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EXSS 288 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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EXSS 288 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSSyncope - Answers-fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood
supply to the cerebrum
Syncope signs and symptoms - Answers--cool, pale, moist skin
- numbness
-nausea, faint feeling, dizziness
*precedes syncope
-sweating
-vomiting
-head/abdominal pain
Caring for syncope - Answers-- Position on flat surface
- elevate legs 12 inches
- loosen clothing that is restrictive
- check victim
- do not give individual anything eat/drink
- do not splash victim with water/ slap their face
Diabetes - Answers-A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin
or does not use insulin effectively, the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
type 1 diabetes mellitus - Answers-the body produces little or no insulin (have to inject
insulin into their bodies daily)
type 2 diabetes mellitus - Answers-the body produces insulin, but either the cells do not
use the insulin effectively or not enough insulin is produced
Two type of diabetic emergencies: Hyperglycemia - Answers-a condition where the
insulin level in the body is too low
-too much blood glucose
-flushed hot dry skin, fruity breath
-result in diabetic coma
Two type of diabetic emergencies: Hypoglycemia - Answers-a condition where the
insulin level in the body is too high
-too little sugar
-also called insulin shock
-disorientated/nausea/feeling ill
Care for a diabetic emergency - Answers-1) check for any life-threatening conditions
2) conscious, check for non-life threatening conditions
3) look for medical alert tag/ask victim if they have diabetes
,Care for a diabetic emergency (mild hypoglycemia) - Answers-1) give 10-15 g of fast
acting carb
2) measure
3) wait 15 minutes, re-measure
4) if still low give 10-15g of fast acting carb
5) recheck after 15 minutes
6) if still low contact EMS
Care for a diabetic emergency (severe hypoglycemia) - Answers-Call EMS/ glucagon
injection
Care for a diabetic emergency (prevention) - Answers-monitor glucose levels, make
sure level does not fall below 70 mg/dl
Seizures - Answers-1) chronic form of seizure is known as epilepsy
2) victim may experience "aura"
3) range from very severe to muscular contractions that can last several minutes
Types of seizures (partial seizure/absence (petit mal) - Answers-1) altered mental status
for ups to a few minutes
2) brief sudden loss of awareness
Types of seizures (febrile seizures/tonic-clonic (grand mal)) - Answers-1) common for
children under age of 5 and can be triggered by infections of the ear/throat or when an
infant runs a fever over 102
2) typical convulsions that last a few minutes
Signs/symptoms of seizures - Answers-- rise in body temp
- change level of consciousness
- rhythmic jerking of head and limbs
- loss of bladder control
- confusion
-drowsiness
-crying out
- becoming rigid
- holding the breath
- upward rolling of the eyes
Care for seizure - Answers-1) do not hold or restrain victim
2) maintain open airway
3) remove nearby objects that can cause injury
4) after seizure position them on their side so fluid can drain from mouth
5) check for injuries
6) stay with victim until aware
, When to call for a seizure incident? - Answers-1) last longer than 5 minutes
2) first seizure
3) injury happened
4) uncertain of cause
5) pregnant/diabetes/ is a child
6) takes place in water
7) fail to regain consciousness
8) suspect a stroke
BEFAST (stroke) - Answers-Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
Speech
Time (CALL 911)
Care for a stroke - Answers-1) call 911
2) position on one side to allow fluids to drain
3) stay with victim and check vitals until EMS arrives
Commotio Cordis - Answers-A blunt chest injury caused by a sudden, direct blow to the
chest that occurs only during the critical portion of a person's heartbeat.
*accounts for 20% of sudden cardiac death in US
Care for commotio Cordis - Answers-1) early CPR
2) early defibrillation AED
What are some areas of concern for environmental stress? - Answers-1) hyperthermia
2) hypothermia
3) storms w/ lightning
Stroke - Answers-A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow
to an area of the brain is interrupted causing permanent damage to brain tissue
Ways to reduce the risk of a stroke - Answers-1) controlling blood pressure
2) not smoking
3) eating a healthy diet
4) exercise
signs/symptoms of stroke - Answers-1) abnormal behavior
2) weakness on body
3) difficulty speaking
4) blurred vision
5) dizziness
6) loss of consciousness
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