Emergency Flashcards
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Which type of bleeding is characterized by dark red blood that flows steadily from a wound?
Answer: Venous bleeding
Venous bleeding produces a steady flow of dark red blood because veins carry deoxygenated blood under lower pressure.
A tourniquethas been applied to a limb. What critical information must be recorded?
Answer: The exact time the tourniquet was applied
The time of tourniquet application must be documented so medical personnel know how long the limb has been without circulation.
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in emergency patient assessment?
Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last intake, Events
SAMPLE stands for Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to the emergency.
A victim has a suspected broken arm. Which action should you take before splinting?
Answer: Check circulation, sensation, and movement below the injury
Always assess circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM) below the injury before and after splinting.
Which sign indicates a victim may be experiencing internal bleeding?
Answer: Pale, cool, clammy skin with rapid weak pulse
Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid weak pulse are signs of shock, which can indicate significant internal bleeding.
When treating a victim for shock, which position is generally recommended if no spinal injury is suspected?
Answer: Lying flat with legs elevated about 12 inches
Laying a shock victim flat with legs elevated 12 inches helps return blood to vital organs.
A person reports chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, sweating, and nausea. What should you suspect?
Answer: Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Chest pain with left arm/jaw radiation, sweating, and nausea are classic signs of a heart attack requiring immediate 911 activation.