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Most common complication of rescue breathing and it's medical term
Air in the stomach Gastric Distention
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What are the other 2 names for minor internal bleeding?
Bruise & Contusion
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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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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
1. Preparation 2. Birth of Child 3. Birth of Placenta
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4 Steps in the cardia chain of survival
1. Early Recognition and Access 2. Early CPR 3. Early AED 4. Early advanced medical care
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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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4 types of musculoskeletal injuries
Fracture, dislocation, sprain and strain
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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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Most common abnormal rhythms that initially present in cardiac victims
Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation
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4 types of open wounds
1. abrasion 2. laceration 3. avulsions 4. punctures
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What are 5 mjor cavities of the body?
Cranial Spinal Thoracic Abdominal Pelvic
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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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3 Situations calling first when alone and 4 situations care first when alone
Call First: 1.An unconscious adult victim or adolescent age 12 years or older. 2.An unconscious infant or child whose sudden collapse was witnessed. 3.An unconscious infant or child known to be at a high risk for heart problems. Care First: 1.An unconscious victim younger than age 12 whose collapse was not witnessed. 2.Any victim of drowning. 3.Any victim of cardiac arrest associated with trauma 4.Any victim of drug overdose
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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 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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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 Sydrome
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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 what they look like
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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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 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
1. Rural Areas 2. Wilderness 3. Disaster