12 Questions
What is the first step in a primary assessment?
Form a general impression
Which step involves checking if the airway is blocked and assessing breathing and circulation?
ABC'S - Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Which step follows the completion of the primary assessment?
Consider stabilization of the patient's spine
What type of drugs enter the body through any other manner than the digestive tract?
Parenteral drugs
Which solution has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell compared to inside the cell?
Hypotonic solution
What is an involuntary reacting changing in the narrowing or widening of the pupil called?
Constriction
What is the route of delivery that delivers medicine directly into a vein and cannot be taken by mouth?
Intravenous
Which route of delivery delivers medicine into the muscle quicker than Subcutaneous?
Intramuscular
What does a tourniquet do when applied during a medical procedure?
Slows blood flow
Which feedback mechanism amplifies changes in the body?
Positive Feedback
What is the main purpose of triage in a hospital setting?
Prioritize patients based on need
How does field triage differ from triage in a hospital setting?
Field triage occurs before reaching the hospital
Test your knowledge of the 5 steps of primary assessment and 4 steps of secondary assessment in first aid situations. Questions will cover forming a general impression, determining responsiveness, stabilizing the spine, checking airway, breathing, circulation, rapid physical assessment, vital signs, and patient history.
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