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| What is the "golden hour?" |
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| What is the primary concern in the emergency action plan? |
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Definition
| -maintaining cardiovascular and CNS functioning |
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| What is the first step of the primary survey? |
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Definition
| -establish presence of life-threatening condition |
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| What is ruled out in the secondary survey? |
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Definition
| -life-threatening condition |
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| Remove helmet only after what is ruled out? |
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Definition
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| What should you do if there is external bleeding? |
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Definition
-direct pressure
-elevation |
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Term
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Definition
-decrease in blood available in circulatory system due to vessel dilation
-decreases oxygen transport to the body |
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Definition
-maintain core body temp
-elevate feet and legs 8-12" above heart
-keep patient calm
-limit onlookers
-reassure patient
-do not give anything by mouth until instructed by physician |
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Definition
| -direct extension of heart function |
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| Rapid and weak pulse can indicate: |
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Definition
-shock
-bleeding
-diabetic coma
-heat exhaustion |
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| Rapid and strong pulse can indicate: |
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Definition
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| Strong and slow pulse can indicate: |
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Definition
-elevated temp
-heat stroke
-high blood pressure |
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Term
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Definition
-insufficient circulation
-shock
-fright
-hemorrhage
-heat exhaustion
-insulin shock |
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Term
| Blue (cyanotic) skin could mean: |
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Definition
-airway obstruction
-respiratory insufficiency |
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Term
| Pupil response is more important that: |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you look for during the visual observation of injury? |
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Definition
-gross deformity
-swelling
-skin discoloration |
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Term
| Steps of assessment decisions: |
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Definition
Determine:
-seriousness of injury
-type of first aid and immobilization required
-need for immediate referral
-type of transportation from field to sideline training room or hospital |
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