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39 Cards in this Set
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If a person has been exposed to fire suppressant Inergen (trifluromethane or trioxide), what are some of the symptoms they will show? |
Cardiac arrhythmia Dizziness |
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What should you do if someone is exposed to fire suppressant and showing symptoms of dizziness or cardiac arrhythmia? |
Provide fresh air Do not give adrenaline |
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What is a sign that someone has low blood sugar? |
Sweating Light headed Hunger Faint Dry mouth Irritability Confusion Slurred speech |
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What is the treatment for someone with hypoglycemia? |
High sugar food or drink |
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What are the signs someone has high blood sugar? |
Fatigue Headache Frequent urination Thirsty Hot, dry skin |
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What first aid should be provided to someone experiencing high blood sugar? |
Medication (their own) Water Sugar |
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What level of O² do you provide someone that is concious (e.g Oxygen Therapy)? |
8 L per min (on a full cylinder will have 60mins duration) |
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What level of O² do you provide someone receiving chest compressions (Resuscitatio/ Oxygen Supplement) |
15 L per min (30 min cylinder duration) |
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What is an elastic roller bandage usually used for? |
Pressure to stop bleeding Reduce swelling Support joints |
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What would a non-adherent dressing be used on? |
BurnsAbrasionsIt would be used on things where you don't want sticking to the dressing BurnsAbrasionsIt would be used on things where you don't want sticking to the dressing BurnsAbrasionsIt would be used on things where you don't want sticking to the dressing |
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What are angina symptoms? |
Tight, gripping chest painVarying painChest, neck, arm referral pain Tight, gripping chest painVarying painChest, neck, arm referral pain Chest, neck, arm referral pain |
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If you suspect angina, what is your course of action? |
*Sit the patient down*Give them their prescribed medicine*Call Triple 0 if no improvement within 10 mins *Sit the patient down*Give them their prescribed medicine*Call Triple 0 if no improvement within 10 mins *Sit the patient down*Give them their prescribed medicine*Call Triple 0 if no improvement within 10 mins |
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What would be the indications of a hear attack? |
Cold sweats Nausea Dizziness Pain in centre if chest |
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What causes asthma? |
Narrowing of the bronchi |
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What are the signs of asthma? |
Wheezing Coughing Blue around lips Unconscious |
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What is the treatment for asthma attacks? |
4 puffs into a space 4 breaths after each puff Wait for 4 mins after the 4 puffs administered. If no improvement, repeat. If no improvement, call Triple 0 |
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How do you treat an allergic reaction? |
*Remove the allergen *Provide medication if known *Monitor condition Asthma reliever can be given to assist breathing but only after adrenalin is administered |
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What are symptoms of shock? |
Pale Clammy Nausea Anxiety Restlessness Thirst Weakness Rapid pulse Drowsiness Blueish colour in extremities |
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What are treatments for shock? |
*DRSABCD *Reassure casualty *Loosen tight clothing *Maintain warmth |
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What are the 5 safe work points to consider? |
Identify Assess Control Implement Monitor |
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What are the control measures for safe work? |
Eliminate Substitute Isolated Redesign Administration PPE |
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What is the number for the Poisons Line? |
131126 |
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What bites or stings would you treat with pressure bandage? |
Snake Blue ring octopus |
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What bites or stings would you treat with hot water? |
Jelly fish |
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What stings or bites would you treat with vinegar? |
Box jelly fish |
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What are signs of low blood sugar? |
Pale Weak Shaking Aggression Appear drunk |
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What are signs of high blood sugar? |
Thirsty Frequent urination Dry skin Acetone breath |
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How would you treat low blood sugar? |
Sweet drinks every 15 mins |
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If someone is having a seizure, what is your course of action? |
Do not restrain Protect casualty Record duration of seizure Place in recovery position when seizing finishes DRSABCD |
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What are the points you consider in a clinical assessment? |
4 points - primary, secondary, vitals, history. |
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If someone is in shock, what will their appearance look like? |
White/pale |
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If a person has a bluey appearance, what could they be suffering? |
Oxygen related |
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If someone is red in appearance, what is the most likely cause? |
Blood related |
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What does SAMPLE stand for in advanced resus? |
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past/present history Last meal Events leading to incident |
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What four reactions from a patient will help you assess their condition? |
Awake Verbal Pain Unresponsive |
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What is the normal temperature reading of a well person? |
37° |
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What are the points to consider when giving medication? |
Right person Right time Right quantity Right manner Record ... Time Route Effect Name of med Dosage |
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What does a haemostastic dressing contain? |
Contains blood clotting agent |
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When tourniquet used, what is the work instructions? |
DRSABCD Wrap strap Position 5-8cm above wound Pull tight and fasten Twist windless Strap over clips Check Record time |
