Medical Emergencies - 168 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the critical first step in handling a medical emergency?
A
Recognizing the need for assistance
2
Q
How many levels to consciousness are there?
A
4
3
Q
An alert and conscious patient,
A
Responds fully to questions and other stimuli
4
Q
A drowsy patient,
A
responds to loud speaking or gentle physical contact
5
Q
An unconscious patient,
A
reacts only to painful stimuli and does not respond to verbal stimuli
6
Q
A comatose patient,
A
is unresponsive to virtually any stimuli
