Chapter 5 Sudden Illness

Temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain that can result in loss of consciousness.

• stroke

• seizure

• fainting

• mini-stroke

A disruption of blood from to the brain that causes brain tissue damage.

• stroke

• fainting

• seizure

• mini-stroke

A temporary episode caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain.

• stroke

• fainting

• seizure

• mini-stroke

A disruption of the brain's electrical activity which may cause loss of body control.

• stroke

• seizure

• fainting

• mini-stroke

A diabetic emergency due to low blood sugar.

• hyerglycemia

• hypoglycemia

A diabetic emergency due to high blood sugar.

• hyperglycemia

• hypoglyemia

Which of the following is care you would give a person during a seizure.

• call 9-1-1

• hold the person down

• put something in between their teeth so they don't swallow their tongue

• roll them on their side so fluid can leave their mouth

Which of the following is a reason you would call 9-1-1 after someone has a seizure?

• the person was epileptic

• the person did not get hurt

• the person was pregnant

• the person did not have a seizure

What does F.A.S.T. stand for?

• face, airway, speech, time

• face, arm, speech, temperature

• face, arm, speech, time

• face, airway, speech, temperature

For what sudden illness would someone use the acronym F.A.S.T.?

• stroke

• seizure

• fainting

• heart attack