Chapter 17:11 providing first aid for sudden illness – Flashcards
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List 3 first aid treatments for a stroke
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Maintaining respirations, laying the victim flat on the back w/head slightly elevated or on side to allow secretions to drain from the mouth, avoiding any fluids by the mouth
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If early symptoms of fainting are noted, how should you position the victim?
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You should help the victim to lie down or to sit in a chair and position his/her head at the level of the knees
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List 3 points of first aid care for a victim who has fainted
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Keep victim in supine position, loosen any tight clothing and maintain an open airway, use cold water to gently bathe the victim's face
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What is a convulsion?
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A strong involuntary contraction of muscles
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First aid care for the victim with a convulsion is directed at preventing ( )
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Self-injury
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Should a padded tongue blade or soft object be placed between a victim's teeth during a convulsion? Why or why not?
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No, it can cause severe injury to your fingers, and/or damage to the victim's teeth or gums
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Why is it important not to use force or restrain the muscle movements during a convulsion?
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It can make the contractions more severe
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Hypo vs hyperglycemia
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Hypo: excess amount of insulin Hyper: increased level of glucose in the blood
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List 6 S&S of diabetic coma
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Confusion, weakness or dizziness, rapid, deep respirations, dry, flushed skin, nausea or vomiting, sweet fruity odor to the breath
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What is the main treatment for diabetic coma?
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Insulin into the body
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List 6 S&S of insulin shock
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Muscle weakness, restlessness or anxiety, pale, moist skin, mental confusion, diaphoresis, hunger pangs
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What is the main treatment for insulin shock?
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High intake of sugar
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