HOSA- Medical Emergencies| 34 questions and answers already graded A+
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Course
EMT HOSA
Institution
Oxford University (OX)
Main topics
Breathing problems
choking
allergic reactions
heart attack
fainting
diabetes/ low blood sugar
Stroke
seizure
What are the signs of breathing problems?
Breathing very fast or slowly
having trouble breathing
noisy breathing- you can hear it
can only make sounds or...
HOSA- Medical Emergencies 34
questions and answers already graded
A+
Main topics - answer Breathing problems
choking
allergic reactions
heart attack
fainting
diabetes/ low blood sugar
Stroke
seizure
What are the signs of breathing problems? - answer Breathing very fast or slowly
having trouble breathing
noisy breathing- you can hear it
can only make sounds or speak no more than a few words
What are the actions for assembling and using an inhaler? - answer Shake medicine
put medicine canister into mouthpiece
remove mouthpiece cap
Attach it to spacer- if one is available
How to help someone use an inhaler? - answer Tilt there head back slightly
, breath out slowly
place inhaler and spacer in mouth
push down on medicine container
breath in deeply and slowly
hold breath for for 10 seconds
breath out slowly
What are your actions for helping someone with breathing problems? - answer Make sure scene
is safe
ask the person if you may help
If they say yes ask if they have
medicine
If they have medicine get it out and assemble it for them
call 911 if:
the person has no medicine
is still struggling after taking medicine
if breathing gets worse
if they have trouble speaking
if the person becomes unresponsive
How do you know if someone airway is mildly blocked and what should you do? - answer They
can make sounds or talk
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