WEEK NINE

Question 1

CABs

Answer 1

Circulation, Airway, and Breathing status of the patient

Question 2

Abrasion

Answer 2

Injury from a scrape or rub
- apply pressure if bleeding
- clean and flush debris
- apply bandage

Question 3

Incision

Answer 3

clean and smooth cut
- apply pressure if bleeding
- clean and flush debris
- apply bandage

Question 3

Puncture

Answer 3

wound caused by an object that delivers a stab
- apply pressure if bleeding
- clean and flush debris
- apply bandage
- mat need TDAP vaccine, if they haven’t received in 5 years

Question 4

Laceration

Answer 4

jagged wound
- apply pressure if bleeding
- clean and flush debris
- apply bandage

Question 5

Contusion

Answer 5

bruise
- apply cold pack or ice
- elevate limb
- observe for signs of head swelling (head injury) emergency

Question 6

Concussion

Answer 6

head trauma, brain has been jolted or shaken
- measure vital signs
- observe patient
- require provider assessment and possible radiology testing

Question 7

Sprain

Answer 7

injury due to tearing of a tendon, ligament, or cartilage of a joint
- rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)

Question 8

diabetic coma (hyperglycemia)

Answer 8

high blood sugar

Question 9

Insulin shock

Answer 9

hypoglycemia

Question 10

Syncope

Answer 10

fainting

Question 11

Epistaxis

Answer 11

noseblood

Question 12

myocardial infarction

Answer 12

heart attack

Question 13

Cerebrovascular Accident

Answer 13

stroke

Question 14

Crash cart

Answer 14

basic drugs and wound care supplies

Question 15

Equipment

Answer 15

AED & CPR supplies

Question 16

changing a sterile dressing

Answer 16

• wash hands and don sterile or non-sterile gloves
• if stuck to wound, soak in sterile saline
• use a applicator to apply medication to the wound
• open dressing packages on the edges and don’t touch content or wound

Question 17

Fracture

Answer 17

break in bone

Question 18

Complete fracture

Answer 18

across entire bone

Question 19

Incomplete fracture

Answer 19

through only part of bone

Question 20

Comminuted

Answer 20

bone has broken into several fragments

Question 21

Greenstick fracture

Answer 21

bone is bent, but only one side is fractured (mostly kids)

Question 22

Closed fracture

Answer 22

no break in skin

Question 23

Open fracture

Answer 23

break in skin

Question 24

Anaphylaxis

Answer 24

severe allergic reaction
can result in shock
- provide basic life support
- administer oxygen and epinephrine
call 911

Question 25

Acute Abdominal Pain

Answer 25

-general, symptom
- can be life-threatening
- obtain detailed CC
- nothing by mouth (NPO)
- may need emesis basin
- keep patient warm, don’t apply heat to abdomen
- monitor vital signs

Question 26

bleeding

Answer 26

• internal or external
• amount depends on blood supply
• arterial bleeding medical crisis
• apply pressure
• elevate site
• apply ice
• limit movement
• monitor vital signs, observe for shock