ask the casualty (if conscious) or ask family\bystanders.
100
What are the four vital signs to check and why do we check them?
Level of consciousness(LOC), Breathing, Pulse, Skin conditions and temp/we check vital signs because a change in vitals can indicate a serious problem, or improvement.
100
Don't comment on___ ___ an injury is.
how bad
100
when you find a injury during the head to to exam you should stop/keep going
keep going
100
the ___________ is a step by step way of gathering information to form a complete picture of the condition of the casualty.
Secondary Survey
200
What does S and E stand for in SAMPLE?
Symptoms and Events leading to the incident
200
How do check the casualty's level of consciousness?
Tell them to move and ask questions, Record their movements.
200
While doing the secondary survey, you should ask a conscious casualty ___________.
Where it hurts and which hurts more(if multiple injurys)
200
you need a good look at the _____ and _____ of the tissue damage.
nature and extent
200
the 4 steps of a secondary survey are__________.
History, vitals, head-toe exam, injury and illness care
300
What does P and L stand for in SAMPLE?
Past medical history and Last meal
300
what are you looking for when checking the skin conditions and temp?
The skin color and wet clammy skin.
300
what are some general guidelines when doing the head to toe exam?
Don't move the casualty unless there is danger
protect yourself
don't step over a casualty
300
You should/shouldn't cut off clothing if it is in the way?
you SHOULD cut it off.
300
you should do the secondary survey if _______.
(3 possible answers)
the ambulance is far away
you have to transport the casualty
the casualty has more then one injury.
400
What does A and M stand for in SAMPLE?
Allergies and Medications
400
What are you looking for in breathing?
rate, rhythm,and depth
400
you should examine a body part with ________.
the same part on the other side.
400
all ways tell the casualty ________________.
Everything!
400
you take these every 10 min
vitals
500
Why do we find out the history of the casualty?
to find out everything that could be useful for giving first aid and to get a general idea of what happened.
500
what is a normal pulse for a child?
80-150 beats a minute
500
watch a concious casualty's face for any signs of ________.