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Bleeding/Internal Bleeding/Shock
Chapter 10
Chapters 11 - 14
Chapters 15 - 19
Chapters 20 - 23
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What are the 3 major types of blood vessels?
Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
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What are the 4 sources of burns?
Thermal (heat); Chemicals; Electricity; Radiation
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4 types of musculoskeletal injuries
Fracture, dislocation, sprain and strain
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The 4 factors that determine the severity of poisoning
1. Type and amount 2. how and where it entered the body 3. time elapsed since the poison entered the body 4. victim's size, weight, medical condition, and age
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3 Stages of Childbirth
Preparation, Delivery of Newborn, Delivery of Placenta
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What are the two signals of severe external bleeding?
1. Blood spurting from the wound. 2. Bleeding that fails to stop after all measures have been taken.
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4 types of open wounds
1. abrasion 2. laceration 3. avulsions 4. punctures
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The 4 principles of splinting
1. Splint only if you have to move the injured person and you can do so w/o causing more pain or discomfort 2. Splint in the position in which you found it. 3. Splint the injured area and the joints or bones above and below the injury 4. check for feeling, warmth and color before and after splinting
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What does FAST stand for and what does it encompass and what does it help to recognize?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time; Face will droop on one side and will not be able to smile or wink, Arm will have loss of mobility, Speech loss of it or slurred speech. Recognizes a stroke.
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Whats a prolapsed umbilical cord?
Cord exits the birth canal before baby and puts pressure on the cord and cuts off oxygen to baby.
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3 major functions of blood
1. transporting oxygen, nutrients, and wastes 2. protecting against disease by producing antibodies and defending against pathogens 3. maintining body temperature by circulating throughout the body
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When should you call 911 for a critical burn? There are 6 instances.
1. Trouble breathing. 2. Burns covering more than one body part or a large surface area. 3. Suspected burns to the airway. 4. Burns to the head, neck, hands, feet or genitals. 5. A full thickness burn and is younger than age 5 or older than age 60. 6. Burns resulting from chemicals, explosions, or electricity.
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5 ways to prevent head, neck or back injuries
1. Wear safety belts 2. Wear helmets, eyewear, faceguards, and mouth guards 3. Taking steps to prevent falls. 4. Obeying rules in sports and recreational activities 5. Avoiding inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs.
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What is TIA
Transient ichemic attack: a temporary episode that is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain; sometimes called a mini-stroke.
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Differences between active and passive drowning
Active: struggling at the surface for 20 to 60 seconds, no forward movement Passive: unconscious victim face down or submurged
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What are the general care steps for internal bleeding while you wait form EMS to arrive? There are 6, give me 4.
1. Do no further harm. 2. Monitor ABC and consciousness. 3. Help the victim rest comfortably. 4. Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated. 5. Reassure the victim. 6. Give any specific care needed.
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The 5 qualifications to categorize the severity of a burn
1. The temperature of the source of the burn 2. The length of exposure to the source of the burn 3. The location of the burn. 4. The extent of the burn. 5. The victim's age and medical condition.
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The 4 mechanical energy forces that results in injuries
1. Direct 2. Indirect 3. Twisting 4. Contracting
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4 signals of poisoning
1. Nausea/vomiting 2. Diarrhea 3. Chest/abdominal pain 4. trouble breathing 5. sweating 6. changes in consciousness 7. seizures 8. headaches/dizziness
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What is SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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The 5 types of shock and causes
Anaphylactic - Life threatening allergic reaction Cardiogenic - Failure of the heart to effectively circulate blood; occurs with heart attack Hypovolemic - Severe bleeding or loss of blood plasma Neurogenic - Disruption of the autonomic nervous system Septic - Toxins caused by a severe infection
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The 3 types of burns and describe what they look like (Give the medical terms!)
1st degree - Superficial: red, dry and is usually painful. Heal within 5-6 days w/o permanent scarring. 2nd degree - Partial-thickness: Red & blisters. Skin may look mottled/blotched. painful and area swell and scars. heals w/in 3-4 weeks 3rd degree - Full thickness: brown or charred with issues underneath appearing white. can be either extremely painful or relatively painless. often life threatening, results in heavy scarring and takes a long time to heal.
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What are 5 major cavities of the body?
Cranial Spinal Thoracic Abdominal Pelvic
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What are the 7 categories of misused and abused substances?
1. Stimulants 2. Hallucinogens 3. Depressents 4. Narcotics 5. Inhalants 6. Cannabis Products 7. Other
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3 types of delayed help situations
Rural, Wilderness, Disaster