Bell Ringer: Monday 1/13/25

What is the state of being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts?

• Conscious

• Syncope

• Shock

• Epistaxis

What is the role of a code team?

• Provide care in a medical emergency

• Deliver first aid

• Perform abdominal thrusts

• Analyze heart rhythm

What is the purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

• To restore a normal heart rhythm

• To remove an airway obstruction

• To stop a nosebleed

• To treat hypoglycemia

Where is the carotid pulse located?

• Inside the elbow

• On the side of the neck

• On the wrist

• On the ankle

What is an automated external defibrillator (AED) used for?

• To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed

• To measure blood pressure

• To administer insulin

• To perform CPR

What is a myocardial infarction (MI) also known as?

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Seizure

• Fainting

What is hypoglycemia also known as?

• Insulin reaction

• Heart attack

• Nosebleed

• Seizure

What condition is characterized by a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands or sits up?

• Orthostatic hypotension

• Epistaxis

• Syncope

• Shock

What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) also known as?

• Heart attack

• Stroke

• Seizure

• Migraine

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) a warning sign of?

• Heart disease

• CVA/stroke

• Diabetes

• Hypertension