Consent
is permission given for an action that is clearly and unmistakably stated or written by the patient or legal guardian. Expressed consent is positive confirmation and can be supported by verbal communication such as “yes, I consent” or a physical gesture such as a nod in agreement to medical care.
What is Expressed consent?
supplies blood to the head and neck, felt on either side of the neck
What is carotid?
• anxiety, restlessness, and fainting
• altered mental status in the absence of a head injury
• nausea and vomiting
• excessive thirst
• eyes that are vacant and dull (lackluster) with large (dilated) pupils
• shallow, rapid, and irregular breathing
• pale, cool, or moist (clammy) skin
• weak, rapid, or absent pulse
What are Signs and Symptoms of Shock ?
(first-degree burn) damage the first, or outermost, layer of skin, which becomes red and feels very painful.
What Are Superficial burns?
is the supporting framework for the body, giving it shape and protecting vital organs; it attains mobility from the attached muscles and manufactures red blood cells.
What is the Skeletal System?
is the assumption that a person has given permission for an action because of their actions, rather than explicitly expressed.
What is implied consent?
supplies blood to the upper arm, felt on the inside of the upper arm
What is brachial?
• pinpoint pupils
• blue or purplish black fingernails or lips
• unresponsiveness, inability to speak, but awake
• loss of consciousness, cannot wake up
• breathing or heartbeat has stopped or slowed
• choking sounds or snore-like gurgling
• pale or clammy face
• vomiting, severe stomach pain, or diarrhea
• dizziness, loss of balance or co-ordination, limp
• seizures, hallucinations
• agitation, paranoia
What is overdose patient symptoms?
(second-degree burn) damage the first two skin layers, which causes swelling and red, white, or splotchy skin
What are Partial-thickness burns?
the largest organ of the body
What is the Skin?
is a person’s agreement to allow something to happen, made with full knowledge of the facts, benefits, risks, and alternatives.
What is Verbal Informed consent?
supplies blood to the upper thigh and leg, felt in the groin area
What is femoral?
• intoxicated appearance that may mimic drunken behavior or suspected drug overdose,
including staggering, jerky movements, or slurred speech
• confusion
• dizziness and drowsiness
• sweet, fruity, or acetone-smelling breath that you might mistake for the odor of alcohol
• blurry or double vision
• irregular breathing, rapid or weak pulse
• seizure, convulsion, loss of consciousness
What are Signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency?
(third-degree burn) damage all skin layers and often affect the muscles and nerves underneath. Skin looks waxy, white, or charred
What are Full-thickness burns ?
is a type of bacteria that is highly contagious and resistant to certain antibiotics.
What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Remember that, in order to refuse medical care, a patient must be.........
What is competent?
supplies blood to the lower arm and hand, felt at the thumb side of the wrist
What is radial?
• itching skin and hives
• itchy, watery eyes
• a weak and rapid pulse
• low blood pressure
• constriction of the airways which causes wheezing and trouble breathing
• swollen eyes, hands, and feet
• swollen mouth, lips, tongue, or throat
• warm, tingling feeling in the mouth, lips, face, chest, feet, and hands
• dizziness
What are Signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
Burns can be classified based on how ____ into the skin the burn damaged the tissue.
What is deep ?
1. If the patient has life-threatening bleeding or a severe allergic reaction, prevent further
blood loss by stopping bleeding or provide treatment for the allergic reaction.
2. Maintain an open airway.
3. Remember your CPR training: use the head tilt/chin lift method to open the patient’s
airway. If you suspect spinal or neck injuries, use the jaw thrust method.
4. Elevate the lower extremities.
a. Position the patient on their back and elevate the lower extremities 6–12 inches
by using the appropriately sized resources available to you.
b. If you suspect the patient has serious head, neck, spinal, or pelvic injuries, do
not elevate the lower extremities.
5. Keep the patient warm by covering them with a suitable material to maintain body
heat. Do not provide the patient with something to eat or drink.
What is Treatment for Shock?
In Florida, children younger than ____ years of age are minors. You must have a parent or legal guardian’s permission before providing care. However, if the parent or legal guardian is not available in life-threatening emergencies or emergencies that could result in disability, provide emergency first aid based on the principle of implied consent.
What is 18?
__________ pumps blood throughout the body. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to and removes waste from the body’s tissues. Basic parts of the _______ are the heart, veins, capillaries, arteries, and blood.
What is circulatory system, or cardiovascular system?
• confusion or dizziness
• diminished consciousness or unconsciousness
• headache
• numbness/paralysis of extremities, typically on one side
• seizure
What are symptoms of a stroke ?
Four common types of burns include:
What are
• thermal burns
• inhalation burns
• chemical burns
• electrical burns ?
• amputation—removal or loss of a limb
• evisceration—a wound where the organs protrude outside the body
• puncture wound—wound caused by a sharp object that penetrates skin
• laceration—a cut in the skin
• abrasion—
injury to the outer layer of skin from rubbing or scraping
What are types of open soft tissue injuries ?