Sudden Illness

Question 1

Seizure

Root cause of seizures?

Answer 1

Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain

Question 2

Seizure

Outward symptoms of seizure?

Answer 2

Muscle stiffness, twitching, limpness

Question 3

Seizure

What causes seizures?

Answer 3

High fever, injury, disease

Question 4

Seizure

What’s the first thing you do if you spot someone seizing?

Answer 4

Start a timer

Question 5

Seizure

Generally, how do you intervene if someone is seizing?

Answer 5

You don’t. Monitor them.

Question 6

Seizure

What’s the general exception when you should do something?

Answer 6

If they are likely to hurt themselves and you can prevent it

Question 7

Seizure

What’s the medical exception when you should do something?

Answer 7

To keep their airway open

Question 8

Seizure

What do you do if they could hurt themself?

Answer 8

Try for Recovery Position

Question 9

Seizure

What does a mild seizure look like?

Answer 9

Can be mistaken for day-dreaming

Question 10

Seizure

When do you call 911 for a seizure?

Answer 10

Lasts longer than 5 minutes, several in a row

Question 11

Seizure

After a seizure, person is unresponsive, now what?

Answer 11

If they’re sleeping normally, let them sleep.

Question 12

Dehydration in children

Abdominal indication of dehydration?

Answer 12

Sharp or persistent abdominal pain

Question 13

Dehydration in children

Face indication of dehydration?

Answer 13

Cries without tears; sunken cheeks or eyes

Question 14

Dehydration in children

Skin indication of dehydration?

Answer 14

Skin remains “tented” if pinched and released

Question 15

Assist Giving Medication

First thing you say to assist giving medication?

Answer 15

Always tell them what you’re about to do

Question 16

Assist Giving Medication

What do you do after getting the meds?

Answer 16

Confirm with person that you have the right meds and dose

Question 17

Assist Giving Medication

How do you administer meds to someone?

Answer 17

You don’t. Bring them the meds, let them admin

Question 18

Assist Giving Medication

Why shouldn’t you administer meds to someone?

Answer 18

Probably against state law!

Question 19

Stroke

Root cause of a stroke?

Answer 19

Lack of blood flow to part of the brain

Question 20

Stroke

What causes a stroke?

Answer 20

Likely a blood clot or injury

Question 21

Stroke

What’s happening to brain cells during a stroke?

Answer 21

Brain cells are dying

Question 22

Stroke

Symptoms of a stroke?

Answer 22

Paralasis, facial drooping, confusion, loss of speech

Question 23

Stroke

Acronym to spot a stroke?

Answer 23

F A S T: Face, Arms, Speech, Time

Question 24

Stroke

Face indications of stroke?

Answer 24

Tell them to smile. Look for weakness, especially on one side (drooping)

Question 25

# *Stroke* Arms test for spotting a stroke?

Answer 25

Arms out parallel to the ground, eyes closed see if one arm drops

Question 26

# *Stroke* Secondary arms test for spotting a stroke?

Answer 26

Grab their hands, "squeeze my hands", spot weakness in one side

Question 27

# *Stroke* Speech indication of stroke?

Answer 27

Strange speech, loss of speech, slurred speech

Question 28

# *Stroke* What do you do if you suspect a stroke?

Answer 28

Time (T in FAST): note the time for EMS

Question 29

# *Stroke* How do you care for someone having a stroke?

Answer 29

Call 911 immediately, stay with them, Recovery Position if needed

Question 30

# *Stroke* Why do you need to note the time for EMS?

Answer 30

Some hospital treatments only work within short time after stroke

Question 31

# *Stroke* What are the odds of a stroke if one of the tests is positive?

Answer 31

0.75

Question 32

# *Shock* What is shock?

Answer 32

Insufficient bloodflow --> not enough oxygen and nutrients circulating

Question 33

# *Shock* 4 causes of shock?

Answer 33

Massive bleeding, infection, anaphylaxis, any injury

Question 34

# *Shock* 3 internal signs of shock?

Answer 34

Rapid, weak heartbeat, rapid breathing

Question 35

# *Shock* 3 external signs of shock?

Answer 35

Cold/clammy skin, nausea, vomiting

Question 36

# *Shock* Color change sign of shock?

Answer 36

Blue or gray fingernails or lips

Question 37

# *Shock* Mental signs of shock?

Answer 37

Anything altered: unresponsive, confused, restless, irritable, ...

Question 38

# *Shock* Internal organ danger from shock?

Answer 38

All organs aren't getting what they need, aren't clearing toxins

Question 39

# *Shock* General position for someone in shock?

Answer 39

Position of comfort or lie on their back

Question 40

# *Shock* Position for unresponsive person in shock?

Answer 40

Recovery Position

Question 41

# *Shock* What do you do to care for someone in shock?

Answer 41

Maintain body temperature (blanket)

Question 42

# *Shock* What don't you do for someone in shock?

Answer 42

Give anything orally

Question 43

# *Shock* What do you do next?

Answer 43

Monitor them! If they don't improve, call 911.

Question 44

# *Opioid Overdose* Signs of opioid overdose?

Answer 44

Breathing slowly, maybe only few times a minute

Question 45

# *Opioid Overdose* Should you give them naloxone?

Answer 45

No, need special training, so Good Samaritan law doesn't protect you