BLEEDING CONTROL/SHOCK MANAGEMENT
This station is designed to test your ability to control hemorrhage. This is a scenario-based testing station. As you progress through the scenario, you will be offered various signs and symptoms appropriate for the patient's condition. You will be required to manage the patient based on these signs and symptoms. A scenario will be read aloud to you and you will be given an opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the scenario; however, you will not receive answers to any questions about the actual steps of the procedures to be performed. You may use any of the supplies and equipment available in this room. You have (10) ten minutes to complete this skill station. Do you have any questions?
Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions
Applies direct pressure to the wound
Elevates the extremity
THE EXAMINER INFORMS THE CANDIDATE THAT THE WOUND CONTINUES TO BLEED
Applies an additional dressing to the wound
THE EXAMINER INFORMS THE CANDIDATE THAT THE WOULN STILL CONTINUES TO BLEED. THE SECOND DRESSING DOES NOT CONTROL THE BLEEDING
Locates and applies pressure to appropriate arterial pressure point
THE EXAMINER INFORMS THE CANDIDATE THAT THE BLEEDING IS CONTROLLED
Bandages the wound
THE EXAMINER INFORMS THE CANDIDATE THAT THE PATIENT IS SHOWING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HYPOPERFUSION
Properly positions the patient
Applies high concentration oxygen
Initiates steps to prevent heat loss from the patient
Indicates need for immediate transportation
CRITICAL CRITERIA
Did not take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
Did not apply high concentration of oxygen
Applies tourniquet before attempting other methods of bleeding control
Did not control hemorrhage in a timely manner
Did not indicate a need for immediate transportation