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1
Q

The patient is in acute respiratory distress what should you do?

A

Loosen their clothing
Place is supine position
Call for help, dentist, paramedics & patients MD

2
Q

What does BP measure?

A

BP measures amnt of blood pumped by the heart at any given time

3
Q

What is the #1 medication agent for unconscious and breathing patients?

A

Oxygen 100%

4
Q

Where is the carotid pulse?

A

At the neck
(Location for pulse check)
ON ADULTS

5
Q

Can the assistant turn on and administer gases of the nitrous oxide unit?

A

YES

only if using the unit for emergency admin of oxy

6
Q

What is the adult rescue breathing ratio and rate?

A

1 breath every 5 sec
1:5 ratio
12 breaths per min

7
Q

What is the appropriate procedure to follow if your patient is hyperventilating?

A

Reassure patient
Have them breathe into a bag to build up the carbon dioxide level
Hold their breath and breathe slowly and calmly

8
Q

What is a concern for your patient after they have had an epileptic seizure?

A

They can have respiratory arrest
Maintain an open airway
Monitor breathing
Prevent patient from injury during and after seizure

9
Q

How can you tell the difference between and angina attack and a myocardial infarction?

A

Angina= relieved by nitroglycerin (2-3min)

If after nitroglycerin admin pain is still present or more severe then treat as myocardial infarction

10
Q

Your patient has a fruity or acetone smelling breath and complains of being very thirsty what is wrong and what should you do?

A

Patient suffering from diabetic acidosis and needs insulin

11
Q

Your patient is anxious, coughing and has severe pain in lower jaw what is wrong and what should you do?

A

Patient having angina attack/ myocardial infarction
Call paramedics
Get patient to emergency facility
Dentist admin nitroglycerin and pain med and oxy
Nitro- angina
Oxy/pain med- myocardial

12
Q

If your patient stops breathing and has no pulse what should you do?

A

Begin CPR
Call for assist
Cont till help arrives

13
Q

What are 2 types of BP cuffs?

Sphygmomanometer

A

Aneroid (dial gauge)

Mercury (column-gauge)

14
Q

A patient with a history of Angina Pictoris suffers from what?

A

Heart disease

Mild severe chest pain

15
Q

What is the appropriate rate of deflation of the BP cuff?

A

2mm per sec

1 line on gauge

16
Q

What is the normal BP reading?

A

120/80 ADULT
Systolic normal range- 100-130
Diastolic normal range- 60-90

17
Q

What is the normal temp reading?

A

98.6 degrees F

18
Q

How long should you leave a thermometer in the mouth?

A

3 min under tongue & side

19
Q

What are common drug hypersensitivity signs?

A
Itching 
Swelling 
Skin botching
Runny nose
Watery eyes 
Difficult breathing
20
Q

What are signs of high BP or hypertension?

A
Rapid pulse 
Shortness of breath
Sweating 
Blushes skin
Anxiety
21
Q

What are compressions of performed when providing CPR?

A

On the lower half of the sternum w/ the heel of the hand

22
Q

Nitroglycerin is indicated for what kind of disease?

A

Heart disease

Angina Pictoris