Approaching a patient
When approaching a patient, it is important to
identify your credentials
Bleeding characterized by flowing
venous
This illness is charaterized by cool, moist, pale skin
Heat exhaustion
This injury is result of damage to a ligament
sprain
Someone who cannot follow simple commands, has capillary refill greater than 2 seconds and has rapid, shallow breathing could be suffering from
shock
This must be obtained before treating any patient
Consent
Direct pressure
A sudden involuntary muscle contraction caused by over exertion
muscle cramp
Immobilization of a fracture should involve joints ___ and ____ the fracture sight
above and below
A superficial burn only affects this layer of skin tissue
epidermis
In order to keep yourself safe in any situation you must check this
Scene safety
This is applied directly over the open wound
dressing
Occurs when the body temperature drops below normal
hypothermia
When treating a dislocation, you must assess PMS, this refers to
Pulse, movement, sensation
Someone suffering from an allergic reaction may carry one of these to help relieve symptoms
Epi-pen
The first thing you should do before starting any examination is to
put on PPE (gloves)
This type of bleeding is considered life threatening
spirting/arterial
Immersion in warm water is one method of treatment for
frostbite
This type of splint is most often used for a displaced fracture or dislocation
Vacuum
A wound that has discharge, is swollen and red may be
infected
Laying a patient on their side while you wait for advanced care to arrive is called
Recovery position
A tourniquet should be applied in this location
2-3 inches above the wound
This illness is characterized by extremely hot, dry, red skin and no sweating
heat stroke
Ms. Cheney has a favorite type of splint because it can be used on any body part including the neck
SAM splint
PPE is a commonly used abbreviation, it means
Personal Protective Equipment