Identification should include
- ABC—(airway, breathing, circulation) the basic actions to be performed on a distressed or unconscious subject to ensure airflow
- signs—what the examiner can objectively see
- symptoms—what a patient subjectively complains of
- shock—a state in which the body is hypoperfused, resulting in inadequate oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the consequences of failure to know terms and abbreviations?
- How do abbreviations and acronyms contribute to memory of first-aid terms and procedures?