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19 Cards in this Set
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Step one for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for responsiveness.
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Step two for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for breathing.
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Step three for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for a pulse.
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Step four for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for bleeding.
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Step five for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for shock.
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Step six for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for fractures.
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Step seven for evaluating a casualty.
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Check for a possible head injury.
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How do you check for breathing?
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Place ear over casualty's mouth and nose.
Look toward his chest for rise and fall. Listen and feel for breathing from his mouth. |
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Four places to check for a pulse.
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The carotid artery on the neck.
The femoral artery near the groin. The radial artery on the wrist. The posterial tibial artery near the ankle. |
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How do you check for bleeding?
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Look for spurts of blood or blood-soaked clothes.
Check for both entry and exit wounds. |
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Define shock.
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Inadequate blood flow to the vital tissues and organs.
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What are the nine signs and symptoms of shock?
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Sweaty but cool skin (clammy skin).
Paleness of skin. Restlessness or nervousness. Thirst. Loss of blood (bleeding). Confusion (does not seem aware of surroundings). Faster than normal breathing rate. Blotchy or bluish skin, especially around the mouth. Nausea and/or vomiting. |
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What are the six signs and symptoms of a back or neck injury?
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Pain or tenderness of the neck or back area.
Cuts or bruises in the neck or back area. Inability of a casualty to move (paralysis or numbness). Ask about ability to move (paralysis). Touch the casualty's arms and legs and ask whether he can feel your hand (numbness). Unusual body or limb position. |
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How do you immobilize a casualty suspected of having a neck or back injury?
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Tell the casualty not to move.
Place padding under the natural arch of the casualty's back or neck and/or weighted boots on both sides of the head. |
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What are the two types of fractures?
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Open and closed fractures.
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How do you check for a fracture?
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Look for bleeding.
Look for bone sticking through the skin. Look for swelling. Look for discoloration. Look for deformity. Look for unusual body position. |
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How do you check for burns?
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Look for reddened, blistered, or charred skin.
Look for singed clothing. |
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What are the sings and symptoms of a head injury?
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Unequal pupils.
Fluid from the ear(s), nose, mouth, injury. Slurred speech. Confusion. Sleepiness. Loss of memory or consciousness. Staggering while walking. Headache. Dizziness. Vomiting and/or nausea. Paralysis. Convulsions or twitches. |
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What is the purpose of evaluating a casualty?
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To determine the first aid measures needed to prevent further injury or death.
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