Question | Answer |
Dyspnea and
Wheezing | classic signs of an asthma attack |
Oxygen is prescribed as | a treatment (Dr. orders) |
Abdominal thrusts | should be continuing repeatedly until the object is dislodged or the pt collapse |
A blind finger sweep | may lodge the object further down the throat. |
Airway must be open | when performing CPR |
Brachial artery | the effective pressure site to use is the arm if bleeding apply pressure then elevate about heart level |
If the skin is not broken | clean the area and watch for signs of infection |
Tetanus boosters are | given ever 10 years |
Friction may what | destroy cells and tissue |
ABC fire extinguishers | put out cloth, paper, plastic, rubber, flammable liquid and electrical fires |
Black tarry stool | can indicate internal bleeding |
you use tweezers to | remove a ticks entire body |
Pt with clear drainage | may have head trauma; should be seen right away |
Asystole | a flat line on the ECG; that indicates no electrical activity of the myocardium (dead); absence of heart beat |
Valium | can be used in emergency situations to stop seizures activity |
Seizures | Do Not restrict movement or put anything in their mouth |
Syrup of ipecac causes | induced vomiting |
Frostbitten body parts | immerse them in warm water |
Carotid pulse | easily palpated pulse on an Adult |
Brachial pulse | easily palpated on an Infant |
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) | local anesthesia |
Heating pads | increases blood flow to the site |
Arrhythmia | irregularity in the heart rhythm |
If the MA is unsure PT is experiencing hyper/hypoglycemia | give glucose tablets with known amount of glucose not juice of candy |
stroke | a cerebrovascular accident |
sprains | tears of the ligament that support a joint |
cyanosis | blue coloration of the mucous membranes and body extremities cause by lack of oxygen |
Ecchymosis | bruising (hemorrhagic skin discoloration) |
Hematuria | blood in the urine |
Idiopathic | pertaining to a disease or condition that has no known cause |
Mediastinum | space in the center of the chest under the sternum |
Myocardium | the muscular lining of the heart |
Photophobia | abnormal sensitivity to light |
Syncope | fainting |
Hypothermia | a drop in body temp |
Myocardial infarction | heart attack; damages the myocardium muscle |
Anaphylactic | serve allergic reaction |
Avulsion | injury which tissue is torn (complete or partial removal of a finger) |
Anticoagulant Medications | extend bleeding time; therefore if the wound is bad, the pt is a risk for losing blood |
Too much insulin | dangerously lowers the blood glucose level and may result in insulin shock |
Epistaxis | Nose bleed |
If the victim cannot make any sound or limited sounds then | the airway is either partly or completely blocked and abdominal compressions should be started to dislodge the object |
Signs/ symptoms of MI in women | back pain or aching, throbbing in biceps or forearms, SOB, clammy perspiration, dizziness |
Shock can be | caused by excessive bleeding |
Heat stroke | a serious heat related injury; Pt have flushed dry skin and faster pulse. no longer able to sweat |
Strain | soft tissue injury to the muscles supporting a joint |
polydipsia | excessive thirst |
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | temporary neurological symptoms cause by gradual or partial occlusion of a cerebral blood vessel |
Insulin shock | severe hypoglycemia caused by an overdose of insulin |
Details of any interaction with a pt must | be documented in the medical record both for communication and risk management purposes |
Doing exercise can | cause drop in blood sugar level |
Diaphoresis | profuse excretion of sweat |
Epinephrine | causes vasoconstriction |
Pt's BP will | drop if they are in shock |
Lanoxin | helps strengthen myocardial contractions |
Hypovolemic or Hemorrhogic shock | excessive loss of loss |
Cardiogenic Shock | myocardial infraction pulmonary embolism or severe congestive heart failure |
Airway obstruction | causes respiratory distress, respiratory at rest and the cardiac collapse |
Neurogenic shock | dilation of blood vessels as a result of brain or spinal cord injury |
Contusion | closed wound skin remains intake w/ no evidence of injury to skin. |
Abrasion | scrape on the surface of the skin |
Septic shock | system infection |
Laceration | deeper, more jagged wound. |
Puncture | wound occurs when an objects forced into the body |
System infection | septic shock |
Nitroglycerin | given sublingual for chest pains |
Diabetic coma | the blood glucose rises to a dangerous level; stress and illness typically cause hyperglycemia |
Emetic | substances that causes vomiting |
Fibrillation | rapid random ineffective contractions of the heart |
Necrosis | the death of cells or tissue |
Thrombolytics | agents that dissolve blood clots |
Psychogenic or mental shock | excessive fear, joy, anger, or emotional stress |