FISDAP TRAUMA EMTB || TOP GRADE ASSURED.
When to apply tourniquet correct answers When direct pressure and all other bleeding control
methods have failed, apply tourniquet.
Tourniquet Placement correct answers Place tourniquet approximately 2 inches above the wound.
Used on extremity injuries only.
Jaw Thrust Manuever correct answers Opening the airway of patient with suspected spinal
injury, use Jaw Thrust Maneuver.
Used in trauma to neck, head, or spinal injury.
External Bleeding Care correct answers *Direct pressure on wound
*Elevate wound.
*Pressure dressing with direct pressure.
*Tourniquet if direct pressure has not stopped bleeding.
*Apply oxygen, maintain airway, care for shock.
Ecchymosis correct answers Bruise, contusion.
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding.
Scalp Injury Care correct answers Control scalp bleeding by applying direct pressure. Dress and
bandage as you would other soft tissue injuries.
Bone fragments showing,
Open Chest Wound Care correct answers *Apply 3 sided occlusive dressing
*Maintain open airway
,*High concentration of oxygen 15 LPM
*Care for shock
Rapid transport
Pneumothorax correct answers Air in the chest cavity, possibly causing collapse of a lung.
Tension Pneumothorax correct answers A type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the chest
cavity is prevented from escaping.
Most often found in a closed chest injury, or after a sealed occlusive dressing has been applied to
an open chest wound.
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms correct answers Diminished or absent lung sounds on the
affected side.
Tension Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms correct answers Jugular Vein Distention
Signs of shock
Flail Chest correct answers Closed chest injury. Defined as a fracture of two or more consecutive
ribs in two or more places.
Head Tilt-Chin Lift correct answers Tilting the head and lifting the chin back, free passage of air.
Correcting blockage of the airway.
Used when no trauma or injury is suspected.
Sucking Chest Wound
Signs and Symptoms correct answers *Patient has open wound to the chest
*Patient gasping for air
,Each time patient breaths, air sucked into the opening
Avulsion correct answers An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as
a flap.
Ecchymosis correct answers Bruise, contussion.
A discoloration in the skin resulting from bleeding.
Treat Amputations correct answers *Apply pressure dressing over stump.
*Use pressure points to control bleeding. Apply tourniquet if indicated.
*Wrap or bag amputated part in a plastic bag and keep cool by cool packs.
Treating Avulsions correct answers *Clean wound surface.
*Fold skin back into normal position as gently as possible.
*Control bleeding with direct pressure and dress with bulky sterile dressings.
Thermal Burn Care correct answers *Remove clothing or jewelry.
*Wrap with dry sterile dressing.
Treat Open Wounds correct answers *Expose wound.
*Clean wound surface.
*Control bleeding with direct pressure.
*Use sterile dressing.
*Apply bandage after bleeding has been controlled.
*Rapid transport and care for shock (Oxygen and maintain airway).
Treat Thermal Burn correct answers *Remove clothing or jewelry.
, *Wrap with dry sterile dressing.
Commotio Cordis correct answers *Patient hit in center of chest.
*Disturbance of heart.
*Causes V-Fib
Treat Commotio Cordis
*Defibrillation and CPR quickly.
Treat Abdominal Evisceration correct answers *Administer high concentration of oxygen 15
LPM.
*Expose wound site.
*Apply bulky moistened sterile dressing with direct pressure and bandage.
*Flex patient legs at knees, to reduce pain on abdomen. (Supine).
*Rapid transport and care for shock.
Be alert for vomiting and monitor vital signs.
S&S of hemorrhagic shock correct answers Classes of Hemorrhagic shock:
1. <15% blood loss
2. 15-30% blood loss - breathing increase, pulse weakening
3. 30-40% - major vasoconstriction and pulse increase, major respiratory rate increase, shallow
breathing, BP starts to fall here
4. 40%> - vasodilation, pulse rate variable, pulse strength major decrease, major decrease in BP,
resp. rate slow and shallow.
