Medical Emergencies Flashcard

Front

M.R. is having a severe allergic reaction and asked you to help administer epinephrine. Which steps would you take to administer the epinephrine? Options: take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 3 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds, You are not allowed to administer epinephrine as a first aid provider, take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the upper arm, hold in place for 2 seconds, pull the pen out at an angle, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds, firmly press the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 10 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 3 seconds

Back

take off the safety cap, firmly press the tip of the injector into the side of the thigh, hold in place for 3 seconds, pull the pen straight out, and rub the injection site for 10 seconds

Front

You are eating lunch with your friends and someone at the next table starts yelling for help. You look over and the other person at their table is clutching their neck with both hands. What action should you take?

Back

stand behind the person, wrap your hands around their waist, put your fist slightly above their bellybutton, and give thrusts

Front

Sudden cardiac arrest is a ___ problem and a heart attack is a ___ problem.

Back

rhythm, clot

Front

Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have less typical signs of a heart attack. These may include: nausea or vomiting and an uncomfortable feeling in the jaw, neck, or back

Back

nausea or vomiting and an uncomfortable feeling in the jaw, neck, or back

Front

Which of the following would you give to someone with low blood sugar? diet coke, you wouldn't give them anything, even if they can sit up and talk to you, water, orange juice

Back

orange juice

Front

Why must you phone 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect someone is having a stroke?

Back

the brain cannot go without blood flow for long and treatment can only be given in the first hours after symptoms start

Front

The warning signs of ___ include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Back

stroke

Front

What is the very first action you take when you think someone needs first aid?

Back

see if the scene is safe

Front

You should wash your hands for at least

Back

20 seconds.

Front

When assessing the scene, you should consider which of the following?
- danger to yourself and others
- how many people are injured or ill
- where the nearest telephone is
- you should consider all of these

Back

you should consider all of these