34 Chapter 5 Checking the Person cribe four (4) modifications in techniques used

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34 Chapter 5 Checking the Person cribe four (4) modifications in techniques used to check older adults for non-life-threatening conditions 2. 3. 4. II. True or False 1. A circulation check involves checking for a pulse, checking for severe bleeding, checking for broken bones. 2. The very first action taken by a lay responder at the scene of an emergency is to ensure that the scene is safe for bystanders and rescuers. 3. If a person is unresponsive, a lay responder should look for a medical alert tag. 4. Skin temperature and moisture should be checked with the back of your hand. 5. If you are unsure whether a limb looks injured or not, check it against the opposite side of the body. 6. Ask the person to move all body parts, even if pain is present. 7. Children are more susceptible to shock than adults.

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III ANS-1 - false-A circulation check for a pulse,push down the patients fingernail and to check if the patient is anemic or not and xchecking circulation of foot.

2 ans--true- the first consideration that a rescuer needs to address is their own safety.

3 ans--True-if the situation is very dangerous or threatening call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.

4 ans--true-skin temperature can be check putting thr back of your hand, or wrist or patient's forehead to determine if the temperature is elevated or not.

5 ans--True-if the patient still not responding checktapping the shoulder.

6 ans-false-dont ask the person to move his body parts unnecessaril.

7 ans-True-because they are smaller than adults, they have less blood volume.

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