Bloodborne Pathogens
What are bloodborne pathogens?
This item is used to immobilize fractures and comes in small and large sizes.
What is a Sam Splint?
The first step before helping a bleeding victim.
What is scene safety?
What is AVPU?
The blood glucose level that defines hypoglycemia.
What is less than 70 mg/dL?
What is Hepatitis B?
These wipes disinfect skin but should not be used on open wounds.
What are alcohol wipes?
When applying a tourniquet, place it this far above the wound.
What is 2-3 inches?
The three priorities in the ABCs of assessment.
What is airway, breathing, and circulation?
The classic triad of diabetes symptoms.
What is polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
This virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS.
What is HIV?
This device stops severe bleeding but requires training to use.
What is a CAT tourniquet?
This life-threatening condition involves blood gushing or soaking clothing.
What is severe bleeding?
This position is used for an unconscious but breathing person.
What is the recovery position?
This emergency is more common in Type 1 diabetes and involves ketones.
What is DKA?
Name two common routes of BBP transmission.
What are needlestick injuries and mucous membrane exposure?
What are biohazard bags?
After applying a tourniquet, you must record this.
What is the time of application?
Name two key PPE items for First Responders?
What are gloves and eye protection?
The first responder's immediate action for suspected severe hypoglycemia.
What is check responsiveness and airway?