First Aid & Basic Wound Care
Type of Injury/ Emergency
SPRAIN
Type of Injury/ Emergency
SPRAIN
Compressions
Compressions
Cleaning a Wound
Cleaning a Wound
Staple
Staple
Activity restrictions
Activity restrictions
Type of Injury/ Emergency
concussion
Type of Injury/ Emergency
Concussion
Check for Respirations
Check for Respirations
Bandaging Wound
Bandaging Wound
Inspect the edges
Inspect the edges
Dietary Restrictions
Dietary Restrictions
Sign of Infection:
Foul odor at site
Sign of Infection:
Foul odor at site
Clear Airway/ Give Respirations
Clear Airway/ Give Respirations
Administering Injection
Administering Injection
list 2 types of equipment for suture removal:
at least 2
suture scissors, forceps,
staple removal device
wound care instructions:
(ex. changing dressing/applying medication etc.)
wound care instructions:
(ex. changing dressing/applying medication etc.)
Changing a Sterile Dressing :
Using Proper hand hygiene
Changing a Sterile Dressing :
Using Proper hand hygiene
MA should be familiar with using an ...
MA should be familiar with using an ...
AED
Assisting a provider can include... (include at least 3)
cleaning wounds
preparing sterile fields for minor surgical interventions
bandaging wounds
administering injections
instructing patients on the signs of infections
providing wound care
scheduling follow-up appointments.
What does a Butterfly Suture do ?
provides reinforcement
Liquid diet may be recommended in cases of :
abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting
Wound care follow up:
wounds can be opened/ closed
Wound care follow up:
wounds can be opened/ closed
First step in CPR
First step in CPR
Call 911
When Pt. presents to the office with a minor traumatic injury, MA is responsible for obtaining:
chief complaint
Vital signs
Under whos instruction/ permission may a medical assistant remove sutures and staples?
Provider's
List types of restrictions( at least 2)
Dietary
activity
wound care
medications