Part 3

Question 1

identify the 5 body cavities

Answer 1

cranial
spinal
throacic
abdominal
pelvic

Question 2

cranial cavity contents

Answer 2

brain, protected by skull

Question 3

spinal cavity contents

Answer 3

extends from bottom of skull to lower back

contains spinal cord and is protected by the vertebrae

Question 4

thoracic cavity contents

Answer 4

heart, lungs

protected by rib cage and upper spine

Question 5

abdominal cavity contents

Answer 5

contains liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, stomach, kidneys, spleen

Question 6

pelvic cavity contents

Answer 6

bladder, rectum, reproductive organs

protected by pelvic bones and lumbar bone

Question 7

respiratory

Answer 7

mouth/nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

Question 8

circulatory

Answer 8

heart, arteries, veins

Question 9

o Musculoskeletal

Answer 9

bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons

Question 10

o Nervous

Answer 10

brain, nerves, spinal cord

Question 11

o Endocrine

Answer 11

glands

Question 12

o Digestive

Answer 12

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, liver

Question 13

o Genitourinary

Answer 13

kidney, ureter, bladder, uterus, ovaries, vagina, ductus deferens, prostate gland, epididymis, seminal vesicle, testes, penis

Question 14

o Respiration emergency situations

Answer 14

asthma, airway obstruction, allergies, injuries to the chest (respiratory distress). Respiratory arrest- life threatening emergency

Question 15

o Circulation emergency situations

Answer 15

blood loss caused by severe bleeding (severed artery), impaired circulation (blood clot), failure of the heart to pump adequately (MI)

Question 16

o Nervous emergency situations

Answer 16

illness/injury (memory loss), head injury, spinal cord injury

Question 17

o Musculoskeletal emergency situation

Answer 17

fracture, strain (muscle/tendon injury), sprain (ligament injury)

Question 18

o Integumentary emergency situations

Answer 18

burns, cuts, punctures

Question 19

o Endocrine emergency situations

Answer 19

much/too little insulin, especially in diabetics

Question 20

o Digestive emergency situations

Answer 20

stab, gunshot wound, internal bleeding, infection

Question 21

o Genitourinary

Answer 21

kidneys (penetrating blow, gunshot, stab), bladder rupture

Question 22

o If unconscious

Answer 22

call 911 if the victim is 12 or older, infant or child at high risk for heart problems, witnessed sudden collapse of a child or infant

Question 23

when do you care for a victim first?

Answer 23

if you didn’t see the collapse of a child or if they are drowning

Question 24

when do you move a victim

Answer 24

if they can’t breathe

place them in a modified high arm in endangered spine recovery position

Question 25

what do you need to make sure of when you are checking an unconscious victim?

Answer 25

• open airway- if tongue is falling into throat, push down on forehead and jut chin to keep airway open
• show signs of life (breathing)- position so you can hear and feel air as it escapes from the nose or mouth. Look, listen and feel for the chest to move for no more than 10 seconds. If there is agonal breathing or no breathing, begin CPR immediately
• check if victim is bleeding severely

Question 26

when do you check the pulse of an unconscious person and for how long?

Answer 26

no more than 10 seconds look for normal breathing

Question 27

describ what you ask a conscious person

Answer 27

introduce yourself, get victim’s consent to give care, attempt to find out what happened
o What happened?
o Do you feel any pain or discomfort anywhere?
 Have them point and describe it
o Do you have any allergies?
o Do you have any medical conditions, or are you taking any medication?
o Make sure to write down anything you find out

Question 28

describe how to check for nonlife threatening conditions for an adult, child or ifnant?

Answer 28

o Check over the whole body for any cuts, bruises, depressions etc
o Have them breathe in and our slowly, bend arms, legs to see if they can
o Bring them up if there doesn’t seem to be anything immediately life-threatening
o Do no further harm, monitor breathing and consciousness, help victim rest in most comfortable position, keep victim from getting chilled or over heated, reassure victim, give any specific care needed
o Follow same as adult for children with a few exceptions: give 2 minutes of rescue breathing if they aren’t responsive before calling 911, then check them over. Have parents comfort child

Question 29

demonstrate how to check an unconscious adult

Answer 29

1. Tap shoulder and shout “are you okay?”
2. No response: call 911, if patient is face down, roll face up supporting head, neck and back
3. Open airway
4. Check for signs of life for no more than 10 seconds. If nothing, give 2 rescue breaths
5. If there is normal breathing, place person in recovery position and monitor airway, breathing and circulation (ABCs)
6. If breaths go in- quickly scan body for severe bleeding and get into position to perform CPR or use an AED

Question 30

demonstrate how to check an unconscious child

Answer 30

1. Check scene, check child
2. Obtain consent from parent or guardian, if present
3. Tap shoulder and ask “are you okay?”
4. No response, call 911 (if alone, give 2 minutes of care, then call 911)
5. Open airway, check for signs of life for no more than 10 seconds
6. If no response, give 2 rescue breaths
7. If breaths go in, check for pulse and severe breathing
8. If breathing normally, place in recovery position and monitor airway, breathing and circulation

Question 31

demonstrate how to check an unconscious infant

Answer 31

1. Check scene, check infant
2. Obtain consent from parent or guardian if present
3. Flick food ro tap shoulder and shout “are you okay?”
4. No response, call 911. If alone, give 2 minutes of care, then call 911
5. If face down, face up
6. Open airway, check for signs of life for no more than 10 seconds
7. If no breathing, give 2 rescue breaths
8. If breaths go in, check for pulse and severe breathing
9. If breathing normally, place in recovery position and monitor airway, breathing and circulation

Question 32

demonstrate how to check a conscious adult, infant or child

Answer 32

1. Introduce yourself, tell them your level of training, get permission to give care
2. Ask, what is your name? What happened? Do you feel pain or discomfort anywhere? Do you have any allergies? Do you have any medical conditions or are you taking any medication?
3. Check head to toe. Viscually inspect the body. Before you begin, tell person what you are going to do. Look carefully for bleeding, cuts, bruises and obvious deformities. Look for medical ID bracelet or necklace.
4. Check head for bumps, bruises and depressions. Notice if victim is drowsy, not alert or confused
5. Check skin appearance and temp. feel person’s forehead with back of hand. Look at person’s face and lips. Does the skin feel cold or hot? Unusually wet or dry? Pale, bluish or flushed?
6. Check neck. If no discomfort and no suspected injury to the neck, ask the person to move head slowly from side to side, note pain, discomfort, inability to move
7. Sheck shoulders (shrug)
8. Check chest and abdomen (deep breath, ask for pain)
9. Check arms one at a time. Move hands and fingers, bend arm
10. Check hips and legs
11. Care for conditions you find. Have them sit up or get into comfortable position. Determine whether or not to call 911