WEEK NINE Flashcards

(28 cards)

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CABs

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Circulation, Airway, and Breathing status of the patient

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Abrasion

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

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Incision

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

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Puncture

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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

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Laceration

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

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Contusion

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

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Concussion

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

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Sprain

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

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8
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diabetic coma (hyperglycemia)

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high blood sugar

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9
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Insulin shock

A

hypoglycemia

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Syncope

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fainting

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Epistaxis

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noseblood

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12
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myocardial infarction

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heart attack

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13
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Cerebrovascular Accident

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stroke

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14
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Crash cart

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basic drugs and wound care supplies

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15
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Equipment

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AED & CPR supplies

16
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changing a sterile dressing

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  • 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
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Fracture

A

break in bone

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Complete fracture

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across entire bone

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Incomplete fracture

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through only part of bone

20
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Comminuted

A

bone has broken into several fragments

21
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Greenstick fracture

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

22
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Closed fracture

A

no break in skin

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Open fracture

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break in skin

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Anaphylaxis
severe allergic reaction can result in shock - provide basic life support - administer oxygen and epinephrine call 911
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Acute Abdominal Pain
-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
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bleeding
- 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
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