Emergency Situations
In trauma nursing, the first priority in assessing an injured patient is often referred to as this "ABCs" acronym.
What is airway, breathing, and circulation?
You should apply this to a sprained ankle to reduce swelling.
What is ice (or a cold pack)?
This is the recommended compression depth for adult chest compressions in CPR.
What is 2 inches (or 5 cm)?
The universal blood donor type, meaning it can be given to anyone.
What is O-negative?
This is the first step in assessing an emergency situation to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
What is checking the scene?
This device is used to deliver a shock to restart a person’s heart during cardiac arrest.
What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
If someone is experiencing a nosebleed, the person should lean in this direction to prevent swallowing blood.
What is forward?
During CPR, the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths is this.
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths?
This blood type is known as the universal recipient because they can receive blood from any donor.
What is AB-positive?
This acronym helps you remember how to treat sprains and strains.
What is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)?
The most effective way to stop severe bleeding is by doing this.
What is applying direct pressure?
For a burn, you should run the affected area under this for at least 10 minutes.
What is cool water?
The appropriate hand placement for chest compressions during CPR is at this location.
What is the center of the chest (or the lower half of the sternum)?
This condition occurs when someone has too few red blood cells or low levels of hemoglobin.
What is anemia?
This is the term for the process of quickly assessing a trauma patient's injuries to determine the severity and order of treatment.
What is triage?
In the case of a choking victim, this maneuver is used to clear the airway.
What is the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)?
This method is recommended for someone suffering from a severe allergic reaction.
What is administering an epinephrine injection (or using an EpiPen)?
When performing hands-only CPR, this is the only action you should focus on.
What is chest compressions?
Blood transfusions are often given to people who have lost a lot of blood from this type of event.
What is an injury or surgery?
When intubating a trauma patient, nurses must ensure this part of the tube is correctly placed in the trachea.
What is the endotracheal tube (ETT)?
When approaching a person who has collapsed and is unresponsive, this is the first thing you should do after calling for help.
What is checking for responsiveness (or checking for breathing and pulse)?
In case of a broken bone, you should do this to stabilize the injury before moving the victim.
What is applying a splint?
This is the recommended rate of compressions per minute when performing CPR on an adult.
What is 100 to 120 compressions per minute?
People with hemophilia have trouble with this process, which makes them prone to excessive bleeding.
What is blood clotting?
This life-threatening condition occurs when trauma to the chest causes air or blood to fill the pleural space, compressing the lungs.
What is tension pneumothorax?