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cma chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ambu bag | self-refilling bag-valve-mask unit used for artificial respiration |
| basic life support | a number of emergency procedures needed to ensure a persons immediate survival |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation | manual chest compressions |
| code | a term used in healthcare settings indicating emergency |
| endotracheal tube | catheter inserted into trachea providing air |
| intraosseous | within the bone; route for delivery of fluids and medication through the mouth |
| nasopharyngeal airway tube | soft flexible tube that is inserted into the nose for oxygen |
| necrosis | tissue death |
| patent | open |
| pruritus | itching |
| rescue breathing | a maneuver that resuscitates a person that has stopped breathing |
| retractions | the sucking in of tissues between intercostal spaces |
| standard of care | level and type of care an oridinary healthcare professional would provide |
| triage | sorting out and classifying the injured |
| triage flow map | written flow map to make triage decisions based on answers to question |
| vasoconstriction | contraction of the muscles, causing narrowing of the inside of the tube of the vessel |
| what are some common emergencies? | allergic reactions, patients without appointments, accidents, health issues |
| ______ is a medication that increases the stimulation of the heart muscle and is considered as a vasoconstrictor and bronchial relaxant | epinepherine |
| what is the role of a medical assistant with emergency calls and walk in patients? | cpr, calling 911, escort emergency responders, assist family care, assist with treatment |
| true or false - when using a broselow tape the length is measured in inches | false |
| what is an automated external defibrillator and how is it used? | AED is a portable machine with sticky pads that attach to the patients chest, detect the heartbeat, and send a shockwave when needed |
| what is hypothermia and what are the signs? | whenever the body drops below 95*. Slowed slurred speech, shallow breathing, weak pulse |
| _______ is the most serious heat-related illness. The body is unable to sweat and cannot cool down | heat stroke |
| what is first degree burn? | damage to the epidermis |
| what is second degree burn? | damage to the epidermis and part of the dermis |
| what is third degree burn? | damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue |
| what is fourth degree burn? | damage beyond the subcutaneous tissue into the muscles and bone |
| what are the first aid procedures for a person who has heat exhaustion? | move person to a shaded or air conditioned area, have them drink cool sports beverages, cool shower |
| what are the signs and symptoms of someone who has heat exhaustion? | sweating, muscles cramps, nausea, vomiting, cool moist skin, fast weak pulse, tiredness, shallow resperations |
| what are risk factors for heat related conditions? | age, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, fever/ sunburn, mental illness, alcohol/drug use |
| what are some screening questions to ask a patient who has cold related conditions? | persons age, how long exposure was for, symptoms, color of exposed skin, medical history |
| what are the first aid procedures for a major burn? | call 911, leave burned clothes on skin, monitor breathing, cpr |
| what is the rule of nine? | chart showing what % of the body is burned |
| what are some screening questions you would ask a patient if they called and stated they had been bit by a spider? | what bit you? do you have allergies? how does the wound look/describe it, breathing problems? lip swelling? |
| what is done in an ambulatory care center with a patient who is anaphylaxis? | call 911, give epinepherin, keep individual calm. in case of sting, scrape stinger off with a credit card or nail, monitor airway |
| what are signs and symptoms of poisoning? | blue-ish lips, cough, difficulty breathing, heart palputations, chest pain, nausea/vomiting, numbness, dizziness, unusual odor, seizure, confusion |
| what diseases are spread by ticks? | rocky mountain fever, spotted fever, lime disease |
| impaired awareness seizures impact one area of the _____ and the person is _______ during the seizure | brain, confused |
| what are the first aid measures for vertigo and dizziness? | lying down, avoid sudden positions changes and bright lights, drink more fluids |
| what are musculoskelatal emergencies and how are the handled? | injury to the skeletal/muscles. shock: lay down bleeding: apply pressure |
| what should you do when a foreign body is in the eye? | wash hands, flush eye with saline or warm water |
| what causes diabetic ketoacidosis? | imbalance of glucose and insulin |
| ________ is given to adult patients for hypoglycemia | 4 oz of juice or 3 glucose tablets |
| what is usually ordered by the provided if they think the patient is having an MI? | ECG or asprin/nitroglycerin |
| what are the first aid measures for shock? | call 911, check for responsiveness, monitor airway and breathing/pulse |
| FAST is used to spot a ______ | stroke |
| what are the first aid procedures a medical assistant should perform for a patient that is having a seizure? | move to floor in a recovery position, gently raise the chin to open airway, monitor breathing and pulse, cpr if needed |
| what is an ischemic stroke? | when the arterial blood flow to the brain is blocked. brain cells start dying after a few minutes |
| what are the signs of partial airway obstruction? | can still speak, forceful weak coughing, labored/noisy breathing, panicked appearance, extreme anxiety, agitation, clutching throat, unable to breath, bluish skin/lips |
| an adult has burns on his back, left arm and hand, and left foot and leg. what percentage of his body is burned according to the rule of 9? | 45% |
| which animal is not a common carrier of rabies? | guinea pig |
| what is considered a mild heat-related illness that causes mild muscle pains and spasms? | heat cramps |
| what is considered a partial-thickness burn? | second-degree burn |
| which type of burn causes erythema, tenderness, and physical sensitivity but no scar? | first degree burn |
| what are symptoms of a concussion? | confusion and amnesia, ringing in ears, temporary loss of consciousness, the incident |
| what is a symptom of a cerebrovascular accident? | confusion and speech difficulty, numbness of the face and arms/legs, problem seeing in one or both arms |
| what is not a sign of a partial airway obstruction? | panicked appearance |
| what is a possible cause of syncope? | dehydration, standing up to quickly, drop in blood glucose |
| what is not a typical symptom of shock? | nausea |
| the most common symptoms of myocardial infraction include ______ | angina pectoris, cold sweats, heartburn |
| what are signs and symptoms of a stroke? | confusion, sudden severe headaches, speech problems, numbness of arms and legs, facial drooping, trouble walking |
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