Unconscious/brain injuries

Question 1

Causes of unconsciousness

Answer 1

Shock
Fainting
Head injury
Poisoning
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Asphyxia
Stroke
Heart attack
Hypo/hyperthermia

Question 2

AVPU

Answer 2

Alert
Voice
Pain
Unconscious

Question 3

Unconscious treatment

Answer 3

Airway
AVPU
Recovery position
FAST exam
SAMPLE history
Check for meds/medical alert bracelets

Question 4

Concussion signs + symptoms

Answer 4

Loss of consciousness
Dizziness
Nausea + vomiting
Headache
Rapid pulse
Cold + clammy skin
Confusion

Question 5

Concussion treatment

Answer 5

Recovery position
Monitor vitals
AVPU
Advise to go to the hospital

Question 6

Compression signs + symptoms

Answer 6

Severe headache
Noisy/slow breathing
Dialated pupils
High temp
Weakening/paralysis of 1 side
Drowsiness
Slow, strong pulse

Question 7

Compression treatment

Answer 7

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Recovery position
Obs

Question 8

Suspected spinal injury management

Answer 8

Hands on each side of the head with the 1st raider’s elbows on their own knees

Question 9

Recovery position

Answer 9

Check for sharp/bulky items in the pockets + remove
Lift the closest hand into a 4 shape
Take the leg furthest from you+ bend the knee with the foot planted
Place their foot under the knee of the straight leg
Take the far arm and tuck it under the opposite cheek
Using raised knee roll them to you