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CNA Unit 52
Reponse to Basic Emergency
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Nursing
Not Applicable
09/07/2012

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Term
Emergency 
Definition
is any unexpected situation that requires immediate action and mecdical attention.
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmanory Resuscitation
Term
EMS
Definition
Emergency Medical Services
Term
Emergency situation can occur at any time to anyone :
Definition
  • Automobile accidents
  • Brain attacks (strokes)
  • Suddenly feeling weak
  • Fainting and falling
Term
Priorities of Emergency
Definition

Airway      : obstructed or unobstruced

Breathing  : is the victim able to breathe

Circulation : is the heart beating, is there bleeding

Term
Most common of opening the airway
Definition

head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver

Term
Used to  open airway of  patient with kwown or suspected neck injuries :
Definition
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Term
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction
Definition
tongue falling back into the throat
Term
During opening airway patient lying in 
Definition
supine position and always remove pillow
Term
Place one hand on the forehead. Place the fingers of the opposite hand below the center of the jaw bone, directly under the chin. Tilt the head back gently. This method is called :
Definition

Head-Tilt Chin Maneuver.

 

Term
Head and neck are kept in neutral in-line position. Position your finger at the angle of the  jaw, pushing it upward and forward. Avoid twisting the neck, back, or spine during movement.
Definition
Jaw-thrust maneuver
Term
Mouth to mouth resuscitation
Definition

Part of the CPR when the patient stops breathing, his respiration should be sustained by artificial means to prevent brain damage and other complication

Risk : disease transmission 

Term
For  infection control, adjunctive devices are used for maintain airway is
Definition

pocket mask

The mask has special valve that prevents the patient's exhaled air and secretions from entering the caregiver's mouth.

Term
Room air contains approximately
Definition

21% oxygen

You do not use  all the oxygen you take in when you breathe, you exhale extra oxygen, so there is more than enough for the patient to use during mask to mouth resuscitation.

Term
During mask to mouth ventilation, to see how well the patient is being oxygenated by 
Definition
monitoring the color of the patient's lips.
Term
Mouth to nose resuscitation
Definition
  1. Rescuer's choice
  2. Jaw clenched tight
  3. When resuscitating in deep water
  4. Major mouth/jaw injuries
Term
Mouth to stoma ensure by
Definition
  1. Sealed around the stoma
  2. The stoma or tube is not block
  3. Close over the mouth and nose to prevent air escaping
  4. Distension of the stomach
Term
Where the heart is located in relation to the sternum and spinal cord?
Definition
  • Between the lungs in the middle of the chest. It is place slightly towards the left of the sternum (breastbone). 
  • There is a double layered membrane that covers the heart called the pericardiumThe outer layer of the pericardium is attached to spinal column, diaphragm and others parts of the inner body through ligaments. 
  • The heart muscles are covered with the inner layer of pericardium
Term
There is a double layered membrane that covers the heart called the 
Definition

pericardium

 

Term
Cardiac Arrest
Definition
The term used when the heart has stopped beating and respirations have ceased
Term
Indications of cardiac arrest are
Definition
  • No response from the victim
  • No breathing can be detected
  • No pulse
Term
"Do not resuscitate (DNR) or "no code" must be an order write by physician. Patient who is very elderly or who has a terminal illness may not wish to be resuscitated if cardiac arrest occurs. If there is no DNR order :
Definition
Full life support measures are given for cardiac arrest
Term
Permanent damage to the brain and other organs occurs within 
Definition
4 to 6 minutes
Term
Locate proper hand location
Definition

Place two fingers at the sterum (the spot where the lower ribs meet) then put the heel of your other hand next to your fingers.

 

Term
Demonstrate hand and body position for CPR
Definition

Place one hand on top of the ather and interlace the fingers. Lock you elbow and using your body's weight, compress the victim's chest.

Depht of cmpression should ve approximately 1½ to 2 inches.

