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First Aid Test
Chapter 19
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Medical
Post-Graduate
04/01/2012

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bandage
Definition
a piece of cloth used to hold a dressing in place, to support a body part; provide compression; or to protect from external contamination
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certification
Definition
written declaration
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consciousness
Definition
awareness, full knowledge of what is in one's own mind
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coroner
Definition
an official who investigates a sudden, suspicious, or violent death to determine the cause. In some communities this position has been replaced by the medical examiner
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emetic
Definition
medication that induces vomiting
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emergency
Definition
an unexpected occurrence or situation demanding immediate action
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incident report
Definition
a report giving detailed info about an emergency situation and how it was handled
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ipecac
Definition
an emetic; causes vomiting
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obstructed
Definition
blocked
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post mortem
Definition
pertaining to or occurring during the period after death; common term for autopsy
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resuscitation
Definition
an emergency first aid procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest. It is part of the chain of survival, which includes early access (to emergency medical services), especially CPR, early defribillation, and early advanced care. It is also performed as part of the chocking protocol
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trauma
Definition
any injury, physical or mental
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universal emergency medical identification
Definition
worn by patients who have conditions that could have emergency episodes, such as heart conditions, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, or a laryngectomy, to alert health workers of the patients' conditions when they cannot do so on their own
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medical situation
Definition
any situation in which an individual suddenly becomes ill or has an injury or circumstances calling for decided action
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An emergency situation can involve someone already in the office only

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f. it could also be someone that is brought in already experiencing problems, or someone injured just outside the office brought in for treatment
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Swift and appropriate actions can affect the outcome of the situation

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You will be expected to perform at the level of trauma or trained medical emergency personnel

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you will not be expected to perform at the level of trauma or trained medical emergency personnel, only to a standard of care equal to that of any person with like training and experience
Term
what is used for large equipment?

crash cart or suitcase
Definition
crash cart
Term
name supplies that should be found in an emergency kit or crash cart
Definition
alcohol wipes, stethoscope, penlight, hot/cold packs, syringes with adrenaline, narcotics, and antihistamines, O2 tank, mask, paper and pen, bandage, gloves, adhesive tape, dressings, blood pressure cuff, ipecac,IV tubing, Ambu-bag, Aromatic spirits of ammonia, Glucose, Constriction band, etc...
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AED
Definition
Automatic External Defribillator
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CPR for children and infants differ from adult's

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children considered age
Definition
1-puberty
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EAD is recommended to children older than
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1 yr
Term
When treating a child, how many cycles of CPR should be given before attaching an AED
Definition
5, unless collapsed is witnessed
Term
why is it so important to be certain that rescue breaths are effective
Definition
because arrest from asphyxia is more common than cardiac arrest
Term
the AED device must be dose-attenuated for children of what age
Definition
8 and younger
Term
infant's chest compression are
Definition
one third to one half the depth approximately 100 per minute
Term
Use the two person CPR
Definition
15:2
Term
when assessing the infant's consciousness
Definition
flick bottom of the foot
Term
chronic
Definition
long, drawn out, not acute
Term
insidious
Definition
hidden, not apparent, treacherous
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urgent
Definition
a situation requiring intervention as soon as can be arranged
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sudden
Definition
occurring quickly and without warning
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acute
Definition
having rapid onset, severe symptoms, and short course
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severe
Definition
extensive, advanced
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life threatening
Definition
may cause death
Term
if the dead patient has not been examined by the physician within a fairly recent frame time, an what is required?
Definition
autopsy is required to establish the cause of death and record it in the patient's death certificate
Term
CPR
Definition
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
Term
First step to providing assistance & medical attention
Definition
recognize that a situation is an emergency
Term
hyperglycemia/
diabetic coma
Definition
caused by an increased amount of sugar in the blood due to large intake of carbs an infection, fever, emotional stress,or failing to take adequate insulin. Patient has a sweet or fruity odor
Term
Hypoglycemia/
insulin shock
Definition
caused by excess amount of insulin in the body. This happens if foods is not eaten regularly in measured amounts
Term
ammonia
Definition
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aspiration
Definition
Term
diaphoresis
Definition
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cessation
Definition
Term
intubation
Definition
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prophylactic
Definition
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seizure
Definition
Term
syncope
Definition
fainting
Term
a person who feels faint should do what
Definition
lower head between legs or lie down with feet elevated to improve circulation to the brain
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