Primary Assessment
What is one of the first things you should do when you get to the scene of an emergency?
control the situation, look for potential hazards, assess the situation, and protect and prioritize
When you are measuring the elasticity of the skin, you are measuring...
In a dissolved solution of water and salt, which one is the solvent?
water
What part of the blood aids in blood clotting?
platelets
In a primary assessment, the ABC’s of breathing stand for Airway, Breathing, and ______________.
Circulation
A(n) ____________________ is when the body overreacts to normally harmless substances, known as allergens.
allergy
The body’s ability to maintain an internal base is called…
homeostasis
Blood clotting is a __________________ feedback loop.
positive
You are worried your patient may have a spinal injury. What is the first thing you should do to help them?
Immobilize them using a spinal board
An extreme allergic reaction where your face, throat, and even lung passages swell is called…
anaphylaxis
If a cell swells, it is said to be in a _____________________ solution.
hypotonic
What type of bleed is more serious? arterial or venous
arterial
If a patient is having trouble breathing, you may decide to _____________________. This means that you will put an endotracheal tube down their throat to help them breathe.
intubate
Give an example of a parenteral medication.
Injections, topical ointments, nasal sprays, etc
The process of sorting patients based on the severity of their medical condition is called...
triage
You are responding to the scene of an accident where your patient’s arm has been severed at the elbow. They are experiencing life threatening bleeding. What is the best option for treating them at the moment?
tourniquet
What does it mean if someone is hypotensive?
low blood pressure
What is the medication called that can be used to treat a serious allergic reaction?
epinephrine
An allergen is recognized as a ____________ in our body.
antigen
List one situation that could indicate someone is experiencing life threatening bleeding.
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