Chapter 20

Question 1

asthma attacks can often be triggered by what?

Answer 1

exposed to stress

Question 2

signs and symptoms of shock

Answer 2

restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, tachycardia, pallor, cold/clammy skin, decreased blood pressure

Question 3

shock

Answer 3

profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance, failure of circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion to vital organs

Question 4

aura

Answer 4

subjective sensation or phenomenon that precedes the onset of a paroxysmal attack

Question 5

automatic external defibrillator

Answer 5

device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate

Question 6

cerebrovascular accident

Answer 6

sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain

Question 7

mild allergic reactions

Answer 7

itching, hives, nausea, vomiting

Question 8

what are the warning signs of a stroke?

Answer 8

paralysis, slurred speech, dizziness, LOC, loss of vision

Question 9

if a dressing on a wound becomes saturated, what should be done?

Answer 9

dressing should not be removed, apply pressure with sterile bandage/gauze

Question 10

the initial process of CPR should being with what?

Answer 10

30 compressions, 2 inches deep

Question 11

CPR

Answer 11

artificial substitution of heart and lung action

Question 12

what does a patient with hyperglycemia need?

Answer 12

insulin

Question 13

wounds

Answer 13

bodily injuries caused by physical means with disruption of the normal continuity of structures

Question 14

symptoms of hypoglycemia

Answer 14

hungry, weak, shaky, sweaty, confused, irritable

Question 15

what is the CPR ratio for infants?

Answer 15

15/2

Question 16

hemorrhage

Answer 16

escape of blood from the vessels

Question 17

what are the three basic steps a healthcare worker should follow in the event of a seizure?

Answer 17

stay with patient
lay them down, support the head
turn patient on their side

Question 18

cardiac arrest

Answer 18

sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation

Question 19

wound dehiscence

Answer 19

separation of the layers of a abdominal surgical wound

Question 20

why should the patient be assisted to a recumbent position with the feet elevated in the case of syncope?

Answer 20

increasing blood flow

Question 21

ventricular fibrillation

Answer 21

disorganized cardiac rhythm

Question 22

serious allergic reactions

Answer 22

shock, cardiac arrest, laryngeal edema

Question 23

priorities when working with patients in emergent situations

Answer 23

ensure airway
control bleeding
prevent/treat shock
attend to wounds/fractures
emotional support
reevaulate

Question 24

what should you note regarding a seizure that may be helpful to a patients caregiver?

Answer 24

when seizure began
symptoms following seizure
one sided/two sided
which body parts were involved

Question 25

what findings in an alert or drowsy patient can signify a deteriorating head injury?

Answer 25

irritability, lethargy, slow pulse, slow respirations

Question 26

different types of shock

Answer 26

hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, vasogenic

Question 27

what is a DNR?

Answer 27

order from patient or patients family to not intervene in a medical emergency

Question 28

urticaria

Answer 28

vascular reaction, upper dermis, localized edema, (HIVES)

Question 29

what should the rescuer do on realization that a patient has experienced cardiac arrest?

Answer 29

initiate appropriate chain of events

Question 30

patients who are experiencing cardiac arrest generally report what?

Answer 30

crushing chest pain

Question 31

what is the difference between one person and two person CPR?

Answer 31

one person: multitask two person: periodic switch of tasks