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espn ls2 first aid
espn ls 2 first aid gma brender
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This type of shock occurs as the result of a systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It can be life threatening and may be caused by: peanuts, shellfish or bee stings | Anaphylaxis |
| In anaphylaxis shock what happens to these symtoms and describe symptoms CV System | Inrease vasoldilation increase cap permability decreases Blood pressure increase pulse weak thready irregular |
| In anaphylaxis shock what happens to these symtoms and describe symptoms Nerve endings | |
| In anaphylaxis shock what happens to these symtoms and describe symptoms Lungs | |
| In the anaphylaxis shock, what happens to these systems and describe symptoms: a. CV system- b. Nerve endings- c. Lungs- | a. CV system- INCREASED VASODILITATION, INCREASED CAPILLARY PERMEABILITY, DECREASED BP, WEAK RAPID PULSE- MAYBE IRREGULAR b. Nerve endings- IRRITATION FROM HISTAMINES & CHEMICAL MEDIATORS, ITCHING (PRURITIS), HIVES c. Lungs- BRONCHIAL CONSTRICTION AND |
| Ok your patient ate shrimp and is now experiencing the above mentioned type of shock. What drug should we administer STAT!!!!!! | EPINEPHRINE AND O2 |
| Contaminated food and water are common causes of S&S of this are vomiting and diarrhea | GASTROENTERITIS. |
| the organism common in restaurants associated with raw poultry or eggs | SALMONELLA |
| the organism associated with animal feces- "traveler's diarrhea" | the organism common in restaurants associated with raw poultry or eggs SALMONELLA E-COLI |
| List some reasons to begin CPR. | CARDIAC ARREST, DROWNING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ASPHYXIATION, ANAPHYLACTIS, OD, SIDS |
| Describe types of bleeding ie what it looks like and if possible complications are an issue. Capillary | OOZING- MINOR CUTS ABRASIONS COMPLICATION MAY BE INFECTION |
| Describe types of bleeding ie what it looks like and if possible complications are an issue. Venous | SLOW EVEN BLEEDING, DK PURPLE BLOOD COMPLICATION MAY BE AIR EMBOLISM |
| Describe types of bleeding ie what it looks like and if possible complications are an issue. Arterial | BRIGHT RED SPURTING ARTERIES ARE COVERED WITH MUSCLE AND LOCATED DEEP IN TISSUE SO THIS IS NOT SO COMMON DANGER IS RAPID BLOOD LOSS |
| Read "how to apply a tourniquet" and explain a few important steps including scientific rationale. | PROTECT THE SKIN, NO WIRE OR ROPE, TIGHTEN UNTIL BLEEDING IS CONTROLLED ONLY, DATE AND TIME WHEN APPLIED- THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE DOCTOR TO KNOW HOW LONG TISSUE HAS BEEN HYPOXIC, NEVER COVER - SOMEONE COULD FORGET IT IS THERE, ONLY DR CAN REMOVE |
| Bleeding should be controlled in ??? | 10 to 30 minutes. |
| What is the most effective general treatment for bleeding? | APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE, NEVER REMOVE THE DRESSING ONLY REINFORCE (OK TO CHANGE REINFORCEMENT DRESSING) |
| Define and describe these types of shock: a. Hypovolemic- | a. Hypovolemic- HEMORRAGE, SEVERE DIARRHEA, VOMITING |
| Define and describe these types of shock: b Cardiogenic- | Cardiogenic- POOR CARDIAC FUNCTION IE MI OR VALVE DETATCHMENT |
| Define and describe these types of shock: c Neurogenic- NERVOUS SYSTEM CAN NOT CONTROL ARTERIAL SYSTEM OR CARDIAC FUNCTION | Neurogenic- NERVOUS SYSTEM CAN NOT CONTROL ARTERIAL SYSTEM OR CARDIAC FUNCTION |
| How should the nurse position the patient in shock? | FLAT WITH FEET ELEVATED |
| Describe the way a person acts/ looks when they are experiencing hypothermia: | INITIALLY THEY SHIVER AND GET PALE, WHEN BODY TEMP GOES BELOW 90 THE SHIVERING STOPS, DISORIENTATION, MEMORY LAPSE, INCOHERENT, GENERALIZED NUMBNESS THEN SKIN GETS MOTTLED AND EDEMATOUS EVENTUALLY LETHARGIC, WEAK PULSE - THEY LOOK DEAD |
| `How will the nurse treat the hypothermic patient? | CPR, SUPINE WITH HEAD LOWER THAN FEET, WARM THEM SLOWLY, SEEP THEM DRY IF CONSCIOUS WARM FLUIDS TO DRINK |
| Frost bite- commonly affected areas of the body that are affected are: | NOSE, TOES, FINGERS AND EARS |
| How is a frostbitten part rewarmed? | IMMERSE IN WARM 104 TO 110 WATER OR WRAP IN WARM, MOIST TOWEL, NEVER RUB AND DON'T WARM IF THERE IS A CHANCE OF REFREEZING |
| What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? HEAT EXHAUSTION- | HE- LOSS OF FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES SUCH AS SODIUM CLORIDE- NAUSEA, WEAKNESS, DECREASED BP NORMAL CORE TEMP |
| What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? HEAT STROKE- | HS- NORMAL COOLING MECHENISMS STOP SO NO PERSPIRATION CORE TEMP ELEVATES AND CAN CAUSE DEATH OR BRAIN DAMAGE- THIS IS TRUE MEDICAL EMERGENCY |
| Once CPR is initiated, when can you stop? | VICTIM RECOVERS, RESCUER IS TOO EXHAUSTED, MED PERSONEL SHOW UP TO TAKE OVER OR DR PRONOUNCES PATIENT DEAD |
| What law protects those who give first aid in an emergency situation? | Good Sam |
| What is an avulsion? | TORN TISSUE HANGING BY A FLAP THAT LEAVES A HOLE. DIFFICULT TO SUTURE SINCE EDGES ARE JAGGED |
| What is usually given to all patients presenting with an open wound as a general treatment especially if the wound is "dirty"? | TETANUS TOXOID |
| What is the best nursing intervention is a patient has a penetrating chest wound? Let's pretend the patient has an arrow sticking out of the chest wall. | SECURE THE OBJECT AND LET THE DR PULL OUT |
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