Test 2 part 1 Flashcards
why might severe bleeding need to be controlled immdiately?
loss of bood
life-threatening conditions
what are examples of life-threatening external bleeding?
blood spurting from wound
bleeding that fails to stop after all measures have been taken to control it
how do you care for someone who is bleeding extrenally?
check scene and person
obtain consent
cover sterile dressing
apply direct pressure until bleeding stops
cover dressing with bandage
apply direct pressure on the wound with sterile cauze or pad
if blood soaks through bandage, add more pads to help absorb blood
continue to monitor the victim’s airway, breathing and circulation
what do you do if external bleeding doesn’t stop?
apply additional dressings and bandages and continue to apply pressure
take steps to minimize shock, monitor ABCs
call 911 if not already done
describe how to minimize infection
use sterile bandage
wear gloves
idenfity signs of internal bleeding
soft tissues are tender, swollen or hard swelling, tenderness or rigidity anxiety or restlessness rapid, weak pulse rapid breathing, shortness of breath skin that feels cool or moist or looks pale, ashen or bluish brusing in the injured area nausea, vomiting or coughing up blood abdominal pain excessive thirst decreased level of consciousness severe headache
describe care for internal bleeding
do no further harm monitor breathing and consciousness help position victim comfortably keep victim from getting too cold or too hot give any specific care needed
2 conditions that result in shock
severe injury
sudden illness
anaphylactic shock
life threatening allergic reaction to a substance, may cause airway to swell, affecting ability to breathe, can occur from insect stings or from foods and drugs
cardiogenic shock
failure of the heart to effectively circulate blood to all parts of the body, occurs with heart attack
hypovolemic shock
severe bleeding or loss of blood plasma, occurs with internal or external wounds or burns or with severe fluid loss, as from vomiting and diarrhea
neurogenic shock
disruption of the autonomic nervous system, which results in the blood vessels expanding and creating a drop in blood pressure; can be caused by fluid loss, trauma to the NS or emotional shock. fainting is an example of neurogenic shock
what are the 5 types of shock?
anaphylactic cardiogenic hypovolemic neurogenic toxic
toxic shock
caused by a severe infection causes blood vessels to dilate
7 signals of shock
restlessness or irritability altered consciousness pale, ashen, bluish, cool or moist skin rapid breathing rapid and weak pulse excessive thirst nausea and vomiting
