Modules (11-14)

Question 1

A __________ is a loss of blood.

Answer 1

Hemorrhage

Question 2

What are the 4 classes of hemorrhage?

Answer 2

1. Loss of 15% blood volume. No change in vital signs.
2. Loss of 15-30% blood volume. Blood transfusion isn’t usually necessary, but may need Saline solution (salt water). Rapid heart beat.
3. Loss of 30-40% blood volume. Blood transfusions are necessary. Drop in blood pressure with rapid heart beat.
4. Loss of 40% blood volume. Resuscitation is necessary for death prevention.

Question 3

__________ are very common. Whether it’s a hot day or a minor fall nosebleeds are not a serious medical problem.

Answer 3

Nosebleeds

Question 4

___________ is a syndrome which results from low blood sugar.

Answer 4

Hypoglycemia

Question 5

What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Answer 5

1) Anxiety
2) fatigue
3) heart palpitations
4) hunger
5) irritability
6) pale skin
7) shakiness
8) sweating
9) tingling sensation around the mouth (may vary from person-to-person).

Question 6

How do you treat hypoglycemia?

Answer 6

Provide a rapid clinical relief with oral glucose tablets.
If glucose tablets aren’t available, provide other foods and liquids containing sugars (fructose, sucrose, and oligonucleotides).