In the beginning...
The Body
Trauma
Bleeding
Shock
100
the reaction of the body to an over whelming incident.
What is Acute Stress
100
The Largest organ.
What is the Skin, or intugmentary system?
100
The car hits a pole, the driver hits the steering wheel, the internal organs hit the inside walls of the body, are examples of...
What are the three collisions?
100
The first step in controlling external bleeding.
What is Direct pressure?
100
Hypoperfusion of the cells of the body.
What is SHOCK?
200
Excercise, good eating habits, hobbies, rest and relaxation.
What are ways to avoid stress?
200
Usually displayed as red, these vessels always carry blood away from the heart.
What are arteries?
200
Speed, and weight
What are major factors to consider when determining MOI?
200
You may assume a patient has internal bleeding if they have...
What is distended abdomen, fractured ribs, vomiting blood, signs of shock?
200
Shaock occurs when one of these three things has a problem.
What are The Heart (pump), Blood vessels (Container), or Blood (Contents)?
300
Example of "off line Medical Command"
What are State Protocols?
300
This system gives you shape, protection and the ability to move.
What is the musculo-skeletal system?
300
A temporary space is made by a high speed projectile when it passes thru the body, is caused by..
What is Cavitation?
300
This sign of internal bleeding, may be minor, or a sign of something more serious.
What is Bruising?
300
These are the progression of shock...
What is Compensated, decompensated and irreversable shock?
400
An Adult, CAOX4, mentaly competent, not under the influence of any substance.
Who is able to refuse, or authorize the refusal of a child?
400
You may have a problem below it if this system is injured at a certian point?
What is Nervous system?
400
A high "index of suspision" shouold be employed whe dealing with low velocity penetrating wounds because...
What is internal organ damage by moving weapon around?
400
Bleeding form the ears and/or nose may indicate...
What is Skull Fracture?
400
These are the seven types of shock listed in your book.
What is Cardiogenic, Hypovolemic, Anaphylactic, Neurogenic, Septic, Psychogenic, Respiratory Insufficiency?
500
30:2, or 15:2
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR?
500
The Mouth, the trachea, the bronchi, the bronchioles, the aveoli.
What are the pathways in the respiratory system?
500
Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries are most likely...
What is Multi system Trauma?
500
This treatment may be used on extremity bleeding that can't be controlled by other means.
What is Tourniquet?
500
This type of shock may need no intervention on the part od EMS.
What is Psychgenic Shock?
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