Remember : 2 hands 2 inches

Term
Adult CPR, victim is not breathing/no respirations (but there is pulse) :
Definition
Ventilations/rescuebreaths should be administratered at the rate of 1 ventilations every 6 to 8 (5) seconds.
Term
Adult CPR, victim no pulse :
Definition
Perform chest compressions at the ratio of 30 compressions to 2 ventilations, straight down 1½ to 2 inches. Compressions should be smooth, rhythmic, hard and fast.
Term
Adult CPR 2 rescuers :
Definition
  1. One rescuer does chest compressions
  2. Other checks for pulse and breathing and give ventilations
  3. Switch positions and roles about every 2 minutes; try to complete the switch in 5 seconds or less
  4. Roles about 2 minutes;try to complete the switch in 5 second or less
Term
Perform infant and child CPR according to established standards
Definition
  • Same with adult : 30 compression to 2 ventilations
  • For two rescuers use 15:2 ratio of cmpressions to breaths
  • Breaths are given with the rescuer's mouth covering the infants's nose.
  • Compress about one-third to one-half the depth of the chest. Do not compress over the xiphoid process.

 

Term
Recovery position (to prevent complication) is modified of
Definition
lateral position
Term
A method of triatment that uses an electric shock to reverse disorganized activity in the heart during cardiac arrest is 
Definition
Defibrillation
Term
Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are computerized devices used only
Definition
when a patient is unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless.
Term
Metode use for a person chokes (when the throat is occluded/close up or blocked)
Definition
Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Term
Hemorrhage
Definition
Heavy bleeding
Term
Disturbance of the oxygen supply to the tissues and return of blood to the heart
Definition

Shock 

  • Any  severe injury
  • cardiac arrest
  • acute hemorrhage
  • severe pain
  • excessive loss of body fluids (as in severe burns)
  • serious infection
Term
Blood supply to brain is reduced for a short time the person loses consciousness
Definition
Fainting
Term
Heart attacks can occur in any age group, but the hig-risk group includes those who :
Definition
  • Overweight
  • Smoke
  • Have atherosclerosis (ASHD)
  • Remain immobile for long periods
  • Are older
  • Have diabetes
  • Have a history of heart disease
Term
Occurs when there is interference with normal blood circulation to the brain
Definition
CVA (Cerebral Vascular Accident)/Stroke/brain attack
Term

Transient attacts of disturbed brain function, occurs when one or more of the following is present :

  • An altered state of consciousness, momentary or prolonged
  • Convulsive uncontrolled movements
  • Disturbances of feeling or behavior
Definition

Seizures (convulsions, epilepsy)

 

 

 

Term

Seizures or convulsions are sometimes seen when there is 

 

Definition
  • Drug overdose
  • Head injury
  • Degenerative brain disease
  • Stroke
  • Onfectious disease and fevers
  • Tumors
  • Hypoglycemic reactions
Term
Sign and symtoms of seizures with pattern momentary loss of contact with the environment, begin without warning, blinks rapidly, stares blankly, breathes rapidly, or make chewing movements, last 2 to 10 seconds
Definition
Absence seizure or petit mal
Term

Signs and symptoms of seizures in form which :

  • The sensory awarness or aura may be in the form of lights, sounds or aromas and is part of the seizures
  • consciousness is lost
  • the person falls
  • the person becomes rigid
  • uncontrolled voluntary movements occur
  • frothing at the mouth occurs
  • the person vecomes cyanotic
  • the person loses control of bladder and/or bowel function
Definition
A generalized tonic-clonic seizure, or grand mal form
Term
Burns involve only the top layer (epidermis) of skin. There is redness, temporary swelling, and pain. The skin is not broken or blistered
Definition
First-degree burns
Term
Burns  involve both epidermis and dermis. Blistering, pain and some scarring occur.
Definition
Second-degree burns
Term
Burns involve epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. There may be no pain initially because nerve endings have been destroyed. Later pain and scarring will result.
Definition
Full-thickness burns (third-degree burns)
Term
Orthopedic injuries include
Definition
injuries to bones, joints, muscles and ligaments
Term
break in a bone
Definition
fracture
Term
An injury to a ligament caused by sudden overstreching
Definition
Spain
Term
An excessive stretching of a muscle that results in pain and swelling of the muscle
Definition
strain
Term
Occurs in a joint, when one bone is displaced from another bone
Definition
dislocation
Term
When breathing is insufficient to sustain life
Definition
Respiratory Failure
Term
Occures when breathing stop
Definition
Respiratory arrest
Term
Cardiac arrest use, when spinal cord injuries are suspected, 
Definition
Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
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