First Aid: SAMPLE History

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Questions and Answers

What does the 'S' in SAMPLE history stand for?

  • Symptoms the casualty is experiencing (correct)
  • Surgeries performed on the casualty
  • Symptoms of the spouse
  • Supplements taken by the casualty

What is the primary purpose of gathering a SAMPLE history?

  • To diagnose the casualty's condition
  • To determine the severity of the injury
  • To provide medical history to healthcare professionals (correct)
  • To administer medication

What is one of the vital signs to check on the casualty?

  • Blood pressure
  • Level of consciousness (correct)
  • Body weight
  • Pupil size

What does the acronym AVPU stand for?

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Who may be able to provide some of the SAMPLE history if the casualty is unable to respond?

<p>A close family member (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in determining how much mechanical energy an object has?

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Which of the following symptoms would NOT require immediate medical attention?

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What is a key indicator of a potential medical emergency in an infant?

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What is the body's normal reaction to physical and psychological events?

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Which of the following is a sign of a potential medical problem in an adult?

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What type of infection is meningitis?

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus and has no vaccine available to prevent it?

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What is the best defence against HIV?

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Which infection can cause severe liver damage and has a vaccine available to prevent it?

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What is the primary concern when dealing with blood or body fluid exposure?

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What can you observe in a casualty to identify signs of a potential medical problem?

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Why is it essential to call for medical help following first aid?

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What is an example of a sign that can be felt during a head-to-toe exam?

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What is the importance of knowing the EMS telephone number in your community?

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What can a casualty tell you about during a medical history assessment?

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What is the user's responsibility when using this book?

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What should the user not do with medication according to St. John Ambulance?

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What is the condition for including symptom relief medication in workplace first aid kits?

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What does St. John Ambulance provide regarding the accuracy of the information?

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What is the user advised to do when providing first aid?

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What is the primary purpose of the Medical Advisory Group?

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What is St. John Ambulance's charity work focused on?

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How many front-line volunteers does St. John Ambulance have across Canada?

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What supports St. John Ambulance's charitable work in Canada and around the world?

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Since what year has St. John Ambulance been a leading authority in first aid and CPR services?

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What is an indication of shock in a casualty?

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What is the primary purpose of the head-to-toe exam?

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What should you do if you find an injury during the head-to-toe exam?

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Why should you respect the casualty's modesty during the head-to-toe exam?

<p>To respect the casualty's dignity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you check for during the head-to-toe exam of the head?

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What should you do if the casualty is unconscious during the head-to-toe exam?

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Why should you watch the casualty's face during the head-to-toe exam?

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What should you do if you need to expose an area of the casualty's body during the head-to-toe exam?

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Why is it important to speak to the casualty throughout the head-to-toe exam?

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What should you note during the head-to-toe exam?

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Flashcards

'S' in SAMPLE history

Symptoms the casualty is experiencing.

Purpose of SAMPLE history

To provide medical history to healthcare professionals.

Vital sign to check

Level of consciousness.

Acronym AVPU

Alert, Vocal, Pain, Unresponsive.

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SAMPLE history provider

A close family member.

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Mechanical energy key factor

Its speed and weight.

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Body's reaction to events

Stress.

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Type of infection: meningitis

Bacterial or viral.

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Best defence against HIV

Adequate protection.

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Concern with body fluid exposure

Risk of infection.

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Observing a casualty

All of the above.

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Call for medical help

Unless the injury is very minor, to ensure the casualty receives medical attention.

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Sign that can be felt

Dampness or skin temperature.

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EMS number importance

To call for medical help in emergency situations.

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Casualty tells you about

Their pain, fear, or loss of sensation.

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User's responsibility

To be knowledgeable of changes in acceptable practices and laws.

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Medication DON'T

Prescribe or administer medication without professional advice.

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Symptom relief medication condition

Only allowed with employer directives and applicable law.

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St. John Ambulance provides

No warranty or condition of accuracy

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User advised to do

Be knowledgeable of changes in acceptable practices and laws.

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Medical Advisory Group purpose

To provide advice on first aid practices and emerging trends.

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St. John Ambulance's charity

Improving health, safety, and quality of life.

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SJA front-line volunteers

12,000

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SJA work support

Revenue from first aid/CPR training.

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SJA leading authority since

1883

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Indication of shock

Pale, cold, and wet skin.

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Head-to-toe exam purpose

To identify life-threatening injuries.

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Find injury during exam

Note the injury and continue the exam.

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Respect casualty's modesty

To respect the casualty's dignity.

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Check during head exam

The skull, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth for any abnormalities.

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