Medical Emergencies (Chapter 10)

Question 1

Common medical conditions include:

Answer 1

• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Altered mental status (test AVPU)
• Abdominal pain

Question 2

Four different medical conditions affecting the heart:

Answer 2

• Angina pectoris - temporary attack on the heart—> exertion (pain on exertion)
• Heart attack - permanent attack on the heart for a person at rest
• Cardiac arrest - complete cessation (stop) of the heartbeat
• Congestive Heart Failure - failure of the heart to pump adequately

Question 3

Massachusetts Stroke Scale

Answer 3

1. Facial Droop - Have patient show teeth and smile
2. Arm Drift - The patient closes their eyes and extends both arms straight out for 10 seconds.
3. Speech - Have the patient repeat “The sky is blue in Boston”
4. Eye Deviation - Absent, Partial, Forced deviation
5. Denial / Neglect - Absent, does not recognize their hands

Question 4

Diabetes

Answer 4

caused by the body’s inability to process and use glucose

• If the body does not produce enough insulin, the cells become “starved” for sugar and diabetes results