Is it safe?
What do you need to obtain before you can treat a conscious victim's injuries?
Consent.
Name the 3 life-threatening conditions.
Obstructed airway
Severe bleeding
Shock
What is the treatment for dislocations, fractures, sprains, and strains?
Splinting
What does the word "triage" mean?
To sort.
What are the three classifications of burns?
Superficial
Partial Thickness
Full Thickness
True or False? You perform a head-to-toe during triage.
False
In what position do we leave unconscious victims?
The Recovery Position
Name the three types of bleeding.
Arterial (spurting)
Venous (flowing)
Capillary (oozing)
Name the 2 major cold-related injuries talked about in the workbook.
Frostbite and Hypothermia
What are the four colors used in triage?
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
What two techniques are used to help a choking victim?
Back slaps and chest thrusts (heimlich.)
In which area would you perform a head-to-toe assessment?
Medical Area
What is the first thing you do during triage?
Yell out to the walking wounded.
Identify three signs of shock.
Labored, shallow breathing
Capillary refill >2
Mental confusion
Cold, clammy skin
Uncontrolled shaking
Name the two major heat-related injuries that are discussed in the workbook.
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
In triage, how long do you have to treat a victim?
30 seconds
What is the brand name for the drug used to treat opioid overdoses?
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Arms
Abdomen
Pelvis
Legs
Feet
Toes
Name the first 4 steps in the size-up process.
Gather Facts
Assess Damage
Consider Probabilities
Assess Your Situation
How do you treat shock?
Cover to keep warm
Insulated from ground
Raise feet
What is the difference between a bandage and a dressing?
A dressing goes on the wound and the bandage secures it in place.
In triage, what color do you assign to a person with an amputation?
Red.
How many drops of bleach are needed to purify a gallon of water for drinking purposes?
8 drops
What is the acronym for the symptoms are looking for in a head-to-toe assessment?
DCAP-BTLS
Name the last 5 steps in the size-up process.
Establish Priorities
Make Decisions
Develop Plan
Take Action
Evaluate Progress
What is the medical name for the type of shock that involves low blood-volume?
Hypovolemic
What is the name of the training where we learned how to pack a wound?
ACT
What is the most common airway obstruction?
THe tongue
What is the color assigned to all unconscious victims?
Red
What does the D stand for in the acronym for the head-to-toe assessment?
Deformities