Emergency Care Scenarios: Detailed Answer
Key for Nursing Students, Exams of Nursing
Emergency - ANSWERwhen a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured and requires an
immediate medical response.
american red cross, American Heart Association - ANSWERtrain people to perform
these life-saving procedures.
First aid competencies: - ANSWER- Recognizing, assessing, and prioritizing the need
for first aid
- Providing care by using appropriate knowledge, skills, and behaviors
- Recognizing limitations and seeking additional care when needed
An emergency situation occurs when a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured and
requires an immediate medical response. - ANSWERtrue
In a best-case scenario, emergency care is performed by whom? - ANSWERAn
emergency care professional
obtain proper first aid training - ANSWER- anyone who expects to encounter an
emergency situation should be properly trained
be alert for emergency situations - ANSWERkeep alert for signs of an emergency:
- Unusual sounds, such as breaking glass, screeching tires, or calls for help.
, - Unusual sights, such as an empty medicine bottle or smoke from a fire.
- Unusual odors, such as natural gas or fumes.
- Unusual behaviors, such as clutching the chest or throat, or slurred speech.
perform a safety check of the scene before taking action - ANSWER
Signs of an emergency are unusual sounds, sights, odors, and ____. -
ANSWERbehaviors
What is the "first and foremost" essential first aid factor? - ANSWERGet proper first aid
training
Assess the situation before taking action - ANSWERtreatment depends on several
factors:
- The type of injury
- The environment
- Witnesses
- Available first aid supplies and equipment
- How quickly medical help will arrive
remain calm in emergency situation and observe safety precautions - ANSWERprovider
should observe some basic precautions when treating a pt such as:
- If possible, get the patient's consent before performing any care.
- If possible, wash their hands and put on gloves before handling a patient.
- Make sure supplies, such as water or bandages, are clean.
- If possible, explain the procedure to the patient.
- Be careful when lifting heavy objects.
- If any solutions come in contact with their skin or eyes, they should immediately flush
them with water.
Key for Nursing Students, Exams of Nursing
Emergency - ANSWERwhen a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured and requires an
immediate medical response.
american red cross, American Heart Association - ANSWERtrain people to perform
these life-saving procedures.
First aid competencies: - ANSWER- Recognizing, assessing, and prioritizing the need
for first aid
- Providing care by using appropriate knowledge, skills, and behaviors
- Recognizing limitations and seeking additional care when needed
An emergency situation occurs when a person suddenly becomes ill or is injured and
requires an immediate medical response. - ANSWERtrue
In a best-case scenario, emergency care is performed by whom? - ANSWERAn
emergency care professional
obtain proper first aid training - ANSWER- anyone who expects to encounter an
emergency situation should be properly trained
be alert for emergency situations - ANSWERkeep alert for signs of an emergency:
- Unusual sounds, such as breaking glass, screeching tires, or calls for help.
, - Unusual sights, such as an empty medicine bottle or smoke from a fire.
- Unusual odors, such as natural gas or fumes.
- Unusual behaviors, such as clutching the chest or throat, or slurred speech.
perform a safety check of the scene before taking action - ANSWER
Signs of an emergency are unusual sounds, sights, odors, and ____. -
ANSWERbehaviors
What is the "first and foremost" essential first aid factor? - ANSWERGet proper first aid
training
Assess the situation before taking action - ANSWERtreatment depends on several
factors:
- The type of injury
- The environment
- Witnesses
- Available first aid supplies and equipment
- How quickly medical help will arrive
remain calm in emergency situation and observe safety precautions - ANSWERprovider
should observe some basic precautions when treating a pt such as:
- If possible, get the patient's consent before performing any care.
- If possible, wash their hands and put on gloves before handling a patient.
- Make sure supplies, such as water or bandages, are clean.
- If possible, explain the procedure to the patient.
- Be careful when lifting heavy objects.
- If any solutions come in contact with their skin or eyes, they should immediately flush
them with water.
