567. Chapter 20 test Flashcards
a substance present in animal cells and body fluids
Cholesterol
fatty deposits on blood vessel walls
Plaque
combination of amino acids that are essential for all living cells
Protein
procedure to maintain breathing and circulation in a person experiencing cardiac arrest
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
strong, rapid heartbeats
Palpitations
breastbone
Sternum
a condition resulting from an abnormality in the brain
Seizure
excessive loss of blood in a short period of time
Hemorrhage
a subtle sensation that often precedes a seizure
Aura
a condition in which vital organs in the body are not getting enough blood and oxygen to maintain good function.
Shock
List 10 symptoms of a heart attack
- Chest pain, which may spread to the shoulder; neck or arms
- difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- palpitations
- Nausea
- anxiety
- stomach upset or pain
- weakness, fatigue
- pale coloring of the skin
- cold, clammy skin- Sweating (diaphoresis)
- rapid, weak, irregular pulse
the heartbeat and circulation have stopped
Cardiac Arrest
Adult CPR
2” inches
30-2
List 4 symptoms of Cardiac arrest.
- no pulse
- lack of normal breathing
- cool, pale, gray color of the skin and blue lips
- loss of consciousness
When should CPR be started?
They have no pulse
List 4 reasons people choke.
- Their bites of meat/food are too large or poorly chewed.
- They talk or laugh too much while eating.
- Their dentures do not fit well.
- They have a chronic illness or stroke, which is causing weakness and difficulty with swallowing.
List 7 signs of airway obstruction.
- They will usually grab or gesture at their throat.
- The resident can speak, breathe, and cough but may have difficulty breathing and may not be getting enough oxygen.
- The resident’s skin, lips, and nails look bluish.
- The resident has difficult, noisy breathing or is not breathing at all.
- The resident cannot speak.
- The resident may become unconscious.
- The resident cannot cough with force.
What is the difference between partial and complete airway obstruction?
They can speak, breathe and cough
What are two signs of a partial seizure?
- a dazed, blank look
- jerking movements of a specific body part.
4 signs of a seizure
lose consciousness
fall
have massive muscle spasms
be incontinent of urine or stool
6 causes of shock.
- an allergic reaction
- an injury or wound
- a heart problem or heart attack
- a severe infection
- serious internal bleeding
- serious external bleeding
8 symptoms of shock
- Pale bluish skin color
- skin cool to the touch
- vomiting
- unusually great thirst
- weak, rapid pulse
- decreased blood pressure
- increased respirations
- periods of unconsciousness
how much blood loss can cause shock?
1-2 quarts
when is it okay to move a patient in shock or hemorrhaging?
if they are vomiting
what position should they be put in?
on their side
what are 5 possible signs of internal bleeding?
- may vomit blood
- cough up blood
- have blood in the urine/stool
- may complain of pain
- lose consciousness/ go into shock
what do you do in the event of external bleeding besides stay a calm and reassure the patient?
- Place a clean cloth over the bleeding wound.
- Put pressure on the wound with the palm of your hand until the bleeding stops
- If possible, elevate the wound over the heart
