Unit 2 Reveiw Flashcards
Hypovolemic shock
- Shock that occurs from severe blood loss
Anaphylactic shock
- Shock that occurs from an allergic reaction
Obstructive shock
- Shock that occurs when the blood cannot flow to where it needs to go, such as from a blood clot
Septic shock
Shock that occurs when the damage to the lungs is too great, usually from a widespread infection
Cardiogenic shock
Shock that occurs from damage to the heart
Posturing: elbow, wrists and fingers are flexed
Decorticate
3 situations that can cause shock
1) phycological trauma
2) severe blood loss
3) severe allergic reaction
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
False
Why do we remove the clothing to expose the chest during the primary survey?
- to expose the chest for the AED
What artery do we use to check for circulation?
- carotid artery
How long do you check for breathing
- No longer than 10 seconds
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is what?
- To protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith
What is the golden rule?
- Do no further harm
CPR stands for what?
- Cardio pulmonary resusitation
This type of allergic reaction is localized:
- Mild and moderate
Which type of bleeding is bright red and spurting?
- arterial
This type of burn affects the full thickness of the skin:
- 3rd degree
3 possible causes of burns:
1) heat
2) chemical
3) electricity
I suspect poisoning of any type, you should refer to the _____ and call poison control.
MSDS (must stop digesting shit)/(Material Safety Data Sheet)
Temperature related illnesses
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
What method is used to estimate burn severity on the body?
the rule of 9’s
What are the 5 types of open injuries?
Abrasion, Laceration, incision, puncture, avulsion
Common term for abrasion
scrape
Common term for laceration
cut
What is not a consideration during an emergency?
Move the victim no matter what
What emergency should be treated first?
Patient does not have a pulse
What is not a medical emergency, therefore 911 should not be called?
Ankle sprain
When rendering first aid to a victim, we do not need to ask for consent if they are conscious. T/F
False
What is not a method of transmission for bloodborne pathogens?
contact with vomit
What is the easiest and fastest way to control most bleeding?
applying pressure
A contusion is the medical term for what common injury?
bruise
Hepatitis A is the most common chronic bloodborne infection? T/F
False
