WOUND CARE
How long do you rinse a wound for with clean running water?
5 minutes
What should you do if a person complains of dizziness and loss of balance after a concussion?
call 911
What are the four basic types of bone muscle and joint injuries?
Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures
What condition would you suspect if the person presents with uncontrolled muscle movement, drool or foaming from the mouth, uncontrolled repetative motion, an altered LOC
Seizure
In the case of frostbite how do you protect the hands and feet.
wrap in loose dry dressings. Place gauze between the fingers and toes. Do not pop blisters
What should you always check before and after applying a bandage?
circulation below the point of injury
What type of injury should you suspect if a person is struck by lightening?
You should always suspect a head, neck and spine injury after blunt force trauma, diving, fall from a height, UNRESPONSIVE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS
deformity, swelling, bruising and bone fragment sticking out of the skin is indicative of what type of injury?
fracture
What would you suspect if the patient presents with an inability to think clearly, concentrate or focus. Hallucinations or hearing voices, sudden mood swings, lack of motivation.
Mental health crisis
If you plan to thaw the skin, what must you be absolutely sure of?
That the tissue will not freeze again.
Can you apply direct pressure to a life threatening bleed on the head if you notice a soft spot on the skull?
Yes.
List five indicators of a head neck or spine injury
severe pain, blood from ears nose, unusual depression, bruises around eyes or behind ears, seizures, impaired breathing or vision, N&V, unequal pupils, paralysis, loss of bladder/bowel. Decrease LOC. Weakness, tingling loss of sensation. dizzy
When using the RICE method, how long do you cool the injured area for?
20 minutes on, 40 min off
What items are needed to create a birthing area? List 3
gloves, towel, blanket/sheet, something to record time of birth,
In both heat exhaustion and heat stroke what is the treatment?
remove from heat, loosen tight clothing and remove padding,do not dry skin, cool them
Under what circumstance is it acceptable to remove and replace a dressing that has become saturated with blood?
If its a chest wound.
Whats a concussion?
TBI
When applying a splint what should you always check after you're done?
circulation
When do you call 911 in a diabetic emergency?
If the persons condition doesn't improve within 10 minutes.
What environmental condition presents with nausea, vomiting, or fainting?
Heat exhaustion
Name four types of burns
Chemical, electrical, radiation, heat
When caring for a head neck or spine injury, why must you get the AED?
In case the heart stops beating.
Whats the difference between a sprain and a strain?
sTrain - tendon
sprain - ligament
What would you suspect if a patient presents with decreased LOC, confusion, rapid breathing, cool pale sweaty skin, appears intoxicated, seizure.
Diabetic emergency.
What condition can cause dry, red, hot skin and aggressive behavior?
Heat Stroke