Assessment
What is the first priority when arriving on scene?
Scene safety
When in doubt, how should you treat a musculoskeletal injury?
As a fracture
What is the first step in controlling bleeding?
Direct pressure
What is the first step in burn treatment?
Cool with water
When should you suspect a spinal injury?
Falls, high impact, or neurological symptoms
What are the “umbles”?
Grumble, Fumble, Stumble, Mumble
What is the #1 complaint in the ERs?
Abdominal pain
Who is in charge during patient movement?
Person at the head
What is the first priority in drowning?
Airway and breathing
What does MOI stand for?
Mechanism of Injury
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What should you NOT remove from a wound?
Impaled object
What burn has blisters?
Partial thickness burn
What is the priority in suspected spinal injury?
Stabilize head and neck
What is the first step in hypothermia treatment?
Prevent further heat loss
What is rebound pain a sign of?
Appendicitis
What is the most important protection during movement?
C-spine
What is SOB an abbreviation for?
Shortness of Breath
What is the purpose of the primary assessment?
Identify and treat life-threatening conditions
What must always be checked before and after splinting?
CSM (Circulation, Sensation, Movement)
What is used if bleeding cannot be controlled?
Tourniquet
How do you treat chemical burns?
Rinse or brush off
What does FAST stand for?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What is immersion foot caused by?
Prolonged wet exposure
Where does appendicitis pain localize?
Right lower quadrant
What direction should patients be moved?
In line with spine
What device is used for cardiac arrest?
AED
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last in/out, Events
What type of fracture breaks the skin?
Open fracture
What is the main goal of wound care?
Prevent infection
What is the goal in burn treatment?
Prevent infection
What is a key red flag for head injury?
Worsening LOC or vomiting
What is a key sign of heat stroke?
Confusion or unconsciousness
What is the treatment for diarrhea?
Oral rehydration (ORT)
What is the purpose of "packaging"?
Stabilize patient for movement
What is CPR used for?
Cardiac arrest
What are normal adult pulse rates?
60–99 beats per minute
What type of injuries result from repetitive motion?
Overuse injuries
When should a wound be evacuated?
If severe, infected, or cannot be managed (stopped, cleaned).
What burn type requires evacuation?
What is the treatment priority for spinal injury?
Immobilization
What is the best prevention for cold injuries?
Stay dry and layered
What is a key sign of serious abdominal pain?
Pain grater than 12 hours
What command starts a lift?
"Life on 3."
What is the goal of respiratory care?
Maintain oxygenation