Emergencies

Question 1

First Aid (purpose)

Answer 1

-to save a life
-reduce pain and suffering
-prevent further injury
-reduce the incidence of permanent disability
-increase the opportunity for an early recovery

Question 2

First Aid (definition)

Answer 2

the immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly becomes ill.

Question 3

First Aid (ways of administering)

Question 4

Crash Cart

Answer 4

a specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications, equipment, and supplies needed to perform lifesaving procedures in an emergency.

Question 5

Dislocation

Answer 5

an injury in which one end of a bone making up a joint is separated or displaced from its normal anatomic position.

Question 6

Sprain

Answer 6

trauma to a joint that causes tearing of ligaments.

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons caused by trauma.

Question 8

Splint

Answer 8

any device that immobilizes a body part.

Question 9

Burn

Answer 9

an injury to the tissue caused by exposure to thermal, chemical electrical, or radioactive agents.

Question 10

Crepitus

Answer 10

a grating sensation caused by fractured bone fragments rubbing against each other.

Question 11

Emergency Medical Services System (EMS)

Answer 11

a network of community resources, equipment, and personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness.

Question 12

Fracture

Answer 12

any break in a bone.

Question 13

Hypothermia

Answer 13

a life-threatening condition in which the temperature of the entire body falls to a dangerously low level.

Question 14

Poison

Answer 14

any substance that causes illness, injury, or death if it enters the body.

Question 15

Pressure point

Answer 15

a site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin and can be compressed against an underlying bone to control bleeding.

Question 16

Seizure

Answer 16

a sudden episode of voluntary muscular contractions and relaxation, often accompanied by changes in sensation, behavior, and level of consciousness.

Question 17

Shock

Answer 17

the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough blood to all the vital organs of the body.

Question 18

Wound

Answer 18

a break in the continuity of an external or internal surface, caused by physical means.

Question 19

Respiratory emergencies

Answer 19

-asthma
-emphysema
-hyperventilation
-stroke
-heart attack

Question 20

Asthma (definition)

Answer 20

a condition characterized by wheezing, coughing, and dyspnea. During an asthma attack the bronchioles constrict and become clogged with mucus.

Question 21

Asthma (cause)

Answer 21

-associated with family history of allergies
-common allergens can trigger an attack (house dust, pollens, molds, animal dander
-nonspecific factors (air pollutants, tobacco smoke, chemical fumes, vigorous exercise, respiratory infections, exposure to cold, emotional stress

Question 22

Status asthmaticus

Answer 22

a severe prolonged asthmatic attack that is life-threatening.

Question 23

Asthma (symptoms)

Answer 23

-cyanosis
-labored breathing (dyspnea)

Question 24

Emphysema (definition)

Question 25

Insulin Shock (causes)

Answer 25

too much insulin in the body and not enough glucose.
-administration of too much insulin
-skipping meals
-unexpected / unplanned exercise

Question 26

Diabetes (definition)

Answer 26

a disease in which the body is unable to use glucose for energy because of a lack of insulin in the body.

Question 27

Type 1 Diabetes

Answer 27

-a severe form
-usually appears during childhood

Question 28

Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 28

-a milder form
-usually appears in adulthood
-90% of individuals with diabetes have type 2

Question 29

Frostbite