Secondary Care - First Aid Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 skills of secondary care?
A
Injury assessment
Illness assessment
Bandaging
Splinting for dislocations and fractures
2
Q
What is an injury?
A
Physical harm to the body
Cuts, scrapes and bruises Chest wounds Head eye and dental wounds Burns Dislocations and fractures Temperature related problems Electrical injuries
3
Q
What is an illness?
A
An unhealthy condition of the body
4
Q
What is a sign?
A
Something you can see hear or feel
5
Q
What do you look for in an injury assessment?
A
Wounds Bleeding Discolouration Deformities Unusual breathing Swelling or hardness Tissue softness Unusual masses
6
Q
What do you look for in an illness assessment?
A
Changes in skin colour
Breathing rate
Patient awareness
7
Q
What is a symptom?
A
Something the patient tells you is wrong
8
Q
What is the average breathing rate for adults?
A
Between 12 and 20 breaths per minute
9
Q
What is the average pulse for an adult?
A
60-80 beats per minute
