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If more than one wound is found in a quick patient assessment which should be treated first?
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∙ 13y ago
easy answer: the worst one. more complex answer: evaluate each wound for location, size and impact to life. the small wound over the carotid artery that is spurting blood 10 feet is worse than the big leg wound that is mostly clotted.
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Why do you think it is important to do a complete patient assessment?
You only perform a primary assessment in CPR. The primary assessment determines the immediate threats to life. The primary assessment is checking the ABC's and if there is severe bleeding. The secondary assessment is performed after threats to life are controlled. The secondary assessment is taught in First Aid.
If more than one wound is found during a patient assessment what should you do?
Treat the most serious wound first.
What should you do if more than one wound is found during a quick patient assessment?
Assess both wounds. Assess for blood loss. Treat the most serious wound first. Protect the lesser wound(s) until those can be treated. Transport as soon as safe to do so.
When was cobalt bomb inventedall?
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When the patient is being treated for a condition that has an underlying cause?
code first the underlying disease
A patient with what would be evaluated and treated first under a triage system?
Sore throat
What if your patient complains for a runny nose what shoul you do first?
If your patient complains of a runny nose, the first thing you should do is check the patient's temperature.
When an animal patient arrives in the hospital with a wound what must be evaluated first before the wound can be treated?
The attitude of the animal.
Can an injured person refuse first aid?
An injured person can refuse treatment. Although you should explain the consequences if they refuse treatment. For example, if somebody has a wound and they refuse treatment you should explain how it could get infected if not treated. However, if a patient has a possible injury to their head or is unable to make appropriate decisions due to a neurological condition then you could treat the patient but if you are a first aider then you should not treat the patient yourself and should contact 999 for further advice. As it is a grey area and can really depend on that specific case.
Should a patient with a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and bipolar be treated at a drug rehab facility or a psychiatric hospital?
From experience with friends, I would recommend that they first go to the psychiatric hospital, and then go to drug rehab.
What nerve agent should be treated first?
unconscious and seizing
Which patient should be treated first the medical asthmatic patient presenting with apnoea or a trauma patient with severe bleeding on the proximal right extremity?
It's a matter of priority, what is more important loss of blood or lack of Oxygen. If the trauma patient is conscious put a bandage in their hand and tell them to apply pressure and elevate the limb if there is no sign of a fracture. Then you can concentrate on the medical patient. Put the asthma patient into the semi-seated position get them to take their inhaler and don't forget to call for the EMS.
