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7/23/24, 9:28 AMJeremiah
Chapter 57 Emergency Preparedness
Terms in this set (86)
What is the term for an injury to the brain Concussion
caused by a jarring or violent impact head
injury?
All of the following are symptoms of a blurred vision, loss of consciousness, and nausea
concussion
Patients with a concussion should be closely 24 to 48 hours
monitored for:
What PPE should you wear when attending a Gloves, face shield (or mask and goggles), and gown
patient who has frequent vomiting?
A sign of dehydration confusion
A sign of electrolyte imbalance irregular pulse
For a patient with nausea and vomiting, what water or ice chips
comfort measures should you offer?
What is the first step you should take to Use a sterile or clean dressing to apply direct pressure.
control severe bleeding?
Why should you avoid removing a dressing if To avoid dislodging a clot and causing more bleeding
blood soaks through it?
Which pressure point would you use to stop Brachial artery
severe bleeding on the forearm?
When you come to the scene of an accident Assess the scene for safety.
with possible injuries, what is the first thing
you should do?
In what order should you check an Circulation, airway, breathing, serious external bleeding (CABs)
unresponsive patient for life-threatening
problems?
When should you perform a focused exam After identifying and treating life-threatening problems
Chapter 57 Emergency Preparedness
What is a sign that may indicate that a patient Pale, cool, and clammy skin
is experiencing anaphylaxis?
A contusion is an example of a ______________ closed
wound.
What should you do before cleaning a minor Control any bleeding.
wound?
What technique should you use to wash a Wash the wound from the center toward the outside edges
minor wound?
What is the preferred method for rinsing a Place under warm, running water.
on an unresponsive
minor wound? patient?
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How many compressions should you give in 30
each set of chest compressions?
What is the correct rate and depth of chest At least 100 compressions per minute at a depth of 2 inches
compressions?
What is the first action you should take when Clean the wound with soap and water
administering first aid for an animal bite?
A displacement of a bone end from the joint Dislocation
is a(n)
Severe hypoglycemia is known as Insulin shock
Medical term for fainting syncope
A severe, often life-threatening allergic Anaphylaxis
reaction is known as
The intentional release of a biologic agent Bioterrorism
with the intent to harm individuals is known
as
Drug abuse, attempted suicide, rape, child Psychosocial emergencies
abuse, and alcohol abuse are examples of
An injury characterized by a clean, smooth Incision
cut through the skin is a(n)
What mg of aspirin should be in a first-aid 81
kit?
In addition to the local EMS number (911), drug, alcohol
you should also post the numbers for the
local fire company, police station, poison
control center, women's shelter, rape hotline
and _____________ & __ center
An initial assessment has how many steps 6
Form general impression of patient first step in initial assessment
Spider bites are more common in certain Florida and the Southwest
parts of the country such as
If an animal bite breaks the skin it should be police department, animal control, and local health department
reported to which three services
What item would be appropriate for a credit card
removing a bee stinger?
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