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WorksheetsEmergency & Clinical Care (4-7)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Combined vessel and content failure
septic shock
cardiogenic shock
hypovolemic shock
anaphylactic shock
cause (mechanism) of injury
The force that causes an injury
A type of medical treatment
A method of rehabilitation
A psychological factor influencing health
A step of the assessment process in which a first aid provider checks for life threatening injuries & gives care for any that are found.
primary check
secondary check
tertiary assessment
initial evaluation
A part of the assessment process in which a detailed, area-by-area exam is performed on people whose conditions cannot be readily identified or when more specific information is needed about a condition
Physical Exam
Diagnostic Imaging
Blood Test
Patient History
Chief Complaint (CC)
The primary symptom a person complains about; Also the person's response to questions such as 'What is wrong?' or 'What happened?'
A detailed medical history of the patient
A list of medications the patient is currently taking
The patient's family medical history
_______ causes your immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock - your blood pressure drops suddenly and your airway narrow, blocking breathing.
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Allergy
Hypotension
tourniquet
A device used to enhance blood circulation in the body.
A method to control bleeding by wrapping tightly around an extremity.
A tool for measuring blood pressure.
A type of bandage used for minor cuts.
Anaphylaxis what to look for
Shortness of breath, Swelling of tongue, mouth, nose
Increased appetite and weight gain
Frequent headaches and migraines
Nausea and vomiting
head tilt-chin lift maneuver
A technique to close the airway by pushing the tongue back
A combination of two movements to open the airway by tilting the forehead back and lifting the chin.
A method to perform CPR on infants
A way to stabilize the neck during spinal injuries.
A Mnemonic for assessment in which each area of the body is evaluated for deformities, open wounds, tenderness & swelling.
DOTS
ABCDE
SAMPLE
OPQRST
Help the person
Self-administer his or her asthma 'rescue' inhaler
Take an antihistamine
Drink plenty of water
Rest in a cool environment
cyanosis
a blue-grey skin color that is caused by a reduced level of oxygen in the blood.
a yellowish skin tone due to liver dysfunction.
a red rash caused by an allergic reaction.
a greenish tint associated with certain infections.
anaphylaxis: what to do
Call 911, Monitor breathing, If the person has an epinephrine auto injector, help administer it.
Give the person a glass of water and wait for help.
Apply a cold compress to the person's forehead.
Encourage the person to take deep breaths and relax.
Rapid ____ loss can lead to ___ and death
blood, shock
water, dehydration
oxygen, suffocation
nutrients, starvation
hemorrhage
a large amount of bleeding in a short time
a minor cut that bleeds
a bruise that appears on the skin
a condition causing excessive sweating
ventricular tachycardia
A condition where the heart beats too slowly to pump blood effectively.
A potentially life-threatening electrical condition, in which the heart beats too fast to pump blood effectively.
A type of heart disease caused by blocked arteries.
A benign condition that does not affect heart function.
Body responds naturally to _________
bleeding
pain
stress
infection
Internal Bleeding: What to look for:
Bright red blood from mouth or blood in urine
Feeling dizzy and lightheaded
Nausea and headache
Increased heart rate and sweating
The part of the assessment that helps identify any immediate or potentially life-threatening conditions
First Impression
Initial Assessment
Critical Evaluation
Emergency Review
Hyper
meaning low, below normal
meaning high, beyond, excessive, or above normal
meaning normal or average
meaning moderate or balanced
