Ch.43 Emergency Care

Question 1

Anaphylaxis

Answer 1

A life threatening sensitivity to an antigen

Question 2

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 2

An emergency procedure performed when the heart and breathing stops

Question 3

Convulsion/Seizure

Answer 3

Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain; convulsion

Question 4

Fainting

Answer 4

The sudden loss of consciousness from an adequate blood supply to the brain; syncope

Question 5

First Aid

Answer 5

The emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives

Question 6

Hemorrhage

Answer 6

The excessive loss of blood in a short time

Question 7

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)/Cardiac Arrest

Answer 7

The heart stops suddenly and without warning; cardiac arrest

Question 8

Shock

Answer 8

Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood

Question 9

Resuscitate

Answer 9

To revive from apparent death or unconsciousness using emergency measures

Question 10

Respiratory Arrest

Answer 10

breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes