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When treating bites and stings, you should use:
When treating bites and stings, you should use:
- An AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- An auto-injection (correct)
- Both A and B
- None of the above
There are 3 different degrees of burns.
There are 3 different degrees of burns.
True (A)
If a patient is experiencing a hemorrhage you should:
If a patient is experiencing a hemorrhage you should:
- Check universal precautions
- Perform CPR
- Wrap hemorrhage
- All of the above (correct)
You should immediately call 911 if a patient undergoes a 3rd degree burn resulting from an electroshock.
You should immediately call 911 if a patient undergoes a 3rd degree burn resulting from an electroshock.
Call 911 immediately if a patient has a heart attack.
Call 911 immediately if a patient has a heart attack.
If a patient undergoes a head injury, it's possible the patient has had a concussion.
If a patient undergoes a head injury, it's possible the patient has had a concussion.
Hypothermia is when a patient is extremely:
Hypothermia is when a patient is extremely:
If a patient accidentally overdoses on a drug, hold onto the container and/or label for the EMS or hospital.
If a patient accidentally overdoses on a drug, hold onto the container and/or label for the EMS or hospital.
It's okay to move a patient who has undergone a spinal injury.
It's okay to move a patient who has undergone a spinal injury.
Symptoms of a stroke can be:
Symptoms of a stroke can be:
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Study Notes
Bites & Stings
- Treatment involves using an auto-injection when required.
Degrees of Burns
- There are three different degrees of burns to classify severity.
Hemorrhage Response
- If a hemorrhage occurs, ensure universal precautions, perform CPR, and wrap the hemorrhage.
Third Degree Burn and Electroshock
- Immediate 911 call is necessary for patients with third-degree burns resulting from electroshock.
Heart Attack Emergency
- Calling 911 is critical when a patient is suspected of having a heart attack.
Head Injury and Concussion
- A head injury may indicate the patient has sustained a concussion.
Hypothermia
- Defined as a condition where the patient is extremely cold.
Drug Overdose Protocol
- Retain the drug container and/or label when a patient overdoses for emergency medical services (EMS) or hospital use.
Spinal Injury Caution
- It is unsafe to move a patient who has sustained a spinal injury.
Stroke Symptoms
- Key symptoms of a stroke include a droopy face, weakness in an arm, and speech difficulties.
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