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Basic 1st Aid & Emergency Care, C16; WB, P-LQ Flashcards

Week/Module 6

1
Q

As an NA, in an emergency situation . . . (6)

A

1st - recognize emergency exists
2nd - decide to act
3rd - check for consciousness
4th - activate ERS
5th - give care until help arrives
6th - record own given care

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2
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ERS stands for . . .

A

. . . Emergency Response System.

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3
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Emergency Response System

A

resource network (people, equipment, facilities) organized to respond to Emergency

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4
Q

Familiarity with P/R makes one ______ likely to recognize abnormalities.

A

more

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5
Q

Stay _____, organize _______, then ___.

A

calm, thoughts, act

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6
Q

In case emergency, NAs ________ speak to the victim.

A

should

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7
Q

3 goals of BLS:

A
  • prevent Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
  • keep person who’s in C/RA alive (until help arrives)
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8
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Respiratory Arrest

A

stopped breathing

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9
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Cardiac Arrest

A

heart stopped beating

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10
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DRN stands for . . .

A

. . . Do Not Resusitate.

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11
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Emergency

A

any condition that requires immediate medical/surgical attention to prevent death or permanent disability

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12
Q

An Emergency is any condition that requires immediate medical attention to prevent _____ or __________ __________.

A

death, permanent disability

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13
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Pulse Point

A

where large arteries are close enough to skin’s surface to be felt (as pulse)

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14
Q

A person without pulse is in _______ Arrest.

A

Cardiac Arrest

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15
Q

One in Cardiac Arrest ____ have a pulse.

A

won’t

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16
Q

Humans can live for a few minutes without ________.

A

oxygen

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17
Q

___________/__________ heartbeat can cause sudden Cardiac Arrest.

A

Arrhythmia/irregular

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18
Q

AED stands for . . .

A

. . . Automated External Defibrillator.

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19
Q

AEDs restore one’s normal ______ rhythm.

A

cardiac

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20
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CPR stands for . . .

A

. . . Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

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21
Q

When _____ flow to body part is blocked, depriving cells of oxygen & thus causing them to ___, Infarction occurs.

A

blood, die

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22
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Infarction

A

blood flow to body part is blocked, depriving cells of oxygen & thus causing them to die

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23
Q

Blocked blood flow to myocardium can cause a ______ _______/MI.

A

Heart Attack

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24
Q

Blocked blood flow to _______________ can cause an MI.

A

myocardium

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25
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Heart Attack/MI

A

blood flow to myocardium is blocked; part of heart muscle dies

heart becomes unable to pump blood effectively throughout body

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26
Q

As a result of an MI, the heart becomes _____ to pump blood __________ throughout body

A

unable, effectively

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27
Q

Blocked blood flow to brain or sudden blood vessel rupture causes a _____/______________ Accident.

A

Stroke, Cerebrovascular

28
Q

2 Stroke/CVA causes:

A
  • blocked blood flow to brain
  • sudden blood vessel rupture
29
Q

During a Stroke/CVA, part of the brain dies due to ______ lack.

A

oxygen

30
Q

______ occurs when brain’s blood supply suddenly decreases.

A

Syncope/Fainting

31
Q

Another word for fainting is ______.

A

Syncope

32
Q

Syncope occurs when _____ supply to brain suddenly decreases, resulting in temporary ___________ loss.

A

blood, consciousness

33
Q

Syncope can be an early sign of a ________ medical condition.

A

serious

34
Q

Syncope can result from: (8)

A
  • hunger (“low blood sugar”)
  • pain
  • extreme emotion
  • fatigue
  • medication side effects
  • a “stuffy” room (poor ventilation)
  • excessive heat
  • standing for long time
35
Q

A ________ occurs when electrical activity to brain is intterupted.

A

Seizure

36
Q

Seizure can result from ____ injuries (either recent or past), ________/CVA, infections, ____ fevers, ___ blood sugar, poisonings, _____ tumors, & Epilepsy.

A

head, Stroke, high, low, brain

37
Q

Hemorrhage

A

severe, uncontrolled bleeding

38
Q

Trauma to blood vessel or certain illnesses can cause H________

A

Hemorrhage

39
Q

Hemorrhage can be caused by trauma to blood vessel or by certain illnesses, such as _______ Ulcers.

A

Gastric

40
Q

Shock

A

organs & tissues don’t receive enough oxygen-containing blood

41
Q

Organs & tissues not receiving enough oxygen-containing blood can cause ______.

A

Shock

42
Q

6 MI S&S:

A

Pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest, which may extend to the neck, back, or arm
Pale or grayish skin
Excessive sweating
Trouble breathing
Nausea or heartburn-like pain
Fatigue

43
Q

Pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest, which may extend to the neck, back, or arm
Pale or grayish skin
Excessive sweating
Trouble breathing
Nausea or heartburn-like pain
Fatigue

are 6 S&S of ________ _______.

A

Heart Attack

44
Q

Droopy face
Speech Difficulty
Arm weakness

are 3 S&S of _________.

A

Stroke/CVA

45
Q

3 S&S of CVA:

A

Droopy face
Speech Difficulty
Arm weakness

46
Q

If someone’s having an MI, elevate the _____.

A

head

47
Q

The first sign of a Stroke is often just a slight slurring of _______ or a small change in a person’s _________.

A

speech, personality

48
Q

If a person is about to _____, lie the person down in supine & elevate legs OR ask the person to sit & bend forward with head between knees.

A

faint

49
Q

Grand Mal Seizure

A

violent jerking of all muscles; Tonic-Clonic

50
Q

More commonly, ______ Mal Seizures cause consciousness loss than _____ Mal Seizures.

A

Grand, Petit

51
Q

Petit Mal/Absence Seizure

A

may stop speaking midsentence & stare

52
Q

Shock

A

results when organs/tissues don’t receive enough oxygen-containing blood

53
Q

Cardiogenic Shock

A

heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout body to meet tissues’ oxygen need

54
Q

Hemorrhagic Shock

A

massive blood loss; not enough blood in vessels to supply tissues

55
Q

Septic Shock

A

caused by severe bacterial infections involving entire body

56
Q

In Septic Shock, bacteria-produced ______ cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to pooling of blood away from heart & ____ circulation.

A

toxins, poor

57
Q

Anaphylactic Shock

A

severe allergic reaction; Bronchioles close, preventing oxygen in air from passing into lungs & reaching blood

58
Q

In Anaphylactic Shock, ___________ close, preventing oxygen in air from passing into lungs & reaching blood.

A

Bronchioles

59
Q

NAs should first check if a person can _______ if person is a conscious adult grasping at own throat.

A

speak

60
Q

Aspiration

A

accidental inhalation of foreign material into airway

61
Q

FBAO stands for . . .

A

. . . Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction.

62
Q
  • ________ fitting dentures
  • ________ teeth
  • ________ age
  • being un_______________
  • having _____ cough/swallowing
  • impaired ___ reflex

are factors that increase choking risk.

A

poorly
missing
young
unconscious
weak
gag

63
Q

(5) Survival Chain steps, in order:

A

1st: recognize emergency & activate EMS
2nd: 1st responder care given
3rd: medical intervention
4th: hospital care
5th: rehabilitation

64
Q

Unresponsive (2)

A
  • unconscious & can’t be aroused
  • conscious but not responsive when spoken to or touched
65
Q

Disoriented

A

unable to answer basic questions; confused

66
Q

A change in a person’s usual abilities or level of awareness can be a sign that something is _____.

A

wrong

67
Q
A

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