medical emergency Flashcards
1
Q
in emergency, carotid artery is the best artery to access pulse
A
2
Q
compression
A
100-120 per minss
3
Q
compression ratio for adult
A
30:2
2 inches depth
4
Q
compression ratio for child
A
1 person : 30:2
2 person: 15:2
5
Q
tredelenburg position
A
feet higher than head
6
Q
syncope
A
smell amonia
7
Q
most severe kind of allergic reaction
A
anaphylaxis
adminiter epinephrine
8
Q
when asthma attacks
A
put pt in SEATED position
9
Q
alkalosis
A
caused by low CO2
hyperventilation
10
Q
hyperventilation
A
don’t use oxygen
11
Q
Heimlick maneuver
A
abdominant thrust
12
Q
angina
A
provide nitroglycerin every 3-5 mins
up to 3 doses
13
Q
pre seizure signs includes an AURA feeling by pt
A
change of taste, headache, lost of conciousness
14
Q
hyperglycemia
A
fruity breath
frequent urination
thrist
15
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