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A situation in which the condition of a patient or a sudden change in medical status requires immediate action
Emergency
Stroke
Heart Attack
Diabetic Coma
Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 1 rescuer
30:2
15:2
Compression to ventilation ratio for an adult with 2 rescuer
30:2
15:2
Compression to ventilation ratio for a child with 1 rescuer
15:2
30:2
Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 1 rescuer
30:2
15:2
Compression to ventilation ratio for a child with 2 rescuers
15:2
30:2
Compression to ventilation ratio for an infant with 2 rescuers
15:2
30:2
Compression depth for an adult is
at least 2 inches
about 2 inches
1/2 inch
1 1/2 inches
Compression depth for a child is
1/2 inch
at least 2 inches
1 1/2 inches
about 2 inches
Compression depth for an infant is
at least 2 inches
1/2 inch
about 2 inches
1 1/2 inches
Respiration for adults is 1 breath every
4 - 6 seconds
2 - 3 seconds
6 seconds
3 seconds
Respiration for child is 1 breath every
4 - 6 seconds
6 seconds
2 - 3 seconds
3 seconds
Respiration for infant is 1 breath every
3 seconds
6 seconds
4 - 6 seconds
2 - 3 seconds
Caused from a blunt trauma. Brain tissue may swell and this pressure can cause brain damage. To alleviate this pressure, burr holes may be necessary.
Open Head Trauma
Closed Head Trauma
The skull is damaged. Allowing the brain to be exposed, this can cause damage or infection. When dealing with head trauma patients, you must be aware of their level of consciousness.
Open Head Trauma
Closed Head Trauma
This is a clinical scale used to reliably measure a person's level of consciousness after a brain injury.
Emergency Severity Index
Level of Consciousness
Glasgow Coma Scale
A failure of the circulating system to support vital body functions.
Emergency
Shock
Heart Attack
CVA
Type of shock due to loss of blood or tissue fluid
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Neurogenic
Septic
Vasogenic
Type of shock due to a variety of cardiac disorders, including myocardial infarction
Septic
Vasogenic
Hypovolemic
Cardiogenic
Neurogenic
Type of shock due to spinal anesthesia or damage to the upper spinal cord
Hypovolemic
Cardiogenic
Septic
Vasogenic
Neurogenic
Type of shock due to sepsis, deep anesthesia or anaphylaxis
Vasogenic
Neurogenic
Hypovolemic
Septic
Cardiogenic
Type of shock due to a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection.
Hypovolemic
Septic
Cardiogenic
Vasogenic
Neurogenic
Which one is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?
anxiety
restlessness
tachycardia
pallor
high blood pressure
A severe anaphylactic shock reaction may include: Localized itching or urticaria (hives), nausea & vomiting
True
False
Usually found in children or young adults. Genetic condition where little or no insulin is produced. They must be injected with insulin.
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:
Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:
Onset is usually at age 30 or above. Contributing factors: obesity, heredity or environmental factors. Controlled by diet and/or weight loss
Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus:
Excessive insulin is present when food intake is insufficient.
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Excessive sugar in the blood.
Hypoglycemia
Ketoacidosis
Hyperglycemia
This is a serious condition that can lead to a hyperosmolar or diabetic coma or even death.
Ketoacidosis
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hypoglycemia.
Obtain and deliver some insulin
A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient
The corrective action that should be taken for someone experiencing hyperglycemia.
Obtain and deliver some insulin
A quick form of carbohydrate to a conscious patient
Occlusion or rupture of the cerebral arteries directly into the brain tissue.
Hypothermia
Heart Attack
Shock
Cerebrovascular Accident
Another name for cerebrovascular accident.
blockage
ischemia
brain bleed
stroke
A Transient Ischemic Attack is a
mild heart attack
major stroke
mild stroke
major heart attack
Epistaxis is what
stroke
diarrhea
nosebleed
vomiting
Brief loss of awareness – stare into space
petit mal seizure
grand mal seizure
Whole body convulses and patient loses consciousness for a few
petit mal seizure
grand mal seizure
Affect only the outer layer of skin, the epidermis
Third-degree (full thickness) burns
Fourth-degree burns
Second-degree (partial thickness) burns
First-degree (superficial) burns
Involve the epidermis and part of the lower layer of skin, the dermis.
Third-degree (full thickness) burns
First-degree (superficial) burns
Fourth-degree burns
Second-degree (partial thickness) burns
Destroy the epidermis and dermis.
First-degree (superficial) burns
Fourth-degree burns
Second-degree (partial thickness) burns
Third-degree (full thickness) burns
Go through both layers of the skin and underlying tissue as well as deeper tissue, possibly involving muscle and bone.
First-degree (superficial) burns
Third-degree (full thickness) burns
Fourth-degree burns
Second-degree (partial thickness) burns
Patient’s sutures separate and allow abdominal contents to spill out
Wound Dehiscence
Wound Spillage
Wound Rupture
Wound Seperation
Select all that apply: What are signs of inflammation
loss of function
edema
pain
heat
red skin
