Medical Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

overdose

Answer 1

give oxygen, call 911

Question 2

anaphylactic shock

Answer 2

place PT in supine position, give oxygen, give EPI injection

Question 3

epilepsy

Answer 3

protect PT from falling and self harm, remove from dental chair onto floor

Question 4

what is epilepsy

Answer 4

uncontrollable muscular contractions and relaxation, a disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures

Question 5

what is anaphylactic shock

Answer 5

occurs when there is an allergic reaction

Question 6

how to help a choking victim

Answer 6

put PT on floor, attempt finger sweep, apply firm upward thrust

Question 7

if PT is conscious

Answer 7

preform heimlich maneuver

Question 8

asthma

Answer 8

give antihistamine, call 911, give EPI

Question 9

what is asthma

Answer 9

histamine is released in the body

Question 10

Hyperventilation

Answer 10

ask PT to breath in bag

Question 11

what is hyperventilation

Answer 11

is a condition in which PTs start to breathe very fast due to low levels of carbon dioxide

Question 12

emphysema

Answer 12

oxygen therapy is required

Question 13

what is emphysema

Answer 13

lung condition that causes shortness of breathe

Question 14

diabetic PTs

Answer 14

ask pt when they last ate, avoid stress, monitor pt

Question 15

angina pectoris

Answer 15

give nitroglycerin tablet under the tongue, give oxygen, call 911 if not subsiding

Question 16

what is angina pectoris

Answer 16

heart is unable to receive oxygen, symptoms are dull aching pain in the chest radiating to the lower jaw, left shoulder, and left arm

Question 17

anemia

Answer 17

have low blood cell counts which impact blood clotting and healing process

Question 18

scarlet fever

Answer 18

recommended to take antibiotics, premed is required prior to dental treatment

Question 19

rheumatic fever

Answer 19

premed

Question 20

artificial joint

Answer 20

premed

Question 21

ulcer

Answer 21

PT should be using acid reducing meds

Question 22

hemorrhage

Answer 22

excess bleeding occurs

Question 23

myocardial infraction

Answer 23

heart cells die

Question 24

syncope

Answer 24

fainting, temporary decrease in blood flow or oxygen to the brain

Question 25

nitrous oxide & oxygen equipment

Answer 25

nitrous oxide cylinder(blue in color), oxygen cylinder(green), pressure gauge, flowmeters, emergency air intake valve, nasal hood

Question 26

pressure gauge

Answer 26

indicates the pressure in psi

Question 27

flowmeters

Answer 27

measures quantity of gas being delivered

Question 28

emergency air intake valve

Answer 28

provides atmospheric air

Question 29

nasal hood

Answer 29

also called nosepiece mask

Question 30

administration of nitrous oxide

Answer 30

always monitor BP an pulse during sedation, check equipment before use, start oxygen(5 liters per min for a few mins), start nitrous oxide after oxygen with approximately 1 liter increment(range: 5-8 liters), never more than 50% level nitrous oxide administered, inform PT that they may experience a tingling feeling in the hands and feet, administer 100% oxygen 3-5 min after treatment, PT sit for few mins before leaving

Question 31

Cardiac arrest

Answer 31

start BLS procedure