary survey
adjuncts to the primary survey
secondary survey
definitive treatment

30
Q

burns

A

type of burn
degree of burn
management
complication

31
Q

bites and stings

A

ER

first aid

32
Q

head injury

A

type of injury
mechanism
management

33
Q

what does AED stand for?

A

automated external defibrillator

34
Q

what is an AED?

A

a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electrical shock through the chest and heart
it can stop a irregular heart beat (arrhythmia) and allow a normal rhythm to resume following a cardiac arrest (SCA)

35
Q

electrical incident is managed by what?

A

ABCDE

36
Q

what is the life saving step in a burning incident?

A

to stop the burning process

fluids are imp too because skin will be dehydrated and tight

37
Q

since drowning patients may have spine injuries because they might have hit their heads how is Airway managed?

A

jaw thrust

38
Q

how is CPR in drowning?

A

rescue breaths first then chest compressions

39
Q

what is a major incident?

A

a group of people

40
Q

primary survey is?

A

rapid and fast to stabilize the patient

41
Q

D in ABCD is divided into?

A

ALS and traumatic
ALS is random blood sugar + GCS
traumatic is only GCS

42
Q

secondary survey is more?

A

detailed (from head to toe)

43
Q

what is not to be done on a poisoning patient?

A

make them drink something or make them throw up because may cause aspiration pneumonia

44
Q

gastric lavage is only done if?

A

the patient is brought to the hospital within the first hour of non liquid poison (liquid instantly gets absorbed)

45
Q

what is activated charcoal?

A

a poison antidot

46
Q

greenstick for fractures is used in?

A

children

47
Q

what is a seizure?

A

abnormal body movement

48
Q

what are the 2 seizure guidelines?

A

dont put anything in mouth

put them in left lateral position

49
Q

what type of fracture bleeds alot?

A

femoral fractures

50
Q

why is facial injury dangerous?

A

becuase of the airway

51
Q

intubation is done in?

A

ASL

52
Q

in a very bad face injury what is done instead of intubation?

A

Tracy ostomy

53
Q

what is the most dangerous type of chemical burns?

A

alkaline burns aka basic chemical burns

54
Q

what are the degrees of burns?

A

3 degrees
sunburn
superficial and deep areas of skin muscle and shit
qurbasar

55
Q

what is the parkland formula?

A

4ml x TBSA (%) x body weight (kg); 50% given in first eight hours; 50% given in next 16 hours

56
Q

in bites and stings?

A

u should get away from danger

dont suck nor cut

57
Q

what is acceleration head injury?

A

a type of head injury that causes concussion and post traumatic amnesia

58
Q

what to do in head injury?

A

airway and oxygen
CT scan
dont move head due to possible spine injury

59
Q

AED should be?

A

portable

60
Q

ambulance equipment?

A 
oxygen
splinter
spinal board
suction
monitor..... etc.

emergency skills lab (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions