Emergency; Signs

Question 1

The patient is in acute respiratory distress what should you do?

Answer 1

Loosen their clothing
Place is supine position
Call for help, dentist, paramedics & patients MD

Question 2

What does BP measure?

Answer 2

BP measures amnt of blood pumped by the heart at any given time

Question 3

What is the #1 medication agent for unconscious and breathing patients?

Answer 3

Oxygen 100%

Question 4

Where is the carotid pulse?

Answer 4

At the neck
(Location for pulse check)
ON ADULTS

Question 5

Can the assistant turn on and administer gases of the nitrous oxide unit?

Answer 5

YES

only if using the unit for emergency admin of oxy

Question 6

What is the adult rescue breathing ratio and rate?

Answer 6

1 breath every 5 sec
1:5 ratio
12 breaths per min

Question 7

What is the appropriate procedure to follow if your patient is hyperventilating?

Answer 7

Reassure patient
Have them breathe into a bag to build up the carbon dioxide level
Hold their breath and breathe slowly and calmly

Question 8

What is a concern for your patient after they have had an epileptic seizure?

Answer 8

They can have respiratory arrest
Maintain an open airway
Monitor breathing
Prevent patient from injury during and after seizure

Question 9

How can you tell the difference between and angina attack and a myocardial infarction?

Answer 9

Angina= relieved by nitroglycerin (2-3min)

If after nitroglycerin admin pain is still present or more severe then treat as myocardial infarction

Question 10

Your patient has a fruity or acetone smelling breath and complains of being very thirsty what is wrong and what should you do?

Answer 10

Patient suffering from diabetic acidosis and needs insulin

Question 11

Your patient is anxious, coughing and has severe pain in lower jaw what is wrong and what should you do?

Answer 11

Patient having angina attack/ myocardial infarction
Call paramedics
Get patient to emergency facility
Dentist admin nitroglycerin and pain med and oxy
Nitro- angina
Oxy/pain med- myocardial

Question 12

If your patient stops breathing and has no pulse what should you do?

Answer 12

Begin CPR
Call for assist
Cont till help arrives

Question 13

What are 2 types of BP cuffs?

Sphygmomanometer

Answer 13

Aneroid (dial gauge)

Mercury (column-gauge)

Question 14

A patient with a history of Angina Pictoris suffers from what?

Answer 14

Heart disease

Mild severe chest pain

Question 15

What is the appropriate rate of deflation of the BP cuff?

Answer 15

2mm per sec

1 line on gauge

Question 16

What is the normal BP reading?

Answer 16

120/80 ADULT
Systolic normal range- 100-130
Diastolic normal range- 60-90

Question 17

What is the normal temp reading?

Answer 17

98.6 degrees F

Question 18

How long should you leave a thermometer in the mouth?

Answer 18

3 min under tongue & side

Question 19

What are common drug hypersensitivity signs?

Answer 19

Itching 
Swelling 
Skin botching
Runny nose
Watery eyes 
Difficult breathing

Question 20

What are signs of high BP or hypertension?

Answer 20

Rapid pulse 
Shortness of breath
Sweating 
Blushes skin
Anxiety

Question 21

What are compressions of performed when providing CPR?

Answer 21

On the lower half of the sternum w/ the heel of the hand

Question 22

Nitroglycerin is indicated for what kind of disease?

Answer 22

Heart disease

Angina Pictoris