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What is the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) when approaching a patient?
What is the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) when approaching a patient?
- To avoid unnecessary expenses
- To make a good impression on the patient
- To protect oneself from exposure to diseases, chemicals, or poisons (correct)
- To comply with fashion trends
What is recommended for protecting oneself from exposure to bodily fluids when approaching a patient?
What is recommended for protecting oneself from exposure to bodily fluids when approaching a patient?
- Wearing a hat and scarf
- Wearing a lab coat
- Using hand sanitizer only
- Wearing gloves and eye protection (correct)
What action should be taken between patients to prevent infectious disease exposure?
What action should be taken between patients to prevent infectious disease exposure?
- Ignore the cleaning process to save time
- Use PPE only when dealing with visibly ill patients
- Only wash hands before patient contact
- Clean and disinfect all facility and vehicle surfaces and reusable equipment (correct)
When might decontamination be required for personnel and equipment?
When might decontamination be required for personnel and equipment?
What is recommended for protecting oneself from exposure to bodily fluids when approaching a patient?
What is recommended for protecting oneself from exposure to bodily fluids when approaching a patient?
When might decontamination be required for personnel and equipment?
When might decontamination be required for personnel and equipment?
What should be done at the scene when hand washing is not immediately possible?
What should be done at the scene when hand washing is not immediately possible?
What must be worn for decontamination after exposure to pesticides or other chemicals?
What must be worn for decontamination after exposure to pesticides or other chemicals?
What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach?
What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach?
When should the ABCDE approach be performed?
When should the ABCDE approach be performed?
What should be done if a problem is discovered in any of the ABCDE steps?
What should be done if a problem is discovered in any of the ABCDE steps?
Why is it important to repeat the ABCDE approach whenever a patient’s condition changes or worsens?
Why is it important to repeat the ABCDE approach whenever a patient’s condition changes or worsens?
What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach?
What is the purpose of the ABCDE approach?
When should the ABCDE approach be repeated?
When should the ABCDE approach be repeated?
What should be done if a problem is discovered in any of the ABCDE steps?
What should be done if a problem is discovered in any of the ABCDE steps?
Why is it important to identify all injuries and environmental threats in the ABCDE approach?
Why is it important to identify all injuries and environmental threats in the ABCDE approach?
What might indicate a partially obstructed airway in a patient who cannot talk normally?
What might indicate a partially obstructed airway in a patient who cannot talk normally?
In a patient with a severely obstructed airway due to an allergic reaction, what might be observed?
In a patient with a severely obstructed airway due to an allergic reaction, what might be observed?
What should be checked for in a patient with a potentially obstructed airway?
What should be checked for in a patient with a potentially obstructed airway?
What might indicate a partially obstructed airway in a patient who cannot talk normally?
What might indicate a partially obstructed airway in a patient who cannot talk normally?
In a patient with a severely obstructed airway due to an allergic reaction, what might be observed?
In a patient with a severely obstructed airway due to an allergic reaction, what might be observed?
When assessing the airway, what should be checked for to indicate a potential obstruction?
When assessing the airway, what should be checked for to indicate a potential obstruction?
What manoeuvre should be used to open the airway if there is no trauma involved?
What manoeuvre should be used to open the airway if there is no trauma involved?
What should be done if a foreign body is suspected and the patient is unable to cough or make noises?
What should be done if a foreign body is suspected and the patient is unable to cough or make noises?
What should be considered if the patient has swelling, hives, or stridor?
What should be considered if the patient has swelling, hives, or stridor?
When should the patient be placed in the recovery position?
When should the patient be placed in the recovery position?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing normally, and there is concern for trauma?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing normally, and there is concern for trauma?
What action should be taken if a patient is choking and unable to cough or make noises?
What action should be taken if a patient is choking and unable to cough or make noises?
What should be done if a patient has swelling, hives, or stridor?
What should be done if a patient has swelling, hives, or stridor?
When should a patient be placed in the recovery position?
When should a patient be placed in the recovery position?
What should be assessed to determine if the patient is breathing normally?
What should be assessed to determine if the patient is breathing normally?
What may be observed in a patient with severe wheezing during examination?
What may be observed in a patient with severe wheezing during examination?
In a patient with absent breath sounds on one side and hypotension, what should be checked to rule out tension pneumothorax?
In a patient with absent breath sounds on one side and hypotension, what should be checked to rule out tension pneumothorax?
What should be assessed when determining if the patient is breathing normally?
What should be assessed when determining if the patient is breathing normally?
What might be observed in a patient with severe wheezing during examination?
What might be observed in a patient with severe wheezing during examination?
In a patient with absent breath sounds on one side and hypotension, what should be checked to rule out tension pneumothorax?
In a patient with absent breath sounds on one side and hypotension, what should be checked to rule out tension pneumothorax?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious with abnormal breathing and there is concern for tension pneumothorax?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious with abnormal breathing and there is concern for tension pneumothorax?
If a patient is not breathing adequately, what action should be taken if oxygen is not immediately available?
If a patient is not breathing adequately, what action should be taken if oxygen is not immediately available?
