Body Mechanics
You must use your ___ for support, not your ___!
legs; back
What number do you call during an emergency?
911
What is geriatrics?
Branch of medicine focused on health care for older adults.
Material used to absorb blood from a wound.
Gauze
How do you safely recap a needle?
Scoop the cap
What is a gait belt?
Used to assist with patient mobility and prevent falls during transfers
First-aid maneuver performed for choking.
Abdominal thrusts
What are some age-associated impairments? (name 3)
Memory loss
Vision loss
Limited mobility
Hard of hearing
What is a tourniquet used for?
Device used to wrap tightly on the arm/leg to prevent the flow of blood.
True / False:
You can give bigger volume injections in muscles.
True
How do you move the patient when changing their sheets?
Roll the patient.
What is the medical term for heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
What are some assistive devices for older adults? (name 2)
walker; cane
What are the ABCs of Bleeding Control?
Alert 911
Bleeding
Compress - Pressure
What angle degree is used for muscle injenction?
90°
What is the squat position?
Back straight
Knees bent
Feet shoulder-width apart
Recommended rate of compressions per minute.
100 to 120
Name an eye disease
glaucoma; macular degeneration; cataracts
What are the 3 types of blood loss?
Large volume
Continuous bleding
Pooling
What angle degree is used for epidermis injections?
10°
You should never do this with your back while lifitng.
Twist
Correct AED pad placement on an adult
Upper right chest (below collarbone) and lower left side (side chest, below armpit)
Medical term for nerve pain felt in the hands and feet. (hint: you walked in Mr. Bernard's socks)
Peripheral Neuropathy
What is the priority during facial mutilation?
Establishing an airway if it's possible.
What is the bubble that appears when receiving an epidermis injenction?
Bleb