CPR module 6
Renzo and Madison are taking the campers down to the pine grove to look for nature objects for their art project. The pine grove is checked regularly for safety. While the walk is safe and supervised, some trees have sharp branches, so the campers will need to be careful. Where should Renzo apply the tourniquet on Jaylin's leg? 2 to 3 inches below the wound, towards her feet Directly on the wound 2 to 3 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart
2 to 3 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart
where should you place the tourniquet?
2-3 inches above the wound
What would be the best thing to do if applying a tourniquet did not stop the person's bleeding? Loosen the tourniquet and try tightening it again. Remove the tourniquet and put it on again in a different spot. Remove the tourniquet and put it on again in a different spot. Apply a second tourniquet, between the first tourniquet and the heart.
Apply a second tourniquet, between the first tourniquet and the heart.
A 14-month-old toddler has life-threatening bleeding from a wound on her upper arm. After calling 9-1-1, which of the following is the appropriate care for this child? Wait for EMS to arrive and begin their care. Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding. Apply a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Apply a large bandage and reassure the child.
Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
A child was running around the house and crashed into a full-length mirror, breaking the glass. You see that she has a wound on the back of her head and there is blood flowing steadily from it and starting to pool on the ground. After calling 9-1-1, what should you do? Apply a tourniquet. Apply direct pressure. Apply a bandage. Wait for EMS to arrive.
Apply direct pressure.
When you recognize that an adult, child or infant has life-threatening bleeding, it is important to do two things immediately...
Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to do so Get a bleeding control/first aid kit and an AED or tell someone to do so
Renzo and Madison are taking the campers down to the pine grove to look for nature objects for their art project. The pine grove is checked regularly for safety. While the walk is safe and supervised, some trees have sharp branches, so the campers will need to be careful. The tourniquet has been applied and the bleeding has stopped. What is Madison's next best action? Keep the tourniquet on and monitor Jaylin until EMS arrives. Remove the tourniquet and bandage the wound.
Keep the tourniquet on and monitor Jaylin until EMS arrives.
Where on this person's arm should a tourniquet be applied? On the forearm, about 2 to 3 inches above the wound between the wound and the heart Directly on the wound On the wrist, about 2 to 3 inches below the wound On the elbow, about 4 to 5 inches above the wound
On the forearm, about 2 to 3 inches above the wound between the wound and the heart
what is PULL, TWIST, CLIP for windlass rod tourniquets?
PULL the free end of the strap as tight as possible TWIST the rod until the bleeding stopped or cannot twist anymore CLIP the rod in place
what is PULL-LIFT for ratcheting tourniquets?
PULL tight on the loop to tighten the strap as tight as possible LIFT the buckle to tighten the tourniquet
Renzo and Madison are taking the campers down to the pine grove to look for nature objects for their art project. The pine grove is checked regularly for safety. While the walk is safe and supervised, some trees have sharp branches, so the campers will need to be careful. Jaylin has a deep cut in her lower leg. Blood is flowing heavily from the wound and there is about a half of a soda can's worth of blood present. Based on these findings, what first aid care is required? This is minor bleeding from an extremity requiring clean water and a bandage. This is life-threatening bleeding from an extremity requiring direct pressure and a tourniquet.
This is life-threatening bleeding from an extremity requiring direct pressure and a tourniquet.
What kind of dressing is the best you can use?
a hemostatic dressing
how long does it usually take for a wound to stop bleeding?
about 5 minutes, but can take much longer
bleeding is life threatening with the volume of blood is equal to...?
about half of what a soda can contains
A first aid responder is applying direct pressure to a person with life-threatening bleeding on the lower leg. A bystander has returned with a bleeding control kit. What should the responder do next? Apply a bandage over the dressing. Apply a tourniquet immediately. Remove the dressing to see if the bleeding has stopped. Continue applying direct pressure only.
apply a tourniquet immediately
you only use a tourniquet on what parts of the body?
arms or legs
You have been applying direct pressure to a wound on the person's lower back for several minutes, but the bleeding hasn't stopped, and EMS has not arrived. What should you do? Apply a tourniquet. Continue applying direct pressure. Stop applying direct pressure and apply a bandage. Stop applying direct pressure and put the person in a recovery position.
continue applying direct pressure
what two flows of blood is considered life threatening?
continuous flow or spurting
if a small child or infant, bleeding may be life threatening when the blood loss is...?
even less
The person tripped over a rock while hiking, fell and cut their leg. There is a slow trickle of blood from the cut on the person's leg. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?
false
Which of the following is best to use when applying direct pressure to control life-threatening bleeding? Gauze pad clean t-shirt hemostatic dressing paper towel
hemostatic dressing
what position should you apply direct pressure?
