567. Chapter 20 test

Question 1

a substance present in animal cells and body fluids

Answer 1

Cholesterol

Question 2

fatty deposits on blood vessel walls

Answer 2

Plaque

Question 3

combination of amino acids that are essential for all living cells

Answer 3

Protein

Question 4

procedure to maintain breathing and circulation in a person experiencing cardiac arrest

Answer 4

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Question 5

strong, rapid heartbeats

Answer 5

Palpitations

Question 6

breastbone

Answer 6

Sternum

Question 7

a condition resulting from an abnormality in the brain

Answer 7

Seizure

Question 8

excessive loss of blood in a short period of time

Answer 8

Hemorrhage

Question 9

a subtle sensation that often precedes a seizure

Answer 9

Aura

Question 10

a condition in which vital organs in the body are not getting enough blood and oxygen to maintain good function.

Answer 10

Shock

Question 11

List 10 symptoms of a heart attack

Answer 11

• Chest pain, which may spread to the shoulder; neck or arms
• difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
• palpitations
• Nausea
• anxiety
• stomach upset or pain
• weakness, fatigue
• pale coloring of the skin
• cold, clammy skin- Sweating (diaphoresis)
• rapid, weak, irregular pulse

Question 12

the heartbeat and circulation have stopped

Answer 12

Cardiac Arrest

Question 13

Adult CPR

Answer 13

2” inches

30-2

Question 14

List 4 symptoms of Cardiac arrest.

Answer 14

• no pulse
• lack of normal breathing
• cool, pale, gray color of the skin and blue lips
• loss of consciousness

Question 15

When should CPR be started?

Answer 15

They have no pulse

Question 16

List 4 reasons people choke.

Answer 16

• Their bites of meat/food are too large or poorly chewed.
• They talk or laugh too much while eating.
• Their dentures do not fit well.
• They have a chronic illness or stroke, which is causing weakness and difficulty with swallowing.

Question 17

List 7 signs of airway obstruction.

Answer 17

• They will usually grab or gesture at their throat.
• The resident can speak, breathe, and cough but may have difficulty breathing and may not be getting enough oxygen.
• The resident’s skin, lips, and nails look bluish.
• The resident has difficult, noisy breathing or is not breathing at all.
• The resident cannot speak.
• The resident may become unconscious.
• The resident cannot cough with force.

Question 18

What is the difference between partial and complete airway obstruction?

Answer 18

They can speak, breathe and cough

Question 19

What are two signs of a partial seizure?

Answer 19

• a dazed, blank look

- jerking movements of a specific body part.

Question 20

4 signs of a seizure

Answer 20

lose consciousness
fall
have massive muscle spasms
be incontinent of urine or stool

Question 21

6 causes of shock.

Answer 21

• an allergic reaction
• an injury or wound
• a heart problem or heart attack
• a severe infection
• serious internal bleeding
• serious external bleeding

Question 22

8 symptoms of shock

Answer 22

• Pale bluish skin color
• skin cool to the touch
• vomiting
• unusually great thirst
• weak, rapid pulse
• decreased blood pressure
• increased respirations
• periods of unconsciousness

Question 23

how much blood loss can cause shock?

Answer 23

1-2 quarts

Question 24

when is it okay to move a patient in shock or hemorrhaging?

Answer 24

if they are vomiting

Question 25

what position should they be put in?

Answer 25

on their side

Question 26

what are 5 possible signs of internal bleeding?

Answer 26

- may vomit blood - cough up blood - have blood in the urine/stool - may complain of pain - lose consciousness/ go into shock

Question 27

what do you do in the event of external bleeding besides stay a calm and reassure the patient?

Answer 27

- Place a clean cloth over the bleeding wound. - Put pressure on the wound with the palm of your hand until the bleeding stops - If possible, elevate the wound over the heart