Chapter 20 Flashcards
1
Q
EMERGENCY PRIORITIES
A
Ensure an open airway
•Control bleeding
•Take measures to prevent or treat shock
•Attend to wounds or fractures
•Provide emotional support
•Continually reevaluate and provide follow-up care as needed
2
Q
MAJOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
A
Shock
•Anaphylaxis
•Diabetic reactions
•Respiratory Distress / Arrest
•Choking
•Cardiac Arrest
•Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
3
Q
Four (4) Classifications of shock :
A
Hypovolemic
•Cardiogenic
•Neurogenic
•Vasogenic
4
Q
HOW CAN SHOCK BE PREVENTED?
A
●Maintain normal body temperature.
●Avoid overheating.
●Manage or reduce pain, stress, or anxiety.
5
Q
means fainting
A
Syncope
