Unit 2 Reveiw Flashcards

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1
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Hypovolemic shock

A
  • Shock that occurs from severe blood loss
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2
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Anaphylactic shock

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  • Shock that occurs from an allergic reaction
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3
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Obstructive shock

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  • Shock that occurs when the blood cannot flow to where it needs to go, such as from a blood clot
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4
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Septic shock

A

Shock that occurs when the damage to the lungs is too great, usually from a widespread infection

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5
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Cardiogenic shock

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Shock that occurs from damage to the heart

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6
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Posturing: elbow, wrists and fingers are flexed

A

Decorticate

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7
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3 situations that can cause shock

A

1) phycological trauma
2) severe blood loss
3) severe allergic reaction

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8
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During Primary Survey, it is important to get detailed information about a knee injury, such as exact location of pain, if it hurts more, and if they are able to bear weight. T/F

A

False

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9
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Why do we remove the clothing to expose the chest during the primary survey?

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  • to expose the chest for the AED
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10
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What artery do we use to check for circulation?

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  • carotid artery
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11
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How long do you check for breathing

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  • No longer than 10 seconds
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12
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The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is what?

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  • To protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith
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13
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What is the golden rule?

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  • Do no further harm
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14
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CPR stands for what?

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  • Cardio pulmonary resusitation
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15
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This type of allergic reaction is localized:

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  • Mild and moderate
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16
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Which type of bleeding is bright red and spurting?

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  • arterial
17
Q

This type of burn affects the full thickness of the skin:

A
  • 3rd degree
18
Q

3 possible causes of burns:

A

1) heat
2) chemical
3) electricity

19
Q

I suspect poisoning of any type, you should refer to the _____ and call poison control.

A

MSDS (must stop digesting shit)/(Material Safety Data Sheet)

20
Q

Temperature related illnesses

A
  • Frostbite
  • Hypothermia
  • Heat exhaustion
  • Heat stroke
21
Q

What method is used to estimate burn severity on the body?

A

the rule of 9’s

22
Q

What are the 5 types of open injuries?

A

Abrasion, Laceration, incision, puncture, avulsion

23
Q

Common term for abrasion

A

scrape

24
Q

Common term for laceration

A

cut

25
Q

What is not a consideration during an emergency?

A

Move the victim no matter what

26
Q

What emergency should be treated first?

A

Patient does not have a pulse

27
Q

What is not a medical emergency, therefore 911 should not be called?

A

Ankle sprain

28
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When rendering first aid to a victim, we do not need to ask for consent if they are conscious. T/F

A

False

29
Q

What is not a method of transmission for bloodborne pathogens?

A

contact with vomit

30
Q

What is the easiest and fastest way to control most bleeding?

A

applying pressure

31
Q

A contusion is the medical term for what common injury?

A

bruise

32
Q

Hepatitis A is the most common chronic bloodborne infection? T/F

A

False