This stands for
Cardiopulmonary
Burns
Trauma
Scene Safety
100
This common acronym describes a rapid evaluation of a patients level of consciousness.
What is AVPU?
100
This is the most serious danger of a heart attack; without CPR this will occur due to a lack of oxygen
What is brain death?
100
A sunburn is an example.
What is a 1st degree burn?
100
This term is used to describe the cause of an injury.
What is mechanism of injury?
100
This agency should be on scene prior to your arrival when called to a subject injured during a domestic dispute.
Who is Law Enforcement?
200
This acronym is best remembered during a secondary survey and encompasses many traumatic injuries.
What is DCAP-BTLS?
200
The absence of these indicates to the rescuer the need for CPR.
What is pulse and respirations?
200
This characteristic distinguishs the difference between 1st and 2nd degree burns.
What are blisters?
200
This device is best to use when you break the largest bone in your body.
What is Hare Traction Splint?
200
This simple task is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand washing?
300
A patient is in distress and has distended neck veins.
What is JVD?
300
Respiratory rates below this and above this are not effective and indicate the need for rescue breathing.
What is below 8 or above 40?
300
This is used to help prevent infection and cover patients who have a large burn.
What is a sterile burn sheet?
300
It is important to check this before and after applying a splint.
What is pulse, motor function, and sensory function?
300
This article of clothing may keep you from getting injured while on the scene of a traffic accident.
What is a reflective vest?
400
You may want to ask a patient this acronym to obtain more information about their condition.
What is SAMPLE?
400
This is the rate for chest compressions during CPR
What is 100 compressions/minute?
400
A patient has patches of burns to the chest and arms. This rule of measuring burns may be more applicable in this patient
What is the rule of palms?
400
This wound to the chest should be covered with an occlusive dressing immediately.
What is sucking chest wound?
400
A train has derailed and has placards on the side that contain warnings of the substance inside. This can be used to identify the substance.
What is Haz-Mat field guide or Emergency Response Guide?
500
A patient is experiencing chest pain and you need more information. This acronym may help you remember what to ask.
What is OPQRST?
500
This is the appropriate ratio of compressions to breaths for 2 rescuer CPR on a pediatric patient.
What is 15:2?
500
This burn may not be painful because of damaged nerves.
What is 3rd degree burn?
500
To treat this a rescuer should apply pressure, elevate, pressure point, tourniquet.
What is bleeding?
500
This is an invisible danger that can cause internal organ damage or death and is often seen after nuclear events.
What is Radiation?
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