Wounds and Burns
What do third degree burns look like?
Charred skin
Glossy Appearance
If a foreign object is embedded in the eye, should you make an attempt to remove the object?
No, the eye should be covered properly.
What is shock?
The lack or reduction of blood flow to the heart or brain, and other organs.
3 types of burns
Chemical
Electrical
Thermal
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time.
How is an abrasion different from an avulsion?
Abrasion is when the top layer of skin in rubbed or scraped off, avulsions is when the skin is torn off.
What type of tweezers would be used to remove an object from the ear?
Blunt-edged tweezers.
What is a dislocation?
When a bone separates from a joint or is moved out of place.
Sprain
Injury to Ligaments
What position should a fainting victim be in?
The supine position.
What would you you do to reduce swelling?
RICE
What is the Poision Control Number phone number?
1-800-222-1222.
What is the difference between Neurogenic shock and Psychogenic shock?
Neurogenic shock is a result from a brain injury that dilates blood vessels and Psychogenic is a result of sudden strong emotions.
Strain
Injury to Muscles and Tendons
What can cause convulsions to become stronger?
Restraining the patient.
According to the rule of nines, what two parts of the body are worth the most percentage?
The Legs and Torso.
Why is it important to get medical help even when the patient is seemingly fine?
Delayed reactions could still occur.
CMS
Circulation
Motor
Sensation
Why would frostbitten tissue need to be amputated?
The overexposed tissue is dead.
What can cause insulin shock?
There is to much insulin in the blood and not enough glucose.
Signs of an infection
Redness
Pain
Oozing
What are three ways to induce vomiting if instructed?
Syrup of ipecac, warm salt water or tickle the back of their throat.
What are the four most important goals for treating shock?
Control the cause of shock, improve blood flow, provide oxygen, regulate body temperature.
Insulin Dependent
Diabetes