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Chapter 19 Medical Emergencies Flashcards

1
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Ensure open airway

control bleeding

prevent shock

attend wounds/fractures

provide emotional support

continumally re-evaluate

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priorities for medical emergency

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2
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tool box

contains drugs and equipment

drawers in “ABC” order

secured

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crash cart

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atrophine

benadryl

cordarone

dilantin

lasix

xylocaine

intropin

epinephrine

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crash cart drugs

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4
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atrophine

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respiratory stimulant

treat brdaycardia

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5
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benadryl

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allergic reactoins

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6
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cordarone

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treat heart arrhythmias

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7
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dilantin

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siezure med

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lasix

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edema

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xylocaine

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local anesthetic

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10
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intropin

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shock

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11
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epinephrine

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cardiac arrest

anaphylaxis shock

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12
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backboard

flashlight

levine tubing

jelco cannulas

cut down tray

connectors

surgical lube

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non drug items on crash cart

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13
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head injury

alert and conscious

can fully respond to stimuli and questions

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least severe injury

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14
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head injury

drowsy

roused only with loud voice or gentle contact

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more seriously injured

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15
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head injury

unconscious

reacts only to painful stimuli

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even more seriously injured

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16
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head injury

comatose

unresponsive to all stimuli

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most serious injury

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17
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why asscess patient before procedure

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recognize change

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18
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irratability

lethargy

slowing pulse rate

slowing respiration rate

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signs of deteriorating head injury

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stop procedure

maintain airway

move as little as possible

get assistance

monitor vital signs

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response to deteriorating head injury

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general term that indicates the failure of the circulatory system to support vital body functions

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shock

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21
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hypovelemic

cardiogenic

neurogenic

vasogenic

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types of shock

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22
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hypovelemic

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loss of blood/fluid

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23
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cardiogenic

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cause by cardiac issue

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24
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neurogenic

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spinal anesthesis

damage to upper spinal cord

CNS damage

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25
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vasogenic

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septic

most common

infectoin

anesthesia

anaphylaxis

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26
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what type of shock will you most see

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hypovelemic

anaphylaxis

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27
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pain

anxiety

stress

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contributing factors to shock

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28
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restless

apprehensive

anxitey

increase HR

decrease BP

cold

damp

pallor (absence of color)

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signs of shock

29
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mild to severe

A

reactoins to contrast

30
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death

cardiac arrest

A

severe reaction

31
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history and consent

A

ALWAYS obtain before administering contrast

32
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long reaction time

A

less severe

33
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quick reactoin time

A

more severe

34
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is it possible to have delayed reaction

A

yes

35
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localized intching

uticaria (hives)

nausea and vomiting

A

mild reactoins

similar to allergic reactoin

36
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what is generalized itching and hives indicative of

A

systemic reaction

more serious reaction to contrast

37
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reaction course of action

A

call for assistance

38
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benedryl

epinephrine

A

drugs administered by physcian

39
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laryngeal edema (swelling throat)

shock vasogenic

cardiac arrest

A

more serious reactoins to contrast

40
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excessive insulin present

A

hypoglycemia

41
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excessive sugar in blood

A

hyperglycemia

42
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weak

shaky

sweating

confused

irratible

A

sigsn of hypoglecemia

43
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thirst

urination

dry mucosa

rapid deep breaths

drowsy

confused

A

signs of hyperglycemia

44
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need carbs

slucose tablet

sweetened orage juice

candy bar

A

treat hypoglycemia

45
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need insulin

can go into diabetic coma

A

hyperglycemia

46
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loss of elasticy of bronchi

wheezing

A

Asthma

47
Q

stop procedure

get patient upright

gets patient meds

get assistance

A

in case of asthma attack

48
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can patient speak

clutches throat

encourage cough

A

choking

49
Q

crushing chest pain

pain down left arm

pallor

shortness of breath

A

signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest

50
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what is CVA

cerebral vascular accident

A

stroke

brain attack

51
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slurred speech

paralysis on one or both sides

dizziness

loss of vision (particularly one eye)

A

signs of stroke

52
Q

report to nurse or physician

do not stand or move

get med assistance

begin CPR if required

A

actions if stroke occurs

53
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older patients >75

A

who is more susceptible to stroke

54
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both pyhsiological and psychological response

A

nausea and vomiting

55
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breath slowly

deeply

through mouth

A

instruction sto patient with

nausea

56
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epitaxis

A

nose bleed

57
Q

do not put in recumbant position

lean forward apply pressure

use moist cloth

after 15 min seek medical attention

A

procedure for nose bleed

58
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vertigo

A

dizziness

59
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syncope

A

fainting

60
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self correcting mechanism to get blood flow back to brain

A

syncope

61
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get patient in recumbant position

elevate feet

loosen tight clothing

moist cool cloth to forehead

A

syncope actions

62
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orthostatic hypotension

A

dizzy vertigo from sitting or standing too quickly

63
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may experience breif loss of consciousness or stare into space

confused and weak

A

mild seizure

64
Q

experience involuntary contraction of muscles on 1 or both sides of body

last one to several minutes

A

severe seizure

65
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seizure aura

A

feeling that seizure is coming

physical or mental warning

66
Q

prevent injury

do not restrain

do not put fingers in mouth

move to floor with p;illow

ensure open airway

A

seizure actions

67
Q

which side contractions were on

drooling

experience aura

A

notes from seizure

68
Q

dehiscence

A

wound separation

69
Q

do not try to put contents back in

place sterile dressing over area

put patient in seated slightly forward position to relieve abdominal pressure

get help

A

dehiscence actions

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