Basics
The first number you call in the U.S. during a life-threatening emergency.
What is 911?
The normal adult pulse rate typically falls between these numbers.
What is 60–100 beats per minute?
The main goal of splinting is to keep this body part from moving.
What is the injured limb?
This device is used when severe bleeding cannot be controlled with pressure.
What is a tourniquet?
The step you take before helping a victim to make sure you don’t get hurt.
What is checking the scene for safety?
This is used to stop bleeding by applying firm pressure directly to the wound.
What is direct pressure?
Before and after splinting, you must check this to ensure blood flow.
What is circulation (pulse)?
A patient who is pale, sweaty, and confused may be experiencing this condition.
What is shock?
The term for sorting patients based on severity of injury.
What is triage?
This device is used to measure oxygen levels in the blood.
What is a pulse oximeter?
Splints should immobilize the joint above and below this.
What is the injury site?
This type of bleeding is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat.
What is arterial bleeding?
This position helps keep an unconscious breathing person’s airway open.
What is the recovery position?
This is the first thing you check when assessing airway in a patient.
What is if the airway is open and clear?
A soft material placed between the splint and skin to prevent injury.
What is padding?
When caring for a trauma patient with a suspected spinal injury, this action should be avoided to prevent further harm.
What is moving the patient unnecessarily?
The abbreviation EMS stands for this.
What is Emergency Medical Services?
The three first parts of primary assessment are Airway, Breathing, and this.
What is Circulation?
This type of splint uses a rigid material like cardboard or wood.
What is a rigid splint?
This is the medical term for bruising caused by trauma to soft tissue.
What is a contusion?