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What does the acronym A-B-C stand for in a primary survey?
What does the acronym A-B-C stand for in a primary survey?
What is the immediate care given to an injured person called?
What is the immediate care given to an injured person called?
Which of the following is the first step in assessing an emergency situation?
Which of the following is the first step in assessing an emergency situation?
Which type of wound is caused by scraping against a rough surface?
Which type of wound is caused by scraping against a rough surface?
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What is the purpose of the primary survey?
What is the purpose of the primary survey?
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First Aid
First Aid
Immediate medical care given to an injured person.
Primary Survey
Primary Survey
Initial assessment to address life-threatening conditions (A-B-C).
Secondary Survey
Secondary Survey
Detailed evaluation of injuries and illnesses after Primary Survey.
Types of Wounds
Types of Wounds
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Laceration
Laceration
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Study Notes
First Aid
- First aid is the immediate medical care given to a person who has been injured.
Primary Survey
- Used when a victim is unconscious
- Aims to find out and immediately treat life-threatening conditions
- Includes assessing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC)
Secondary Survey
- A comprehensive evaluation of a patient's injuries and illnesses.
Assessing Emergency Situation
- Step 1: Check if anyone is in danger
- Step 2: Move to the quietest victim
- Step 3: Perform Primary Survey (A-B-C)
- Step 4: Perform Secondary Survey (Head-to-toe assessment)
Wounds
- A break in the continuity of tissue
Types of Wounds
- Laceration: A deep cut or tearing of the skin
- Abrasion: Caused by rubbing or scraping against a rough surface
- Puncture: A wound caused by a pointed object like a nail
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Description
Learn about first aid, including primary and secondary surveys. This includes assessing the situation, checking for danger, and performing A-B-C. Also covered are types of wounds like lacerations, abrasions and punctures.
