Chapter 29 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you care for a patient having an acute asthmatic attack?
A
Help with their inhaler
2
Q
How are diabetic coma and insulin shock managed?
A
Give them glucose
3
Q
What is epilepsy?
A
A person who is more susceptible to seizures
4
Q
How should a seizure be managed?
A
Keep the patient from injuring themselves on any objects and let the seizure run its course
5
Q
What dangers does hypertension present to an athlete?
A
Death from heart disease
6
Q
What are the classic warning signs for cancer?
A
A change in bowel and bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, and unusual bleeding or discharge
