Fainting (pg 225)

Question 1

What is fainting?

Answer 1

Temporary reduction in blood supply

Question 2

What are causes of fainting?

Answer 2

Injury
Illness
Fatigue
Long time in hot, stuffy environment
Long time standing still
Dehydration

Question 3

What are symptoms of fainting?

Answer 3

Nausea
Blurred vision
Black spots in eyes

Question 4

What are signs of fainting?

Answer 4

Pale face
Cold clammy skin
Sweat on face, neck & hands
Brief unconsciousness
Shallow breathing
Weak pulse

Question 5

What are treatments before fainting?

Answer 5

Reassure patient
Breath deep & slow
Lay patient down
Raise legs
Loosen tight clothing
Ask bystanders to leave
Sip water

Question 6

What are treatments during fainting?

Answer 6

Lay patient down
Raise legs
Check airway & breathing
If breathing normal but are slow to come around, put in recovery position & call 999