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CMA Chapter 12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ambu Bag | Self- refilling bag-valve mask unit u sed for artificial respiration |
| Basic Life Support | A number of emergency procedures needed to ensure a persons immediate survival |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | Manual chest compressions |
| Code | A term used in healthcare settings indicating emergencies |
| Endotracheal tube | Catheter inserted into trachea providing air |
| Intraosseous | Within bone; route for delivery of fluids and medication (through 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 the intercostal spaces |
| Standard of care | Level and type of care an ordinary healthcare professional would provide |
| Triage | Sorting out and classifying the injured |
| Triaging flow map | Written flow map to make triage decisions based on answers to questions |
| Vasoconstriction | Contraction of the muscles causing narrowing of the inside tube of the vessel |
| What are some common emergencies? | Allergic reactions, patients without an appointment, accidents, health issues |
| ________ is a medication that increases the stimulation of the heart muscle and is considered as a vasoconstrictor and a bronchial relaxant. This medication is also used for anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma. | Epinepherine |
| What is the role of a medical assistant with emergency calls and walk in patients? | CPR, Calling 911, escort emergency responding, assist family care |
| T/F - When using Broselow tape, the length is measured in inches? | False (color) |
| What is an automated external defibrillator and how is it used? | AED is a portable machine w/ pads that attach to patients chest and shock |
| What is hypothermia and what are the signs? | Below 95 degrees, slow, slurred speech, shallow breathing, weak pulse |
| _____________ is the most serious heat-related illness. The body 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 epidemis |
| 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 muscle and bone |
| What are the first aid procedures for a person who has heat exhaustion? | Move person to a shady or air-conditioned area, drink cool sports drink, cool showers |
| What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion? | Sweating, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, cool moist skin, fast weak pulse. tiredness, shallow respiration |
| What are the risks factors for heat related conditions? | Age, dehydration, heart disease, poor blood circulation, fever/sunburn, mental illness, alcohol/drug use |
| What are the first aid procedures for a major burn? | Call 911, leave burned clothes, monitor breathing, CPR |
| What is the Rule of Nine? | Chart showing that % of the body burned |
| What are some screening questions you would ask a patient if they called in and said they were bit by a spider | What bit you, do you have allergies, how does the wound look/describe it, breathing problems, swelling |
| What is done in the ambulatory care center with a patient who is having anaphylaxis? | Call 911, give epinephrine, keep individual calm. In case of sting, scrape stinger off, monitor airway |
| What are the signs and symptoms of poisoning? | Blue-ish lips, cough, difficulty breathing, confusion, heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea/vomiting, numbness, dizziness, unusual odor |
| What diseases are spread by ticks? | Rocky mountain 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 fluid |
| What are musculoskeletal emergencies and how are they handled? | Injury to the skeletal/muscles. Shock: lay down, Bleeding: Apply pressure |
| What should you do when there is a foreign object in your eye? | Wash hands, flush eye w/ saline or warm water, if not removed contact immediate care |
| What causes diabetic ketoacidosis? | Imbalance of glucose and insulin |
| _________________ is given to adult patients for hypoglycemia. | 4 oz of juice, 3 glucose tabs |
| What is usually ordered by the provided if they think the patient is having a MI (Myocardial Infarction)? | ECG |
| 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 preform for a patient what is having a seizure? | Move to floor; a recovery system, gently raise the chin to open airway, monitor breathing and pulse, CPR if needed |
| What is an Ischemic stroke? | When the atrial blood flow to the brain is blocked. Brain cells start dying |
| What are the signs of a partial airway obstruction? | Can still speak, forceful weak coughing, labored, noisy/gasping breathing, panicked appearance, extreme anxiety, agitation, clutching throat, unable to breath, bluish skin/lips |
| What are some screening questions to ask a patient who has cold related conditions? | Persons age, how long exposure was for, symptoms, color of skin, medical history, |
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