BLEEDING CONTROL / SHOCK MANAGEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation
• Applies direct pressure to the wound
NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate that the wound is still bleeding
• Applies tourniquet and elevates the extremity
• Demonstrates initial assessment
• Demonstrates vital signs assessment
NOTE: Examiner must modify vital signs to mimic hypoperfusion
• Ensure that advanced life support (ALS) has been requested and monitor response time
• Demonstrates the administration of high concentration of oxygen
• Properly positions the patient
• Initiates steps to prevent heat loss from the patient
• Indicates the need for immediate transportation

CRITICAL CRITERIA:

• Did not take or verbalize proper body substance isolation precautions
• Did not administer high concentration oxygen
• Did not control hemorrhage using correct procedures in a timely manner
• Did not recognize hypoperfusion
• Did not indicate a need for immediate transportation