Emergency Care 14th Edition Daniel Limmer
Test Bank
Hepatitis B and C - ANSWER bloodborne
Human immunodeficiency virus - ANSWER (HIV) (bloodborne)
Tuberculosis - ANSWER airborne
Standards precautions means creating a barrier betweenyou and the victim with
personal protective equipment(PPE - ANSWER Eye protection•
Medical Exam Gloves
• Mouth-to-barrier devices for rescue breathing
• Antiseptic wipes or solution for washing your hands
Primary Survey - ANSWER Establish level of consciousness (LOC) - AVPU scale
Quickly examine the three most important body systems:
Primary Survey• Establish level of consciousness (LOC) - AVPU scale - ANSWER
CAOx4 (Conscious, Alert, and Oriented x 4)• Time, Place, Person, Event
primary survey Quickly examine the three most important body systems: - ANSWER
Nervous• Respiratory• Circulatory
Signs of an obstructed airway include: - ANSWER Snoring respirations
• Sternal and intercostal retractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPYD03CqyKo•
Accessory muscle use• Gurgling
Secondary Survey - ANSWER OPQRST questions•
Complete head-to-toe examination
• All components should be continuously monitored
• Activate EMS if necessary
• Findings must be clearly communicated to EMS
Components of an EAP - ANSWER Implementation
• Personnel
• Equipment
• Communication
• Transportation
• Venue Location
• Emergency Care Facilities
• Important Contact Information
• Documentation
Conducting theAssessment - ANSWER 1 - Assess the Scene•
, 2 - Determine LOC (Primary Survey)•
3a - If unconscious
Check respiration
• Administer BLS as indicated
• Activate EMS•
3b - If conscious
Ask orientation questions while performing visualhead to toe assessment
• What is your name?
• Do you know where are you?
• What day/month/year/date is it?•
4 - Ask their description of the injury (if oriented) (Secondary Survey)•
5 - Assess Vitals and provide care• Activate EMS if necessary
How long does it take to check the scene - ANSWER Should be completed in less
than 10 seconds
DCAP-BTLs - ANSWER = Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures,
burns,tenderness, lacerations, and swelling
PERRLA - ANSWER Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive, Light, Accommodation
Examining The Athlete what is the 6Assessing Vital Signs (6) - ANSWER Pulse
• Blood Pressure•
Respiratory Rate
• Pulse Oximetry
• Temperature
• Pain Assessment
normal vital signs adults pulse - ANSWER 60 -100
normal vital signs child (6-10) pulse - ANSWER 70-110
normal vital signs adults blood pressure - ANSWER 120/80
normal vital signs child (6-10) blood pressure - ANSWER Sys: 80 - 122 (70+2
xage)Dias: 2/3 of systolic
normal vital signs child (6-10) respiratory rate - ANSWER 15-30
normal vital signs adults respiratory rate - ANSWER 10-20
normal vital signs adults temperature - ANSWER 98.6°F (37.0°C)
normal vital signs child (6-10) temperature - ANSWER 98.6°F (37.0°C)
normal vital signs child (6-10) pulxe oximetry - ANSWER > 95%
normal vital signs adults pulxe oximetry - ANSWER >95%
*Critically injured - ANSWER Serial measures every 3-5 minutes
Test Bank
Hepatitis B and C - ANSWER bloodborne
Human immunodeficiency virus - ANSWER (HIV) (bloodborne)
Tuberculosis - ANSWER airborne
Standards precautions means creating a barrier betweenyou and the victim with
personal protective equipment(PPE - ANSWER Eye protection•
Medical Exam Gloves
• Mouth-to-barrier devices for rescue breathing
• Antiseptic wipes or solution for washing your hands
Primary Survey - ANSWER Establish level of consciousness (LOC) - AVPU scale
Quickly examine the three most important body systems:
Primary Survey• Establish level of consciousness (LOC) - AVPU scale - ANSWER
CAOx4 (Conscious, Alert, and Oriented x 4)• Time, Place, Person, Event
primary survey Quickly examine the three most important body systems: - ANSWER
Nervous• Respiratory• Circulatory
Signs of an obstructed airway include: - ANSWER Snoring respirations
• Sternal and intercostal retractions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPYD03CqyKo•
Accessory muscle use• Gurgling
Secondary Survey - ANSWER OPQRST questions•
Complete head-to-toe examination
• All components should be continuously monitored
• Activate EMS if necessary
• Findings must be clearly communicated to EMS
Components of an EAP - ANSWER Implementation
• Personnel
• Equipment
• Communication
• Transportation
• Venue Location
• Emergency Care Facilities
• Important Contact Information
• Documentation
Conducting theAssessment - ANSWER 1 - Assess the Scene•
, 2 - Determine LOC (Primary Survey)•
3a - If unconscious
Check respiration
• Administer BLS as indicated
• Activate EMS•
3b - If conscious
Ask orientation questions while performing visualhead to toe assessment
• What is your name?
• Do you know where are you?
• What day/month/year/date is it?•
4 - Ask their description of the injury (if oriented) (Secondary Survey)•
5 - Assess Vitals and provide care• Activate EMS if necessary
How long does it take to check the scene - ANSWER Should be completed in less
than 10 seconds
DCAP-BTLs - ANSWER = Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures,
burns,tenderness, lacerations, and swelling
PERRLA - ANSWER Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive, Light, Accommodation
Examining The Athlete what is the 6Assessing Vital Signs (6) - ANSWER Pulse
• Blood Pressure•
Respiratory Rate
• Pulse Oximetry
• Temperature
• Pain Assessment
normal vital signs adults pulse - ANSWER 60 -100
normal vital signs child (6-10) pulse - ANSWER 70-110
normal vital signs adults blood pressure - ANSWER 120/80
normal vital signs child (6-10) blood pressure - ANSWER Sys: 80 - 122 (70+2
xage)Dias: 2/3 of systolic
normal vital signs child (6-10) respiratory rate - ANSWER 15-30
normal vital signs adults respiratory rate - ANSWER 10-20
normal vital signs adults temperature - ANSWER 98.6°F (37.0°C)
normal vital signs child (6-10) temperature - ANSWER 98.6°F (37.0°C)
normal vital signs child (6-10) pulxe oximetry - ANSWER > 95%
normal vital signs adults pulxe oximetry - ANSWER >95%
*Critically injured - ANSWER Serial measures every 3-5 minutes
