General
What are the 3 types of consent?
Verbal, expressed, implied.
What medication is given for a heart attack?
Aspirin.
Should you put your wallet/fingers in someone's mouth while they are having a seizure?
No!
What type of consent is used for a full airway obstruction?
Implied.
What is the first thing we do for a severe bleed?
Apply pressure!
What are the 2 most important pieces of information to provide 911?
Location and nature of injury
No!
What are 2 main causes for seizures?
Fever and Epilepsy (among others!)
What are 2 common causes of choking?
Drinking alcohol prior to/during a meal, talking/laughing while eating, taking large bites, walking/performing physical activity while eating...
Should you remove a dressing after application if it soaks through with a severe bleed?
No! Add another over top.
What are 2 barriers to community involvement?
Any 2 of: Bystander effect, lack of knowledge/training, fear of legal consequence, fear for personal safety, risk of disease transmission, emotional or psychological barriers.
What is the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack?
Cardiac arrest is an electrical disturbance causing an arrhythmia, while heart attack is a mechanical blockage.
What does FAST stand for?
Facial droop, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911.
What is the universal sigh of choking?
Hands to the throat.
What are the 3 types of bleeding?
Arterial, veinous, capillary bleed.
Check breathing frequently.
What is agonal breathing?
A reflexive attempt to initiate breathing, resulting in gasping breaths.
What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke?
Ischemic is due to a blockage or a blood vessel and hemorrhagic is due to a bleed in the brain.
What is the difference between a full and partial airway obstruction
In a full airway obstruction, the individual's full airway is blocked - they cannot breathe, talk, or cough. In a partial airway obstruction, the individual's full airway is not blocked - they can breathe, talk, and cough, at least to some extent
What are 2 major signs of wound infection?
Fever, pus/discharge, increased selling, discolouration, delayed healing...
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events prior.
What specialized hospital unit does a person undergoing heart attack or cardiac arrest need to be at?
Catheterization lab.
What is the postictal phase of a seizure?
The time immediately following a seizure where the patient may be confused, irritable, have dificulty speaking, and drowsy.
How are abdominal thrusts performed differently on a child versus on an adult?
On a child, we only use the wrist?
What type of shock could someone experiencing sever bleed develop?
Hypovolemic shock.