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What is the correct sequence of steps in the DRSABCD approach?

  • Danger, send for help, airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation
  • Danger, response, send for help, airway, breathing, circulation (correct)
  • Danger, response, airway, circulation, breathing, defibrillation
  • Danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation

Consent is never implied when a patient is unconscious.

False (B)

What signs indicate a partial airway obstruction?

Wheezing, coughing, limited air going in, whistling noises while breathing

An EpiPen is used with the technique: Blue to the ______, orange to the thigh.

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Match the emergency signs with their respective actions:

<p>Unconscious = Perform CPR Choking = 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts Allergic reaction = Use EpiPen Cardiac arrest = Perform chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection?

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A pathogenic organism causes disease in a host.

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What does SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

<p>Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events preceding</p> Signup and view all the answers

The secondary survey includes the acronym ______.

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Match the following medical professionals with their areas of care:

<p>Orthopedic Surgeon = Patients with bones and ligaments issues Obstetrician = Postpartum care and childbirth Family Doctor = General medical care Cardiologist = Heart-related issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does VSA stand for in medical terms?

<p>Vital signs absent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define asphyxia.

<p>Loss of oxygen supply to the body due to abnormal breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The acronym PQRST stands for: O for ______, P for Provoke, Q for Quality, R for Region/radiation, S for Severity, and T for Time.

<p>Onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organism that causes disease in a host is known as a pathogenic organism.

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How can a pathogen leave the reservoir through the Genitourinary (GU) tract?

<p>Through urine, feces, semen, and vaginal secretions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________ surgeons provide care to patients experiencing issues with bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

<p>Orthopedic</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are experiencing symptoms such as nausea and stool changes, where would you seek medical care?

<p>Family doctor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following acronyms with their corresponding elements of the secondary survey.

<p>SAMPLE = Obtain patient history CLAPS-D = Head-to-toe assessment PQRST = Obtain patient history TICS-D = Head-to-toe assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

The acronym SAMPLE stands for: Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, and ______.

<p>Events preceding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sudden cardiac arrest (VSA) is a sudden loss of heart activity where organs are supplied with oxygen-rich blood.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response for a patient who is choking and unable to make any sounds?

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A patient who only responds to verbal stimuli is considered to have a normal level of consciousness.

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What steps should be taken if a patient's airway is partially obstructed?

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To use an EpiPen correctly, position the blue end to the ______, and orange to the thigh.

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Match the following actions with their respective first aid technique:

<p>Back blows = Clearing a choking obstruction CPR = Circulating oxygenated blood EpiPen = Treating anaphylaxis Abdominal thrusts = Dislodging an item from the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury is characterized by a deep, jagged cut made on the skin?

<p>Laceration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anaphylaxis is a mild allergic reaction.

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What should be done to treat a person experiencing shock?

<p>WARMTH, ABCD's, Rest and reassurance, Treatment, Semi-prone position</p> Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is an injury to the ligaments around a joint.

<p>sprain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of injuries with their descriptions:

<p>Abrasion = Light scrape on the superficial layer of skin Contusion = Bruise Dislocation = Joint comes out of its socket Strain = Muscle is stretched, causes swelling and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the Chain of Survival?

<p>Activation of emergency services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crepitus refers to the crunching of bone.

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In what position should a patient be placed following a successful primary survey?

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Flashcards

Anaphylaxis

A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause the throat to close.

Laceration

A deep, jagged cut on the skin, usually not made by a surgeon.

Strain

A stretch or tear of a muscle, causing swelling and pain.

Sprain

An injury to the ligaments around a joint, causing pain, swelling, and instability.

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Ligament

A piece of connective tissue that connects bone to bone, providing stability.

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Tendon

Connective tissue that connects bone to muscle, allowing for movement.

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Crepitus

A crunching or grating sound that may be heard or felt when bones rub together.

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Dislocation

A condition where a joint comes out of its socket.

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Chain of Infection

The steps involved in the spread of an infectious agent, including the source, method of transmission, and entry point into a susceptible host.

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Pathogenic organism

A living organism that can cause disease in another living organism.

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Reservoir & Portal of Exit

A reservoir is a place where an infectious agent lives and multiplies, whereas the portal of exit is how the infectious agent leaves the reservoir.

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Mode of Transmission

The spread of infection from one person to another.

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Susceptible host

A person or animal that is vulnerable to infection due to factors like weak immune system or lack of vaccination.

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SAMPLE History

A method used to assess a patient's medical history, including signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, and events preceding the illness.

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OPQRST Pain Assessment

A method used to assess a patient's pain level, including onset, provocation, quality, region/radiation, severity, and time.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

A sudden loss of heart function where the heart stops pumping blood to the body, resulting in loss of consciousness and vital signs.

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Verbal Stimuli

The level of responsiveness where a patient opens their eyes only when spoken to loudly.

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Partial Airway Obstruction

A medical emergency where an object is partially blocking the airway. Signs include wheezing, coughing, limited airflow, and whistling sound during breathing.

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Implied Consent in First Aid

In an emergency situation, such as an unconscious patient, consent is implied because intervention is necessary to prevent harm. It is assumed that the patient would want someone to provide aid, even if they're unable to consent verbally.

