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Unit 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hypoperfusion | Lacking blood flow to all parts of body, circulation issue |
| What happens in the body when shock occurs? | Shallow breathing, rapid/weak heart rate, vasoconstriction |
| Why not give food or drink to a person in shock? | They could choke, vomit, or allow liquid into the lungs |
| What is the care given for a person in shock? | Perform ABC's / primary assessment, control any bleeding, emergency oxygen if needed, place them in supine position |
| Obstructive shock | impaired blood flow |
| Distributive | abnormal dilation of vessels, embolism, blockage |
| Contusion | loss of a large amount of blood in a short time OR continuous bleeding |
| When is bleeding considered life threatening? | 1 liter - adult 1/2 liter - child 3-7 oz. - infant |
| arterial bleeding characteristics | bright red, spurting, failure to clot |
| venous bleeding | dark red, steady flow, easier to stop |
| capillary bleeding | dark red, oozing, spontaneous clotting |
| What are the different types of bandages? | roller bandages, elastic, triangular(sling/splint) |
| What are methods to control bleeding? | tourniquets, medication, elevation, immobilization |
| Why use sterile gauze? | to minimize chance of infection |