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First Aid (36)

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