in the same position as giving cpr: use a flat, hard surface place one hand on the dressing and the other on top of that one shoulders over your hands lock elbows
what should you never do when applying/removing dressings?
never remove the original dressing
You are a camp counselor at a day camp. Some of the kids are playing in the woods behind the cabin when one falls and hits her head on a rock. You see a cut on her forehead and a lot of blood on her face and in her hair. Should you use a tourniquet?
no
when placing a dressing, and it bleeds through, what should you do?
place another dressing on top of the original one. if the second dressing bleeds through, remove it and place another
When applying direct pressure, it is important to do which of the following? Select all that apply. Press softly. Press hard. Press directly over the wound. Press 2 to 3 inches above the wound. Press 2 to 3 inches below the wound.
press hard press directly over the wound
The three important steps when applying a windlass rod tourniquet are which of the following? Press, Tighten, Lock Pull, Twist, Clip Grasp, Lift, Secure Push, Stretch, Latch
pull, twist, clip
What should you remember to do when applying direct pressure?
push as hard as you can
if the bleeding recurs through the bandage, what should you do?
remove the bandage and reapply direct pressure
the volume of blood represents what?
the amount of blood present
the flow of blood represents what?
the movement of blood
to recognize life threatening bleeding, what two things should you look for?
the volume and flow
In a small child or an infant, bleeding may be life-threatening when the amount of blood loss is less than about half of what a soda can obtains. True or False?
true
The person cut their arm while working on a job site. Blood is flowing steadily from the person's wound and pooling on the ground. This is life-threatening bleeding. True or False?
true
when should you apply a second tourniquet?
when the bleeding hasn't stopped after the first tourniquet
A co-worker was hanging a picture in the lobby when he backed into a glass coffee table, lost his balance and fell backwards, breaking the table into large shards. He has a deep cut on his back that is bleeding heavily. Blood is starting to pool on the ground. Should you apply direct pressure?
yes
One of your co-workers at the farm is trying to fix a piece of farm equipment when a part breaks off. It spins through the air and makes a deep cut in their upper thigh. You see blood flowing continuously from the wound and pooling on the ground. Should You Use a Tourniquet?
yes
You are a ski instructor at a local resort. During a lesson, one of your students falls and cuts their leg on the edge of their ski. You see a large pool of blood forming in the snow. Ski patrol has not yet arrived and you do not have a tourniquet. Should you apply direct pressure?
yes
Your boss is removing a large mirror that is glued to the bathroom wall in the office when it splits in half. The broken edge of the mirror lands on his arm, making a large cut on the inside of his elbow. You see blood spurting from the wound. The amount of blood present could fill a soda can halfway. Should you use a tourniquet?
yes
Your co-worker was cutting a bagel in half when the knife slipped and cut their hand. The bleeding is not life-threatening, but you think your co-worker might need stitches. Should you apply direct pressure?
yes
if you need to use your hands and you need to apply direct pressure, what other body part can you use?
your knee
Renzo and Madison are taking the campers down to the pine grove to look for nature objects for their art project. The pine grove is checked regularly for safety. While the walk is safe and supervised, some trees have sharp branches, so the campers will need to be careful. While Renzo calls for help and gets the bleeding control kit, first aid kit and AED, Madison must apply direct pressure to the wound. Which technique is most effective for applying direct pressure? Provide firm pressure by placing one hand over the other, with the heel of one palm on the wound and shoulders directly over the hands. Loosely wrap the bandana around the camper's leg. Provide gentle pressure, with the fingertips of one hand pressing into the wound.
Provide firm pressure by placing one hand over the other, with the heel of one palm on the wound and shoulders directly over the hands.
You are using a tourniquet to control life-threatening bleeding when the injured person cries out in pain. What should you do? Stop tightening the tourniquet. Loosen the tourniquet. Remove the tourniquet and apply direct pressure. Reassure the person but continue to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops or you cannot tighten it anymore.
Reassure the person but continue to tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops or you cannot tighten it anymore.
when should you stop applying pressure?
The bleeding stops. A tourniquet is applied for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg. Another person relieves you. You are too exhausted to continue. The situation becomes unsafe.
if the bleeding stops, what three things should you do?
check the circulation beyond the injury place a bandage at a 45 degree angle over the dressing and tape it to secure it check the circulation beyond the injury
Which of the following images shows life-threatening bleeding? Select all that apply. blood spurting from the wound blood trickling from the wound blood flowing continuously from the wound blood oozing from the wound
blood spurting from the wound blood flowing continuously flowing from the wound
