ch. 16 Flashcards
a bruise or collection of blood under the skin
contusion
a missed dose of which drug can trigger hyperglycemia
insulin
brain injury due to violent impact
concussion
severe, life-threatening response to an allergen
anaphylaxis
sudden drop in blood flow that deprives vital organs of oxygen
shock
an overly sensitive immunologic response to an allergen
allergic reaction
damage to the skin and underlying tissue due to extreme cold
frostbite
a life-threatening emergency involving a sudden interruption of blood supply to the heart
heart attack
a drug used to open the airways during an anaphylatic reaction
epinephrine
a condition that occurs when a person exerts themselves in a hot environment without adequate hydration
heat exhaustion
condition where the person is not alert and lacks normal sensory awareness of the environment
unconsiousness
a type of burn resulting when a wet or dry corrosive substance comes in contact with the skin or mucous membranes
chemical
a portable device used to send a shock to restore normal rhythm to the heart
automatic external defibrillator
a sudden convulsion caused by abnormal electrical activity to the brain
seizure
a localized collection of blood caused by a break in a blood vessel
hematoma
chest compressions are used as a part of which lifesaving emergency procedure?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths when performing CPR on an adult?
30:2
what is the rate of chest compressions in a an adult?
100-120 a minute
you need to use an AED on a patient who is submerged in water. what should you do?
pull the person out of the water and wipe their chest before using the AED
someone suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. there is no pulse and you hear gasping sounds. what do you do?
begin CPR because the gasps do not indicate normal breathing
