Chapter 31 Assisting with Emergency Care Flashcards
1
Q
Anaphylaxis
A
A life – threatening sensitivity to an antigen
2
Q
Cardiac arrest
A
Sudden cardiac arrest
3
Q
Convulsion
A
Seizure
4
Q
Fainting
A
The sudden loss of consciousness from in adequate blood supply to the brain
5
Q
First aid
A
Emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives
6
Q
Hemorrhage
A
The excessive loss of blood in a short time
7
Q
Respiratory arrest
A
Reading stops by heart continues for several minutes
8
Q
Seizure
A
Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups; convulsion
9
Q
Shock
A
Results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood
10
Q
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)
A
The heart stop suddenly and without warning; cardiac arrest
