Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock Flashcards
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A child falls and has a scalp laceration bleeding heavily. You know scalp wounds bleed profusely. What is your first action?
Answer: Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth
Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth to control scalp bleeding; scalp wounds bleed heavily due to rich vascularization but respond well to pressure.
A victim with a suspected spinal injury is in shock. How should you position them?
Answer: Keep them flat and still; move only if in immediate danger
When spinal injury is suspected, keep the victim flat and minimize movement to avoid spinal cord damage, even if shock positioning is otherwise indicated.
Anaphylactic shock differs from hypovolemic shock in that anaphylactic shock is caused by:
Answer: A severe allergic reaction causing vasodilation and fluid leakage
Anaphylactic shock is triggered by a severe allergic reaction that causes widespread vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, causing a drop in blood pressure.
Which wound type has the highest risk of becoming infected due to bacterial contamination from a human or animal source?
Answer: Bite wound
Bite wounds carry a very high infection risk because human and animal mouths harbor numerous bacteria, including pathogens like Pasteurella and MRSA.
You are treating an open chest wound (sucking chest wound). What specialized first aid dressing is recommended?
Answer: A vented chest seal or three-sided occlusive dressing
A vented (three-sided) chest seal or commercial chest seal allows air to escape on exhalation while preventing air from entering, reducing the risk of tension pneumothorax.
After controlling severe external bleeding, you should monitor for re-bleeding by:
Answer: Watching for blood soaking through dressings and checking the victim's vital signs
Continuously monitor dressings for blood saturation and check the victim's pulse and skin color to detect signs of ongoing or recurrent bleeding.
Which statement about using a commercial tourniquet is correct?
Answer: Once properly applied, it should not be loosened until a medical professional evaluates the victim
A tourniquet should never be loosened by a first aider once applied; only trained medical personnel should make that decision after evaluating the victim.