Emergency Care Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 reasons for someone going unconscious?
A
- Low blood sugar
- Low blood pressure
- Dehydration
- Problems with the heart rhythm
2
Q
What are 4 signs and symptoms of a respiratory arrest?
A
- Restlessness
- Loss of consciousness
- Rapid and shallow breathing
- Racing heart
3
Q
What are 4 signs and symptoms of a cardiac arrest?
A
- Fatigue
- Blackouts
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
4
Q
What is the anagram for emergency situations?
A
DRSABC
5
Q
What does the anagram stand for?
A
- D = danger - assess the area
- R = response - getting close and closer to the patient, she if they are responding to what you are say. Lightly shake them
- S = shout - get help from someone walking by
- A = airways - open the airways, check for any obstructions to the airways
- B = breathing – check for breathing by looking, listening and feeling for normal breathing fro
10 seconds - C = circulation – when checking for breathing, look for signs of life like movement, colour and groaning
6
Q
When do you put someone in the recovery position?
A
When someone is unconscious and breathing, and have no other life-threatening conditions
7
Q
What does the recovery position do?
A
Keeps the patients airways open, will allow vomit and liquid to pass through easily
8
Q
What causes someone to collapse?
A
Brain being deprived of oxygen
9
Q
What is collapsing?
A
The temporary loss of consciousness
10
Q
How deep should a compression be?
A
5 to 6cm
11
Q
How many chest compressions should be carried out per minute?
A
100 to 120
