Medical emergencies.

Question 1

Vasovagal syncope/faint.

Answer 1

Stop treatment.
Remove any instruments/materials.
Position pt into Trendelenburg position. 
Apply cold compress on forehead.
Administer O2.
Administer glucose +/- atropine sulfate.

Question 2

Epilepsy.

Brief electrical disturbances to the brain’s normal activity.

Answer 2

Stop tx.
Remove anything that can cause them harm.
Position in a lying down position. If on floor place a pillow below the head and place in recovery position.
If the attack lasts more than 10 mins call ambulance.
Administer buccal diazapam.

Question 3

Diabetes Mellitus.

An endocrine condition where the body fails to regulate the bloods glucose levels due to the lack of insulin production.

Answer 3

Type 1:
Stop tx.
Position upright.
Administer O2, administer dextrose +/- glucagon.
Type 2:
Stop tx. 
Position upright. 
Administer the pts own insulin.

Question 4

Asthma.

Chronic inflammatory disorder that is characterised by the reversible obstruction of the airways.

Answer 4

Remove anything that would block the airways.

Administer O2, administer salbutamol nebuliser if pt doesn’t have their own inhaler.

Question 5

Key vital signs.

Answer 5

Temperature 36.6*
Oxygine levels 95-100%
Pulse avr.72 bpm
Blood pressure 120/20
Breaths per minute 12-20 p/minute. 
Skin colour.

Question 6

Where can you find a pulse?

Answer 6

Carotid pulse - neck
Brachial pulse- Crevice of elbow.
Radial pulse- wrist