Types of Shock
What is cardiogenic shock?
something wrong with the heart
Why do we check distal pulse?
circulation
What is a fracture?
any crack or break in a bone
Another name for shock
hypoperfusion
What does ABC stand for
airway breathing circulation
What is anaphylactic shock?
allergic reaction
3 things we check before and after we splint?
movement, sensation, circulation
Name three main functions of the musculoskeletal system
support, protection, cell production, movement
syncope
Difference between sprain and strain
strain muscle sprain ligament/tendon
When the body experiences shock because of an infection in the blood, what type of shock is that?
Septic Shock
Why do we splint joints above and below and injury?
stop from moving
What is a dislocation?
when a bone is out of the joint
What does a patient's skin look like when they are going through shock
pale cool moist
Where is the tibia located?
shin bone
When a patient loses a lot of blood their body goes into what type of shock?
Hypovolemic Shock
What is the purpose of splinting?
prevent further injury
What connects bone to muscle?
tendon
Name three s/s of shock
Restlessness, altered mental status, increased heart rate, normal to slight low blood pressure, mildly increased breathing rate, skin pale cool, sluggish pupils
What is bluish colored skin called?
cyanosis
What is distributive shock?
Something wrong with blood vessels
What do we do if someone dislocates their arm?
splint it how we found it
What makes up the axial skeleton?
Skull, spine, sternum, ribs
Name three ways to care for shock
Perform primary assessment, ensure ABCs properly supported, control bleeding, administer oxygen, keep patient supine (on back), calm the patient, maintain normal body temperature, monitor and support ABCs, do NOT give anything by mouth, monitor vital signs
What does SAMPLE stand for?
allergies
meds
past med history
last oral intake
events leading up to