Lesson 3 - medical emergencies Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
LOC meaning
A
laco of consciousness
2
Q
types of pain assessments
A
trapezius squeeze
supraorbital pressure
mandibular pressure
sternal rub
squeeze nailbeds
3
Q
Glasgow Coma Scale
A
eye opening response
verbal
motor response
4
Q
whats the max and min glasgow coma scale
A
max is 15
min is 3
5
Q
decerebrate positioning
A
planterflexion
arms by side and hands flexed
6
Q
decorticate positioning
A
planter flexion
elbows flexed
7
Q
seizure
A
no warnin
seconds to minutes
can be caused by a high fever
Protect the patient and call for assistance
8
Q
cardiovascular accidents
A
strokes
occlusion
rupture
transient ischemic attack
9
Q
CVA
A
cardio vascular accidents
10
Q
response to stroke
A
stop
call CODE
call help
monitor signs
11
Q
51
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