Vital Sign Ranges
Pulse
60-100
R
Rescue/Remove
What is the 1st thing to do when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin
What is the least accurate but safest method for obtaining a temperature?
Axillary (armpit)
What is the universal sign for choking?
Hands around the throat
Respirations
12-20
A
Alarm/Activate
On what type of fire can an A-B-C extinguisher be used?
Where on the body is the radial pulse located?
Wrist
What is the treatment for a minor burn?
Immerse the affected area in cool water or apply a cool compress
Axillary temperature
96.6-98.6 F
C
Close/Confine/Contain
When sweeping the nozzle of the fire extinguisher, where should it be pointed?
The base of the fire
What 3 things should be noted when checking respirations?
R-R-S
Rate-Rhythm-Sound
Name a symptom of a stroke (cerebrovascular accident)
Answers will vary:
drooling, speech disturbance, headache, dizziness, uneven grip or smile, facial drooping, weakness, visual disturbance, memory impairment, change in LOC, behavior, or mental status
Oxygen saturation (O2 sat)
96-100%
E
Extinguish
What type of fire extinguisher should be used for a kitchen fire?
Type B
What 3 things should be noted when checking a pulse?
R-R-F
Rate-Rhythm-Force
Coffee-ground emesis can be a sign of what?
Internal bleeding
Blood pressure
100-140 Systolic
60-80 Diastolic
F
Follow Facility Policy
What does the acronym 'P-A-S-S' stand for?
Pull the pin
Aim the hose
Squeeze the nozzle
Sweep side to side
How often do we need to obtain a resident's weight?
On admission and once a month
Where can you find the first aid/response for ingestion of a chemical?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)