What action should be taken if a patient is wheezing?
What action should be taken if a patient is wheezing?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing adequately, and there is concern for tension pneumothorax?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing adequately, and there is concern for tension pneumothorax?
What action should be taken if a patient is wheezing?
What action should be taken if a patient is wheezing?
What should be done if there is concern for large pleural effusion or haemothorax?
What should be done if there is concern for large pleural effusion or haemothorax?
What signs indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What signs indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What might indicate bleeding into the abdomen?
What might indicate bleeding into the abdomen?
What should be looked for to indicate bleeding from pelvic or femur fracture?
What should be looked for to indicate bleeding from pelvic or femur fracture?
What might indicate pericardial tamponade in a patient?
What might indicate pericardial tamponade in a patient?
What signs might indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What signs might indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What should be looked for to indicate internal bleeding in a patient?
What should be looked for to indicate internal bleeding in a patient?
What should be done if signs of internal bleeding or pericardial tamponade are suspected?
What should be done if signs of internal bleeding or pericardial tamponade are suspected?
If the cause of poor perfusion is unknown, what possibility should be considered?
If the cause of poor perfusion is unknown, what possibility should be considered?
What action should be taken for external bleeding?
What action should be taken for external bleeding?
What should be done for external bleeding?
What should be done for external bleeding?
What should be considered if internal bleeding or pericardial tamponade are suspected?
What should be considered if internal bleeding or pericardial tamponade are suspected?
What action should be taken for cardiopulmonary arrest?
What action should be taken for cardiopulmonary arrest?
What scale is used to assess level of consciousness in trauma cases?
What scale is used to assess level of consciousness in trauma cases?
What should be checked in a confused or unconscious patient?
What should be checked in a confused or unconscious patient?
What should be assessed when checking movement and sensation in all four limbs?
What should be assessed when checking movement and sensation in all four limbs?
What should always be checked in a confused or unconscious patient?
What should always be checked in a confused or unconscious patient?
What scale is used to assess level of consciousness in trauma cases?
What scale is used to assess level of consciousness in trauma cases?
What should be checked to rule out seizure/convulsion in a patient?
What should be checked to rule out seizure/convulsion in a patient?
What should be done if a patient's airway is completely obstructed by a foreign body?
What should be done if a patient's airway is completely obstructed by a foreign body?
What should be done if a patient has burns to the head and neck with abnormal sounds from the airway?
What should be done if a patient has burns to the head and neck with abnormal sounds from the airway?
How should the airway be opened in a patient with a decreased level of consciousness?
How should the airway be opened in a patient with a decreased level of consciousness?
What should be done if there are mental status changes leading to airway obstruction from the tongue?
What should be done if there are mental status changes leading to airway obstruction from the tongue?
What might indicate airway obstruction due to burns in a patient?
What might indicate airway obstruction due to burns in a patient?
What should be done if a patient has a decreased level of consciousness and the airway needs to be opened?
What should be done if a patient has a decreased level of consciousness and the airway needs to be opened?
What should be watched for in patients with a decreased level of consciousness to prevent aspiration?
What should be watched for in patients with a decreased level of consciousness to prevent aspiration?
What should be given to ALL patients with suspected airway burn, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What should be given to ALL patients with suspected airway burn, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What should be done if a patient has burns to the head and neck with abnormal sounds from the airway?
What should be done if a patient has burns to the head and neck with abnormal sounds from the airway?
What action should be taken for external bleeding?
What action should be taken for external bleeding?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing normally, and there is concern for trauma?
What should be done if a patient is unconscious and not breathing normally, and there is concern for trauma?
What might indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What might indicate poor perfusion in a patient?
What treatment is recommended for pericardial tamponade?
What treatment is recommended for pericardial tamponade?
What is the purpose of giving IV fluids in pericardial tamponade?
What is the purpose of giving IV fluids in pericardial tamponade?
When should a tourniquet be used for bleeding?
When should a tourniquet be used for bleeding?
What is the purpose of a pelvic binder or femur splint in trauma cases?
What is the purpose of a pelvic binder or femur splint in trauma cases?
What initial treatment is recommended for shock?
What initial treatment is recommended for shock?
What is a sign of poor perfusion in a patient?
What is a sign of poor perfusion in a patient?
What should be done for external bleeding that is not controlled?
What should be done for external bleeding that is not controlled?
What is an initial step in managing severe bleeding?
What is an initial step in managing severe bleeding?
What is the initial treatment for shock?
What is the initial treatment for shock?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in a trauma patient?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in a trauma patient?
What should be done if there are signs of infection in a patient in shock?
What should be done if there are signs of infection in a patient in shock?
What action should be taken for external bleeding that is not controlled?
What action should be taken for external bleeding that is not controlled?
What is the recommended treatment for pericardial tamponade?
What is the recommended treatment for pericardial tamponade?
When should a tourniquet be used for bleeding?
When should a tourniquet be used for bleeding?
What is the purpose of giving IV fluids in pericardial tamponade?
What is the purpose of giving IV fluids in pericardial tamponade?
