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RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM 2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Medical emergency - Correct answer-a dire situation when a person's health or life is at risk Heimlich maneuver - Correct answer-an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea - abdominal thrusts given to increase intrathoracic pressure to propel the ...

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RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM 2024 VERIFIED
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Medical emergency - Correct answer-a dire situation when a person's health or life is at risk



Heimlich maneuver - Correct answer-an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because
food is lodged in the trachea - abdominal thrusts given to increase intrathoracic pressure to propel the
lodged object.



CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - Correct answer-refers to medical procedures used when a
person's heart and lungs have stopped working



AED - Correct answer-automated external defibrillator



emergency cart - Correct answer-Also referred to as a crash cart



Negligence - Correct answer-careless neglect, often resulting in injury

, Battery - Correct answer-unlawful touching of another person without consent



Hyperglycemia - Correct answer-excessive sugar in the blood



Hypoglycemia - Correct answer-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood - but you have excessive
insulin.



Asthma - Correct answer-respiratory distress generally exhibits as wheezing, as a result of dilatation of
bronchi on inspiration and collapse of exhalation.



Choking - Correct answer-a complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate action



Heimlich Maneuver on Pregnant Patients - Correct answer-thumb side of fist is placed in the center of
the patient's sternum; second hand covers fist and backwards thrusts are given.



Heimlich Maneuver on Infants - Correct answer-Younger than 1 year - combination of back blows and
chest thrusts is recommended.



Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Correct answer-aka a stroke or brain attack - code needs to be called
immediately to reduce permanent adverse effects of stroke.



Epitaxis - Correct answer-Nose Bleed - patient should lean forward and pinch the affected nostril.



vertigo - Correct answer-Condition of dizziness, "room spinning"



Syncope - Correct answer-"Passing out", loss of consciousness or fainting



Seizures - Correct answer-Caused by a variety of factors and can range from mild to severe.

Patient usually can feel them coming on (referred to as an aura)

When patient feels aura, you are to ensure they are in a safe place where they will not fall or hit their
head or limbs on anything during the seizure and do not place anything in their mouth.

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