S&S
-anxiety
-blue lips and fingernails
When to apply tourniquet correct answers When direct pressure and all other bleeding control
methods have failed, apply tourniquet.
Tourniquet Placement correct answers Place tourniquet approximately 2 inches above the wound.
Used on extremity injuries only.
Jaw Thrust Manuever correct answers Opening the airway of patient with suspected spinal
injury, use Jaw Thrust Maneuver.
Used in trauma to neck, head, or spinal injury.
External Bleeding Care correct answers *Direct pressure on wound
*Elevate wound.
*Pressure dressing with direct pressure.
*Tourniquet if direct pressure has not stopped bleeding.
*Apply oxygen, maintain airway, care for shock.
Ecchymosis correct answers Bruise, contusion.
A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding.
Scalp Injury Care correct answers Control scalp bleeding by applying direct pressure. Dress and
bandage as you would other soft tissue injuries.
Bone fragments showing,
Open Chest Wound Care correct answers *Apply 3 sided occlusive dressing
*Maintain open airway
,*High concentration of oxygen 15 LPM
*Care for shock
Rapid transport
Pneumothorax correct answers Air in the chest cavity, possibly causing collapse of a lung.
Tension Pneumothorax correct answers A type of pneumothorax in which air that enters the chest
cavity is prevented from escaping.
Most often found in a closed chest injury, or after a sealed occlusive dressing has been applied to
an open chest wound.
Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms correct answers Diminished or absent lung sounds on the
affected side.
Tension Pneumothorax Signs and Symptoms correct answers Jugular Vein Distention
Signs of shock
Flail Chest correct answers Closed chest injury. Defined as a fracture of two or more consecutive
ribs in two or more places.
Head Tilt-Chin Lift correct answers Tilting the head and lifting the chin back, free passage of air.
Correcting blockage of the airway.
Used when no trauma or injury is suspected.
Sucking Chest Wound
Signs and Symptoms correct answers *Patient has open wound to the chest
*Patient gasping for air
,Each time patient breaths, air sucked into the opening
Avulsion correct answers An injury in which soft tissue is torn completely loose or is hanging as
a flap.
Ecchymosis correct answers Bruise, contussion.
A discoloration in the skin resulting from bleeding.
Treat Amputations correct answers *Apply pressure dressing over stump.
*Use pressure points to control bleeding. Apply tourniquet if indicated.
*Wrap or bag amputated part in a plastic bag and keep cool by cool packs.
Treating Avulsions correct answers *Clean wound surface.
*Fold skin back into normal position as gently as possible.
*Control bleeding with direct pressure and dress with bulky sterile dressings.
Thermal Burn Care correct answers *Remove clothing or jewelry.
*Wrap with dry sterile dressing.
Treat Open Wounds correct answers *Expose wound.
*Clean wound surface.
*Control bleeding with direct pressure.
*Use sterile dressing.
*Apply bandage after bleeding has been controlled.
*Rapid transport and care for shock (Oxygen and maintain airway).
Treat Thermal Burn correct answers *Remove clothing or jewelry.
, *Wrap with dry sterile dressing.
Commotio Cordis correct answers *Patient hit in center of chest.
*Disturbance of heart.
*Causes V-Fib
Treat Commotio Cordis
*Defibrillation and CPR quickly.
Treat Abdominal Evisceration correct answers *Administer high concentration of oxygen 15
LPM.
*Expose wound site.
*Apply bulky moistened sterile dressing with direct pressure and bandage.
*Flex patient legs at knees, to reduce pain on abdomen. (Supine).
*Rapid transport and care for shock.
Be alert for vomiting and monitor vital signs.
S&S of hemorrhagic shock correct answers Classes of Hemorrhagic shock:
1. <15% blood loss
2. 15-30% blood loss - breathing increase, pulse weakening
3. 30-40% - major vasoconstriction and pulse increase, major respiratory rate increase, shallow
breathing, BP starts to fall here
4. 40%> - vasodilation, pulse rate variable, pulse strength major decrease, major decrease in BP,
resp. rate slow and shallow.
S&S
-anxiety
-blue lips and fingernails
