Shock, fainting, unconsciousness and choking.

Question 1

Define the following terms

1. Hypovolemic shock
2. Anaphylactic shock
3. Cardiogenic shock
4. Neurogenic shock
5. Psychogenic shock
6. Toxogenic shock

Answer 1

1. Develops due to serious loss of blood or fluids
2. Due to severe allergic reaction
3. Heart disfunction
4. Damage to the nervous system
5. Psychological shock
6. Develops due to infection. Difficult to reverse.

Question 2

If the casualty is unconscious but still breathing, one should:

Answer 2

Place them in a “sleeping” position, on their side.

Question 3

Two common causes of airway obstruction:

Answer 3

Tongue.

Allergies, or choking on food.

Question 4

The Heimlich manoeuvre should only be exercised on ages older than?

Answer 4

1 year.