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Sudden Illness Flashcards

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Seizure

Root cause of seizures?

A

Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain

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Seizure

Outward symptoms of seizure?

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Muscle stiffness, twitching, limpness

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Seizure

What causes seizures?

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High fever, injury, disease

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Seizure

What’s the first thing you do if you spot someone seizing?

A

Start a timer

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Seizure

Generally, how do you intervene if someone is seizing?

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You don’t. Monitor them.

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Seizure

What’s the general exception when you should do something?

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If they are likely to hurt themselves and you can prevent it

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Seizure

What’s the medical exception when you should do something?

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To keep their airway open

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Seizure

What do you do if they could hurt themself?

A

Try for Recovery Position

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Seizure

What does a mild seizure look like?

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Can be mistaken for day-dreaming

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Seizure

When do you call 911 for a seizure?

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Lasts longer than 5 minutes, several in a row

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Seizure

After a seizure, person is unresponsive, now what?

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If they’re sleeping normally, let them sleep.

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Dehydration in children

Abdominal indication of dehydration?

A

Sharp or persistent abdominal pain

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Dehydration in children

Face indication of dehydration?

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Cries without tears; sunken cheeks or eyes

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Dehydration in children

Skin indication of dehydration?

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Skin remains “tented” if pinched and released

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Assist Giving Medication

First thing you say to assist giving medication?

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Always tell them what you’re about to do

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Assist Giving Medication

What do you do after getting the meds?

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Confirm with person that you have the right meds and dose

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Assist Giving Medication

How do you administer meds to someone?

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You don’t. Bring them the meds, let them admin

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Assist Giving Medication

Why shouldn’t you administer meds to someone?

A

Probably against state law!

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Stroke

Root cause of a stroke?

A

Lack of blood flow to part of the brain

20
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Stroke

What causes a stroke?

A

Likely a blood clot or injury

21
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Stroke

What’s happening to brain cells during a stroke?

A

Brain cells are dying

22
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Stroke

Symptoms of a stroke?

A

Paralasis, facial drooping, confusion, loss of speech

23
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Stroke

Acronym to spot a stroke?

A

F A S T: Face, Arms, Speech, Time

24
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Stroke

Face indications of stroke?

A

Tell them to smile. Look for weakness, especially on one side (drooping)

25
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Stroke

Arms test for spotting a stroke?

A

Arms out parallel to the ground, eyes closed see if one arm drops

26
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Stroke

Secondary arms test for spotting a stroke?

A

Grab their hands, “squeeze my hands”, spot weakness in one side

27
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Stroke

Speech indication of stroke?

A

Strange speech, loss of speech, slurred speech

28
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Stroke

What do you do if you suspect a stroke?

A

Time (T in FAST): note the time for EMS

29
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Stroke

How do you care for someone having a stroke?

A

Call 911 immediately, stay with them, Recovery Position if needed

30
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Stroke

Why do you need to note the time for EMS?

A

Some hospital treatments only work within short time after stroke

31
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Stroke

What are the odds of a stroke if one of the tests is positive?

A

0.75

32
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Shock

What is shock?

A

Insufficient bloodflow –> not enough oxygen and nutrients circulating

33
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Shock

4 causes of shock?

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Massive bleeding, infection, anaphylaxis, any injury

34
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Shock

3 internal signs of shock?

A

Rapid, weak heartbeat, rapid breathing

35
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Shock

3 external signs of shock?

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Cold/clammy skin, nausea, vomiting

36
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Shock

Color change sign of shock?

A

Blue or gray fingernails or lips

37
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Shock

Mental signs of shock?

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Anything altered: unresponsive, confused, restless, irritable, …

38
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Shock

Internal organ danger from shock?

A

All organs aren’t getting what they need, aren’t clearing toxins

39
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Shock

General position for someone in shock?

A

Position of comfort or lie on their back

40
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Shock

Position for unresponsive person in shock?

A

Recovery Position

41
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Shock

What do you do to care for someone in shock?

A

Maintain body temperature (blanket)

42
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Shock

What don’t you do for someone in shock?

A

Give anything orally

43
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Shock

What do you do next?

A

Monitor them! If they don’t improve, call 911.

44
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Opioid Overdose

Signs of opioid overdose?

A

Breathing slowly, maybe only few times a minute

45
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Opioid Overdose

Should you give them naloxone?

A

No, need special training, so Good Samaritan law doesn’t protect you

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