chapter 14 sections 5/ 6fainting and seizures

Question 1

Syncopal Episode (fainting)

Answer 1

It is caused by unpleasant physical or emotional stimuli such as pain, fright, or the sight of blood. it creates a sudden loss of blood pressure causing the brain to have a momentary lapse of blood flow, which can cause the patient to faint.

1. patients with low diastolic or high systolic blood pressure may faint.
2. patients having venipuncture for the first time can faint.
3. patients showing nervousness or apprehension may also be prone to fainting.
4. never use ammonia inhalants(smelling salts) can trigger asthma patients. (Respiratory stimulants)

Question 2

Seizure

Answer 2

1. support the patient, withdraw the needle, and discard it.
2. call for help and ease the patient.
3. remove any objects that may injure the patient during the seizure. and be ready to support.
4. the period after the seizures is called the postictal state. (The patient will be confused and weak from exertion and be prepared for them to vomit.

Question 3

Nausea

Answer 3

These episodes are a result of the body dumping the fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.
their pending nausea or vomiting episodes but they show pale or grayish pallor or profuse sweating, they will have syncopal episodes and vomiting/both.

Question 4

Petechiae

Answer 4

Tiny, non-raised, red clots that occur around restrictions due to back pressure in the circulatory system are called Petechiae. ( the capillaries leak into the tissue near the skin’s surface)

Non-traumatic petechiae can be caused by a venipuncture. ( if the tourniquet has rolled into a thin, cord-like structure or is exceptionally tight, petechiae can occur.

Question 5

Thrombosis

Answer 5

1. thrombosis is the technical terminology for blood clots.
2. you will need to double-check the blood drawing protocols with the provider that sent the patient to you.
3. Never draw from the same side of the thrombosis, always use the other limb