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Heimlich Maneuver

Series of actions performed by a bystander to dislodge a foreign object causing a full airway obstruction. It involves alternating between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the object is removed or the patient becomes unconscious.

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Chest Compressions (CPR)

A procedure performed on a patient in cardiac arrest to circulate oxygenated blood to the organs by manually compressing the chest.

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What is a pathogenic organism?

A pathogenic organism is a living organism that causes disease in a host.

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What are the links in the chain of infection?

The chain of infection is a process that describes how an infectious agent spreads from one person to another. It involves six essential links: Infectious agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, and Susceptible host.

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How can a pathogen leave the reservoir through the GU tract?

The GU tract refers to the genitourinary tract, which includes the urinary and reproductive systems. Pathogens can leave the reservoir through urine, feces, semen, and vaginal secretions.

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What does SAMPLE stand for?

SAMPLE is a mnemonic used to gather a patient's history. It stands for: S: Signs and symptoms A: Allergies M: Medications P: Past medical history L: Last meal E: Events preceding

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What does OPQRST stand for?

OPQRST is a mnemonic used to assess a patient's pain. It stands for: O: Onset P: Provoke Q: Quality R: Region/radiation S: Severity T: Time

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What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a sudden loss of heart function where the heart stops pumping blood to the body, resulting in loss of consciousness and vital signs.

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What is asphyxia?

Asphyxia is a condition where the body doesn't get enough oxygen due to breathing problems. It can lead to unconsciousness and even death.

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What is shock?

Shock is a serious condition where the blood flow through the body is severely reduced. It can lead to organ damage and death if not treated quickly.

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Mechanism of Injury (MOI)

Method used to determine the seriousness of an injury by understanding how the trauma or damage to the body occurred.

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Abrasion

A light scrape on the surface layer of the skin, also known as the epidermis.

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Contusion

A bruise or discoloration caused by bleeding under the skin.

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Study Notes

Chain of Infection

  • Consists of six links: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.

Pathogenic Organism

  • An organism that causes disease in a host.

Pathogen Exit (Genitourinary Tract)

  • Pathogens leave the reservoir via urine, feces, semen, and vaginal secretions.

Medical Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgeons: Treat bone, ligament, tendon, and nerve issues.
  • Obstetricians: Provide care during and after pregnancy, including labor and delivery, and postpartum care up to six weeks.

Medical Emergencies

  • For nausea and stool changes, seek care from a family doctor, not an emergency room.

Secondary Survey (SAMPLE)

  • Signs and symptoms: The patient's current conditions.
  • Allergies: Known allergies to medications or other substances.
  • Medications: Prescribed medications, supplements, or other substances the patient is taking.
  • Past medical history: Past health conditions and relevant information.
  • Last meal: When and what the patient ate.
  • Events preceding: Events or factors that led up to the current situation.

Additional Acronyms (OPQRST)

  • Onset: When symptoms began.
  • Provoke: What factors make symptoms worse.
  • Quality: Description of the symptom.
  • Region/radiation: Location of the symptom.
  • Severity: How severe the symptom is.
  • Time: Duration of the symptom.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (VSA)

  • A sudden loss of heart activity causing a lack of oxygen to vital organs. This is also known as "Vital Signs Absent".

Medical Terminology

  • Asphyxia: Loss of oxygen supply due to breathing problems.
  • Shock: Critical condition due to a drop in blood flow.
  • MOI: Method of injury, used to evaluate trauma severity.
  • Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction.
  • Abrasion: Superficial skin scrape.
  • Contusion: Bruise.
  • Incision: A clean cut.
  • Laceration: Jagged wound.
  • Sprain: Ligament injury.
  • Strain: Muscle injury.
  • Ligament: Connects bone to bone.
  • Tendon: Connects muscle to bone.
  • Crepitus: Grating sound or sensation.
  • Dislocation: Displacement of a joint.

Shock Treatment (WARTS)

  • Warmth: Maintain body temperature.
  • Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation (ABCDs): Assess and stabilize vital functions.
  • Rest/Reassurance: Calm and comfort the patient.
  • Treatment: Apply appropriate medical interventions.
  • Semi-prone (recovery position): Positioning for recovery, stabilization, & comfort.

Primary Survey (DRSABCD)

  • Danger: Identifying and removing dangers.
  • Response: Assessing consciousness.
  • Send for help: Notification of medical assistance.
  • Airway: Maintaining an open airway.
  • Breathing: Checking breathing.
  • Circulation: Checking blood flow.
  • Defibrillation: Applying a defibrillator (AED) for significant cardiac issues.

Airway Obstruction

  • Partial: Wheezing, coughing, and restricted airflow.
  • Full: Unconsciousness, inability to breathe or make sounds.
  • In emergency situations involving unconscious patients, consent is implied for necessary medical interventions to stabilize the patient's life.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

  • CPR is a life-saving technique performed to help circulate oxygenated blood and keep the body's organs alive (for patients in cardiac arrest)

EpiPen Use

  • Hold EpiPen vertically with the blue tip to the sky and orange tip towards the thigh of the patient. Hold on the thigh area for three seconds.

Chest Compressions (CPR)

  • Performed on patients in cardiac arrest to circulate blood and oxygen.

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Test your knowledge on key medical concepts including the chain of infection, pathogenic organisms, and the roles of various medical specialties. This quiz also covers essential practices related to medical emergencies and secondary surveys.

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