common medical emergencies in DO

Question 1

what is bronchospasm

Answer 1

partial obstruction of an airway . can progress to an asthma attack

Question 2

treatment for bronchospasm

Answer 2

administer bronchodilator, watch for cyanosis

Question 3

cyanosis

Answer 3

bluish discoloration of lips and nails

Question 4

asthma attack

Answer 4

narrowing of bronchioles which causes breathlessness and wheezing

Question 5

signs and symptoms of asthma

Answer 5

coughing, wheezing, anxiety, pallor, cyanosis

Question 6

signs and symptoms of obstructed airways

Answer 6

grasping at the throat, ineffective cough, high pitched breathing sound

Question 7

partial airway

Answer 7

partially occluded airflow to the lungs is impeded and sounds such as snoring, gurgling and crowing are emitted.

Question 8

total airway

Answer 8

totally obstructed airway characterized by a lack of sounds or no evidence of any sound

Question 9

the universal sign for choking

Answer 9

person grasps or clutches his or her throat

Question 10

most common allergic reaction in dental offices

Answer 10

latex allergy

Question 11

an allergic reaction also referred as

Answer 11

hypersensitivity

Question 12

edema

Answer 12

swelling

Question 13

erythema

Answer 13

redness

Question 14

what is an anaphylactic shock

Answer 14

a severe allergic reaction to a foreign substance in the blood

Question 15

anaphylactic signs and symptoms

Answer 15

extreme swelling, rash, bp drops, choking or coughing, swelling in the larynx & bronchi which causes airflow in breathing.

Question 16

treatment for anaphylactic shock

Answer 16

specific allergy drug ( epinephrine)

Question 17

signs and symptoms for hyperventilating

Answer 17

rapid shallow breathing, light-headed, tightness in the chest, panic

Question 18

treatment for hyperventilation

Answer 18

calm patient using a quiet tone, ask the patient to breathe into a paper bag

Question 19

Angina pectoris (aka angina)

Answer 19

result of decreased blood flow to the heart and narrowing of the arteries

Question 20

a heart attack also referred as

Answer 20

myocardial infarction

Question 21

nitroglycerin forms

Answer 21

tablet, spray, injections, transdermal patches

Question 22

what is a heart attack

Answer 22

occurs when the coronary arteries become blocked or severely narrowed

Question 23

heart attack treatment

Answer 23

call 911, give o2, nitroglycerin spray or pills

Question 24

CPR stands for

Answer 24

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 25

rate of compressions for an adult is

Answer 25

80-100 compressions per minute

Question 26

A

Answer 26

airway; open the airway by the tilt-lift method

Question 27

B

Answer 27

breathing; check for rising and fall of the chest

Question 28

C

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circulation; is monitored to determine whether the heart is beating

Question 29

how to do chest compressions

Answer 29

the heel of your hand should be placed on the center of the chest between the nipple line.

Question 30

t/f; denture aids in making an airtight seal. An airtight seal is important for ventilating the lungs adequately

Answer 30

true

Question 31

stroke aka

Answer 31

cerebrovascular accident

Question 32

define stroke

Answer 32

a sudden interruption of the blood flow to the brain

Question 33

signs and symptoms of a stroke

Answer 33

dizziness, confusion, headache, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the body

Question 34

most common emergency in the dental office

Answer 34

syncope aka fainting

Question 35

treatment for syncope (fainting)

Answer 35

place patient in Trendelenburg position feet slightly higher than the head. administer spirits of ammonia if the patient isn't revived

Question 36

what are diabetes

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a metabolic disorder that results from disturbances in the body normal insulin mechanism

Question 37

type I (juvenile diabetes)

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most serve, ages between 10-16. | Regular injections or insulin needed

Question 38

type II

Answer 38

Can be controlled with diet and medications, usually in adults/obese/middle ages

Question 39

hyperglycemia

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too much blood sugar

Question 40

hypoglycemia

Answer 40

too little blood sugar

Question 41

signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and treatment

Answer 41

fruit-like smell, warm, dry skin, dry mouth, rapid and weak pulse. Patient needs insulin

Question 42

signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and treatment

Answer 42

nervous, confused, hungry, personality changes, weakness, cold sweats. Give sugar or orange juice

Question 43

sezuire aka

Answer 43

convulsions

Question 44

signs and symptoms of a seizure

Answer 44

involuntary spasmodic/muscle twitching

Question 45

grand mal seizure

Answer 45

most common last 3-5 minutes, a person becomes unconscious

Question 46

petit mal seizure

Answer 46

most often occurs in children, lasts 5-10 secs | patient may have blank dazed look with twitchy eyelids

Question 47

a most common drug used to treat epilepsy

Answer 47

Dilantin

Question 48

gel foam

Answer 48

gelatin-based sponge material, placed in an open socket or wound

Question 49

oxygel

Answer 49

oxidized regenerated cellulose that releases cellulosic acid. Places in dry socket

Question 50

surgicel

Answer 50

oxidized regenerated cellulose applied as gauze in the socket

Question 51

tannic acid

Answer 51

tea bag is helpful when at home

Question 52

avulsed tooth

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a tooth that is knocked out of a socket by force

Question 53

alveolitis AKA dry socket

Answer 53

occurs after an extraction, nerve endings over the bone become exposed.

Question 54

soft tissue injury

Answer 54

electrical burns from biting electrical cord, sharp instruments in the mouth