CHAPTER 5 – PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES & ACUTE CARE INJURY MANAGEMENT

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to planning for emergencies and acute care injury management.

Emergency

A medical condition requiring urgent assistance or immediate treatment.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

A plan developed to manage serious or potentially life-threatening injuries.

Primary Survey

The initial assessment to identify and manage life-threatening conditions including circulation, airway, and breathing.

Signs of Shock

Restlessness, cold clammy skin, rapid weak pulse, and shallow breathing.

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by symptoms like choking and swelling.

HOPS Method

A systematic approach to injury evaluation including History, Observation, Palpation, and Special Tests.

Secondary Survey

An assessment of non-life-threatening injuries focusing on vital signs and other physical evaluations.

Universal Precautions

Guidelines to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens by treating all blood and bodily fluids as infectious.

Triage

The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.

Compartment Syndrome

A painful condition caused by the pressure within a muscle compartment that can lead to muscle and nerve damage.

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that include pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and temperature indicative of a patient's health status.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

A lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's heartbeat or breathing has stopped.