patient care skills 2

Question 1

arterial wounds

Answer 1

• blood will spurt several metres
• rapid blood loss

Question 2

how many litres of blood does an average adult have

Answer 2

• 4.5-6.5 litres of blood

Question 3

treatment for external bleeding

Answer 3

• sit/ lie patient down
• elevate wound
• pressure (direct/ indirect)

Question 4

what should you NOT do to try and stop bleeding

Answer 4

• use a tourniquet –> tissue damage
• removed embedded project –> stemming bleeding + further damage

Question 5

internal bleeding

Answer 5

• lowered blood pressure
• loss of consciousness
• pain
• varied symptoms

Question 6

amputations

Answer 6

• treat patient for bleeding and shock
• seek medical help
• cover wound with sterile/ non-adherent dressing
• wrap amputated limb in bag - bag of ice to preserve

Question 7

treatments of burns

Answer 7

• get person away from heat source
• cool the burn
• remove clothing/ jewellery
• make sure person keeps warm
• cover burn

Question 8

treatment of fractures

Answer 8

• steady, support, immoblise
• upper limb - apply cast/ support
• lower limb - support from joint above to joint below injury
• dont allow them to eat or drink in case of need of operation
• seek medical attention

Question 9

signs and symptoms of spinal injuries

Answer 9

• pain, tenderness in neck or back
• loss of control of limbs or below level of injury
• loss of feeling or power in limbs, pins and needed
• breathing difficulties
• incontinence

Question 10

treatment of spinal injuries

Answer 10

• reassure patient
• keep patient in position you find them in
• hold head still with hands
• medical attention

Question 11

temperature of heat stroke

Answer 11

40-43 degrees

Question 12

severe hypothermia temperature

Answer 12

26-31.5 degrees