Head,face,neck,chest,abdominal trauma
Patients with head trauma tend to deteriorate quickly. For this reason, it is particularly important for rescuers to
continually assess vital signs & level of consciousness.
When is blood considered infectious?
Blood is always considered infectious
Which portion of the spine is the most delicate and easily injured?
cervical spine.
Which technique should be used to remove water and vomit from an unresponsive drowning patient's airway?
Suctioning.
When assessing the pulse of an 8-month old infant, which pulse point should you attempt first?
Brachial.
When bandaging an open wound on the neck, how should the roller gauze be applied?
In a figure eight wrap around the neck and armpit.
Which of the following is the most critical part of an electrical burn?
The tissue between the entry and exit wounds.
When removing a helmet from a patient who is also wearing eyeglasses, at what point should you remove the glasses?
before the helmet is removed.
What is the term for an overall reduction in body temperature?
Hypothermia.
What is the number one cause of blunt trauma in pediatric patients?
Motor vehicle collisions.
During abdominal trauma, if a solid organ or a vascular structure ruptures, the patient is likely to develop ____.
shock
Why do full-thickness burns result in very little pain?
The nerve endings have been destroyed.
Orthopedic trauma is usually not life-threatening, except for which situation?
fractured femur or pelvis.
When assessing patients for hyperthermia, you must feel the patient's skin. What does hot skin indicate?
Possible heat stroke.
What is the principle of the Golden Hour?
Patients have the best chance of survival if they receive surgical care within one hour of the accident.
Why is it important to bandage both eyes, even if only one eye has been injured?
To prevent simultaneous eye movement.
The sudden loss of ____ ml of blood in an adult is considered life threatening.
1000
In orthopedic trauma, what does CSM stand for?
circulation, sensation, motor function.
If you are caring for a hypothermic patient who is alert and has been moved to a warm environment, you should?
Keep the patient very still in a supine position.
Which maneuver is recommended for opening the airway of a pediatric patient?
Jaw-thrust maneuver.
What is it called when blood accumulates in the pericardium as the result of chest trauma?
pericardial tamponade.
What is the primary reason that rescuers are encouraged to keep patients calm during treatment for an open wound?
An anxious patient may have increased bleeding because of high blood pressure.
Whiplash is an example of which two types of forces?
flexion and extension.
What is true for providing emergency care to hyperthermic patients with hot skin?
Cooling methods should be started right away and continued while en route to the hospital.
What is the priority during emergency care for multi-system trauma?
Manage immediate life-threatening conditions.