Healthcare Chapter 17: 1 Providing First Aid – Flashcards
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Define First Aid
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Immediate care that is given to the victim of an injury or illness to minimize the effect of the injury or illness until experts can take over.
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Using the correct first aid methods can mean the difference between..... and......, or.......versus......
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Using the correct methods can mean the difference between life and death, or recovery versus permanent disability.
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The type of first aid treatment you provide will vary depending on several factors. List three (3) factors that may affect any action taken.
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The type of injury/illness, the environment, and equipment/supplies on hand.
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Identify three (3) senses that can alert you to an emergency.
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Listen for for unusual sounds, notice an unfamiliar odors, and look for unusual sights.
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What action should you take if you notice that it is not safe to approach the scene of an accident?
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If the scene isn't safe to approach call for medical help.
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What is the first thing you should determine when you get to the victim?
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Whether the victim is conscious or not.
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Why is it important to avoid moving a victim whenever possible?
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You can harm the victim even more.
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List five (5) kinds of information that should be reported when calling emergency medical services (EMS).
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Describe the situation, exact location, telephone from which you are calling, number of people involved, and condition of the victim(s).
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What should you do if a person refuses to give consent for care?
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Don't proceed to care for them medically. If possible have someone witness the disapproval from the victim.
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What is triage?
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A method prioritizing treatment.
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Identify six (6) life- threatening emergencies that must be cared for first.
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No pulse, Severe bleeding, shock, poisoning, vomiting/passing of blood, and no breathing or difficulty breathing.
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List four (4) sources of information you can use to find out the details regarding an accident, injury, or illness.
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Ask the victim about pain or discomfort, check vital signs, note any abnormal signs/ symptoms, and note temperature, color of skin, and moistness of skin.
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How can you reassure the victim?
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Make sure the victim is able to speak to reassure you. A confident, calm attitude will help relieve the victim's anxiety.
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Why shouldn't you discuss the victim's condition with observers at the scene?
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It is essential to maintain confidentiality and protect the victim's rights to privacy while providing treatment.
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While providing first aid to the victim, make every attempt to avoid further...... Provide only the treatment you are..... to provide.
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while providing first aid to the victim, make every attempt to avoid further injury. Provide only the treatment you are qualified to provide.
