exam 3 pt. 4

Question 1

How should we communicate with children and older adults.

Answer 1

Move in slowly and at eye level
Keep voice calm
Smile and use name
Talk slowly and distinctly
Use words they understand
Explain what you are going to do
Communicate openly
Calm family
Get consent (so first)

Question 2

When Is abdominal pain considered serious?

Answer 2

Sudden onset of severe pain
Pain worsen with time
Excessive vomiting and diarrhea
Blood in vomit or stool
Bloated/ swollen abdomen
Change in level of consciousness
signs/symptoms of shock and dehydration

Question 3

What are some signs and signals of child abuse

Answer 3

Injury does not fit cause of injury
Fractions in children younger than 2 (unexplained)
Bruises/ burns in unusual shape
Injuries to genitalia, pain when child sits
More injuries than typical for age

Question 4

pink eye, inflammation of the eye

Answer 4

conjunctivitis

Question 5

sudden infant death syndrome, the sudden, unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause even after a complete investigation.

Answer 5

SIDS

Question 6

an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.

Answer 6

fever

Question 7

what is the temperature of a fever and high fever?

Answer 7

Body temperature above 100.4 (fever)
High fever - 103

Question 8

Explain the acronym B.R.A.T.

Answer 8

Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast
Used when someone is vomiting and diarrhea and cannot keep solid food down

Question 9

Explain the steps to caring for vomiting victims.

Answer 9

Lay on their side
Halt solid foods for 24 hours
Give clear fluids
Introduce liquids slowly
After 12-24 hours with no vomiting, slowly reintroduce normal diet

Question 10

Absence or loss of motor, sensory, or mental function

Answer 10

disability

Question 11

Explain modified check-call care used in remote situation

Answer 11

Check- check to get information to act (scene safety, person or persons, resources)
Call is more difficult- Make a plan, execute the plan
Care- Check the scene, check the person for life, check for resources

Question 12

DAMAGE OR REDUCTION IN QUALITY, QUANTITY, VALUE OR STRENGTH OF FUNCTION

Answer 12

impairment

Question 13

CARDIAC CHAIN OF SURVIVAL

Answer 13

CALL 911
EARLY CPR
EARLY AED
GIVE CARE

Question 14

EMS SURVIVAL

Answer 14

RECOGNIZE THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS
DECIDE TO ACT
ACTIVATE EMS SYSTEM
GIVE CARE

Question 15

In remote areas

Answer 15

check for danger, send signals (smoke, auditory), know landmarks and direction when in nature

Question 16

Leaving a person alone-

Answer 16

Write down route and departure time and expected return time
Provide enough food and water
Provide shelter and clothing
Recheck splints or bandages
Reassure if conscious
If unconscious, place in recovery position

Question 17

SIDS stats

Answer 17

2300 die every year, 3rd leading cause of deaths for 1 month to 1 year, happens most often between 4 weeks and 7 months, occurs while sleeping (stomach)