Modules (5-7) Flashcards

Module 5: First-Aid Module 6: Wounds Module 7: Heart

1
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What items do you need in a medical kit?

A
  1. Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
  2. Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
  3. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
  4. One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
  5. Two triangular bandages.
  6. Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
  7. Scissors.
  8. At least one blanket.
  9. Tweezers.
  10. Adhesive tape.
  11. Latex gloves.
  12. Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
  13. Two elastic wraps.
  14. Splint.
  15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance.
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True or False: Open Chest Wounds may be left open.

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True

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1)
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

A

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2)
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3)
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4)
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5)
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:

1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6)
7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).

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Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7)

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7) Never remove objects from the wound.

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1)
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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1) Stop the bleeding

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2)
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3)
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4)
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5)
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6)
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.

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How to treat open chest wounds:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7)
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.

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How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8)

A

8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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Q

How to treat Amputations:

1)
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

A

1) Always practice universal precautions.

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2)
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

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2) Call 911 immediately

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3)
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

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3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4)
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

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4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5)
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

A

5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6)
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

A

6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.

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How to treat Amputations:

1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7)
8) Watch for any signs of shock.

A

7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.

25
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How to treat Amputations:
1) Always practice universal precautions.
2) Call 911 immediately.
3) If the patient isn’t breathing, perform CPR.
4) Apply direct pressure. Make sure to raise the injured area. Use a tourniquet or tight bandage, if needed.
5) If possible clean the amputated part and make sure to keep it with the patient.
6) Wrap the part in a cloth and put it in a plastic sealed bag inside of ice water.
7) If the amputated part is below the heart, make sure to raise the legs 12 inches above the heart.
8)

A

8) Watch for any signs of shock.

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How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1)
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

1) Stop the bleeding.

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How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2)
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).

28
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How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3)
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).

29
Q

How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4)
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.

30
Q

How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5)
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.

31
Q

How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6)
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.

32
Q

How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:

1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7)
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

A

7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.

33
Q

How to treat Cuts & Scrapes:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive or cut is deeper than 1/4 inch).
3) Thoroughly clean the cut/scrape with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the injury to keep it from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8)

A

8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.

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Q

____________ _______ (_______ ______) is the ineffective contractions of the heart causing a cessation of blood circulation throughout the body.

A

Cardiopulmonary Arrest (Cardiac Arrest)

35
Q

A ______ _______ is when the heart isn’t receiving oxygenated blood.

A

Heart Attack

36
Q

For patients with ______ _____ the provider may encourage the patient to chew one adult or 2 low-does aspirins.

A

Chest Pain

37
Q

For patients with Chest Pain the provider may encourage the patient to chew one adult or 2 low-does _______.

A

aspirins

38
Q

_________ _______ is the cessation of oxygen throughout the body.

A

Respiratory Arrest