Trauma Flashcards
Below what core body temp is considered hypothermia?
95 degrees F
What is the appropriate first aid measure for a snake bite?
Clean wound with soap and running water
A hyperthermic patient is most at risk when their skin is what?
Pink, hot and dry
The body loses heat through what processes?
Respiration, convection, and evaporation.
Which strap should be applied first when placing a Sager traction splint?
Ischial Strap
What is a contrecoup injury?
A brain injury occurring at the opposite side than that of the original impact
What has the greatest influence on how much damage a bullet will do when impacting the body?
Velocity
If stabbed in the RUQ what major vein is at risk?
Vena Cava
When assessing a patient with a potential spinal injury, how should they assessed?
In the position found
Penetrating trauma to the small bowel will also likely involve what other structure?
Liver
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Assault is a threat to harm, battery is harming
How many traffic cones are setup for a landing zone?
5
What is it called when ambulances are staged in a high call volume area?
Primary areas of responsibility
When relaying a report over the radio, what info do you NEVER give
patients name
When staging an ambulance while waiting for law enforcement to deem scene safe, what should you do?
Park several blocks away in a large parking lot with lights and sirens off.
