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First Aid (36)
| 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 |
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