EMR ppp.

Open Ended

Why is it important for emergency medical responders to understand how to care for soft tissue injuries and bleeding?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of blood vessels in the human body?

• Transport oxygen and nutrients to tissues

• Produce hormones

• Store energy

• Regulate body temperature

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of blood as described in the slides?

• Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Carry nutrients to tissues

• Produce hormones for digestion

• Carry wastes from tissues to organs of excretion

Open Ended

Explain how the heart, blood, and blood vessels work together to maintain homeostasis in the body.

Fill in the Blank

The watery, salty fluid that carries the solid blood elements is called ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components found in blood?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Cartilage

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of perfusion in the circulatory system?

• To remove waste from the body

• To supply well-oxygenated blood to vital organs and tissues

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce white blood cells

Multiple Choice

Which type of blood vessel is the smallest in the human body?

• Artery

• Vein

• Capillary

• Venule

Fill in the Blank

Why is it important to use body substance isolation (BSI) precautions when caring for bleeding patients?

Open Ended

Describe the body's automatic response to bleeding and the potential consequences if this response is impaired.

Fill in the Blank

Vessels that return blood to the heart are called ___.

Multiple Choice

Which type of external bleeding is characterized by slow oozing of bright red blood and is commonly associated with minor scrapes and abrasions?

• Arterial bleeding

• Venous bleeding

• Capillary bleeding

• Internal bleeding

Open Ended

Compare the characteristics of bleeding from arteries, veins, and capillaries as shown in the diagram.

Multiple Choice

Which type of bleeding is considered the most serious and why?

• Arterial bleeding, because it is difficult to stop and may take several minutes or more to clot.

• Venous bleeding, because it is always rapid and uncontrollable.

• Capillary bleeding, because it causes the most contamination.

• Internal bleeding, because it is always visible.

Open Ended

Explain the role of teamwork in managing a patient with severe external bleeding, as shown in the images.

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take if direct pressure alone does not control severe external bleeding.

Multiple Choice

Why should you never remove a dressing that has been applied directly to a bleeding wound?

• It may interrupt clot formation and restart bleeding

• It will cause pain to the patient

• It is not sterile

• It will slow down the healing process

Fill in the Blank

Pressure bandage should not be removed once in ___ .

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important considerations when applying direct pressure to control bleeding?

• Do not remove dressings once applied

• Apply pressure directly to the wound

• Replace dressings frequently

• Interrupt clot formation if needed

Multiple Choice

What is the primary method for controlling most external bleeding?

• Direct pressure

• Elevation

• Tourniquet application

• Cold compress

Open Ended

How do the heart, blood, and blood vessels work together to respond to soft tissue injuries and bleeding?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about caring for soft tissue injuries and bleeding?