Signs and Symptons Flashcards
1
Q
Shock
A
- pale
- sweaty/clammy skin
- faintness/dizziness
- cold skin
- rapid pulse
- confused
2
Q
External bleeding
A
- clammy, sweaty skin
- signs if bleeding
- faintness + dizziness
- pale face + lips
3
Q
Hyperthermia
A
- hot/dry/red skin
- confusion/faintness
- thirsty
- red face
- blurred vision
- fast pulse
4
Q
Hypothermia
A
- shivering
- slurred speech
- weak pulse
- confusion
- loss of consciousness
- slow and shallow breathing
5
Q
Heart attack
A
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- nausea
- light-headed
- sore jaw, shoulder, back
- unusually tired
6
Q
Stroke
A
- numbness/weakness in face, especially one side
- slurred speech
- difficulty understanding speech
- confusion
7
Q
fractions
A
- tenderness and swelling
- bruising/discolouration
- broken bone penetrating skin
- difficult/impossible to move