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Mod 2 Flashcards

1
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Types of fluids

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Crystalloid 3:1
Colloid 1:1
Blood products

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Function of cranial nerves

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Relay sensory information
Relay info related to touch temp pain from head and neck
Control motor function of muscles around head and neck
Autonomic control of internal organs

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3
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Indication for cannualtion

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Short term therapy
Emergency access
Bolus injection short infusion

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4
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Define epilepsy

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A neurological disorder where 2 or more unprovoked seizures takes place due to a sensory disturbance caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain

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5
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Wound dressing must

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Remove exudate 
Maintain high humidity
Free from particular toxic substances 
Allow gaseous exchange 
Allow change without trauma 
Minimal pain odour and bleeding
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6
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Signs of infection

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Pain 
Exudate 
Condition of surrounding skin 
Bleeding 
High temp 
High resp rate 
Low blood pressure 
Tachycardia 
Low sats
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7
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Internal bleeding signs

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Blow injury
Resp rate increase pulse rate increase
Pale colour
Confusion swelling heamtoma

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8
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Role of CSF

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Mechanical protection
Lubrications shock absorber
Floats brain

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9
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Define diabetes

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A chronic disease where the body can not manage the sugar levels because of not being able to produce insulin or is immune to it or don’t produce enough causing levels above or below 4-5.6mmol

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10
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Define anaphylaxis

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A life threading allergic reaction caused by an antigen where the body has become hypersensitive

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11
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Fluid cautions

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ICP
Cardiac failure
Renal failure

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12
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Purpose of wound dressing

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Promote wound healing 
Prevent infection 
Assess healing process
Protect wound from mechanical trauma 
Absorb drainage
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13
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3 layers of meninges

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Dura Mater
Pics Mater
Arachnoid Mater

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14
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Male reproductive systems

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Testes
Epididymis
Deferent ducts
Spermatic ducts
Seminal vesicles
Ejaculation ducts
Prostate gland
Penis
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15
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General Function of intestine rectum and anus

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Mass movement
Absorption
Defacation

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16
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Pancreas

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Produces pancreatic juiced

Produces insulin

17
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Hypothermia

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Mild 32-35
Moderate 28-32
Severe <28

18
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Heat ilness

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36-37.5 normal
37.5-38 low grade Pyrexia
38-40 high grade pyrexia
>40 hyper pyre is

19
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Function of sinuses

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Contain air
Communicate with nasal cavity
Give resonance to voice
Reduce weight of skull

20
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What does urinary system do?

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Plays vital part of homeostasis oc water and electrolytes in the body

21
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What is triage

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The sorting of casualties and assignment of treatment also the evacuation priorities of wounded at each echelon of care

22
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Assessing pain

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Provoking factors 
Quality
Region 
Severity
Time of onset
23
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3 types of extrication

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Routine
Urgent
Emergency

24
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Principles of continuous care

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Safety
Communication 
Food and drink 
Toiletting 
Dressing care
Patient hygiene
Control body temp 
Maintain dignity
Pressure areas 
Dying
25
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Structure and function of synovial joints

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Articulations cartilage
Capsular ligament
Synovial membrane
Synovial fluid

Nerve and blood supply

26
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Splinting aims

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Support
Immobilise
Relieve pain
Elevate

27
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Laws of consent

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Voluntary
Informative
Competency

28
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Types of pain relief

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Reassurance
Splinting
Drugs

29
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Entenox contra indications

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Pneumothorax
Impaired consciousness
Decomposition sickness
Psychotic problems

30
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Types of head injuries

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Compression 
Confusion 
Concussion 
Herniation 
Laceration
31
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Cushings triad

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Hypertension
Bradycardia
Irregular respiration

32
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4 stages of digestion

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Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination/ Defacation

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