What might indicate pericardial tamponade in a patient?
What might indicate pericardial tamponade in a patient?
What are common symptoms of hypoglycemia?
What are common symptoms of hypoglycemia?
What is a potential indicator of hypoglycemia?
What is a potential indicator of hypoglycemia?
What is a symptom commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
What is a symptom commonly associated with hypoglycemia?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
Which mental status change can be observed in hypoglycemia?
Which mental status change can be observed in hypoglycemia?
What is a potential consequence of hypoglycemia?
What is a potential consequence of hypoglycemia?
What is the goal of managing snake bites?
What is the goal of managing snake bites?
What is the recommended action regarding vital signs after the ABCDE approach?
What is the recommended action regarding vital signs after the ABCDE approach?
How frequently should the ABCDE approach ideally be repeated?
How frequently should the ABCDE approach ideally be repeated?
What action should be taken when managing snake bites if there is evidence of shock?
What action should be taken when managing snake bites if there is evidence of shock?
What is the goal of managing snake bites?
What is the goal of managing snake bites?
What should be done with the extremity after a snake bite?
What should be done with the extremity after a snake bite?
How often should the ABCDE approach ideally be repeated in managing snake bites?
How often should the ABCDE approach ideally be repeated in managing snake bites?
When should a picture of the snake be taken and sent with the patient?
When should a picture of the snake be taken and sent with the patient?
What are high-risk signs of airway conditions in children?
What are high-risk signs of airway conditions in children?
What should be looked for to indicate respiratory distress in children?
What should be looked for to indicate respiratory distress in children?
What should be done if a child has a larger head compared to the rest of the body?
What should be done if a child has a larger head compared to the rest of the body?
What should be done if there is concern for airway obstruction in children with shorter necks?
What should be done if there is concern for airway obstruction in children with shorter necks?
What is a sign of severe respiratory distress in a child?
What is a sign of severe respiratory distress in a child?
What is a sign of severe airway compromise in children?
What is a sign of severe airway compromise in children?
What is a sign of poor perfusion in children?
What is a sign of poor perfusion in children?
What is a characteristic of low blood pressure in children with shock?
What is a characteristic of low blood pressure in children with shock?
What should be given to children with suspected airway burns, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What should be given to children with suspected airway burns, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What should be closely monitored as signs of poor perfusion in children?
What should be closely monitored as signs of poor perfusion in children?
What should be allowed for children with stridor while awaiting transfer to an advanced provider?
What should be allowed for children with stridor while awaiting transfer to an advanced provider?
What may be indicated by a silent chest when listening to the chest of a child?
What may be indicated by a silent chest when listening to the chest of a child?
What is the recommended position for a child with excessive drooling, stridor, and airway swelling?
What is the recommended position for a child with excessive drooling, stridor, and airway swelling?
What is a danger sign indicating a lack of oxygen in children?
What is a danger sign indicating a lack of oxygen in children?
What should be closely monitored as signs of respiratory distress in children?
What should be closely monitored as signs of respiratory distress in children?
What should be used if the airway of a child is not open?
What should be used if the airway of a child is not open?
What is a sign of severe respiratory distress in a child?
What is a sign of severe respiratory distress in a child?
What is a sign of severe airway compromise in children?
What is a sign of severe airway compromise in children?
What should be closely monitored as a sign of poor perfusion in children?
What should be closely monitored as a sign of poor perfusion in children?
In malnourished children, how does the rate and type of fluid administration differ?
In malnourished children, how does the rate and type of fluid administration differ?
What does low blood pressure indicate in a child experiencing shock?
What does low blood pressure indicate in a child experiencing shock?
What should be given to children with suspected airway burns, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What should be given to children with suspected airway burns, even if they do not show signs of hypoxia?
What further treatment is often included for children with stridor?
What further treatment is often included for children with stridor?
What signals severe airway compromise, and requires immediate transfer to an advanced provider?
What signals severe airway compromise, and requires immediate transfer to an advanced provider?
What is the recommended action when it is not possible to check the blood glucose level in a sick child with altered mental status?
What is the recommended action when it is not possible to check the blood glucose level in a sick child with altered mental status?
What should be done for hypothermic infants to help maintain their body temperature?
What should be done for hypothermic infants to help maintain their body temperature?
What is the purpose of evaluating pediatric patients for danger signs?
What is the purpose of evaluating pediatric patients for danger signs?
What is the recommended approach for pediatric patients with altered mental status and no access to blood glucose testing?
What is the recommended approach for pediatric patients with altered mental status and no access to blood glucose testing?
What action should be taken if it is not possible to check the blood glucose level in a sick child with altered mental status?
What action should be taken if it is not possible to check the blood glucose level in a sick child with altered mental status?
What should be done for hypothermic infants to help maintain their body temperature?
What should be done for hypothermic infants to help maintain their body temperature?
What is the purpose of evaluating pediatric patients for danger signs?
What is the purpose of evaluating pediatric patients for danger signs?
What should be done if there is concern for airway obstruction in children with shorter necks?
What should be done if there is concern for airway obstruction in children with shorter necks?
