for the entrance test (bro what do u call it) Flashcards
what is first aid?
The immediate or temporary care given to a casualty
what is the role of a first-aider?
- Recognize that an emergency exists
- Decide to act
- Call Emergency Response
Provide care until help arrives.
what does HERO stand for?
Hijas Emergency Response Organization
If the face is pale, raise the _____?
If the face is red, raise the _____?
If the face is pale, raise the tail. (feet)
If the face is red, raise the head.
what is FAKIT?
First Aid Kit
You should give sweets and pinch a person when they faint. True of false?
False
what is convulsion?
An attack of consciousness, usually of violent onset accompanied by the rigidity of the muscles.
what are the symptoms of convulsion?
Jerky movements, bluish discoloration on the face,
what should you do when someone is having a convulsion?
TSB (Tepid Sponge Bath)
Place a cloth soaked in cool tap water on the warmed area.
what is the difference between a seizure and an epilepsy?
A seizure is a one-time thing, while epilepsy is a usual occurrence.
should you control the jerky movements of someone having a seizure? Yes or no?
no you should not. just secure the head, remove items around them, ensure they receive oxygen, always secure the airway, and guarantee the patient’s safety
what is a grand mal seizure?
A grand mal seizure causes a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions. It’s the type of seizure most people picture when they think about seizures.
what are the different stages of a grand mal seizure?
- Aura phase
- tonic + clonic
- recovery
what stage of a grand mal seizure does the patient’s awareness and consciousness begin to decline?
aura phase
what should be done during the aura phase of a grand mal seizure?
Secure the airway and clear surroundings,
Put the cloth in the mouth in this stage to prevent the tongue from being bit.
what should be done during the tonic (stiffening) and clonic (twitching or jerking) stage?
Secure the airway.
Put the cloth in the mouth in this stage to prevent the tongue from being bit.
Secure the safety of the patient
what happens during the recovery stage of a grand mal seizure?
The patient begins to regain consciousness.