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CPR Test 4- Ch 15-20 Terms in this set (120) fainting temporary loss of consciousness; usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain; also known as syncope pale moist sweat a person who is about to faint often becomes ____ or w
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CIMP - Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement
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CIMP - Certificate In Investment Performance Measurement
CPR Test 4- Ch 15-20
Terms in this set (120)
fainting temporary loss of consciousness; usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain;
also known as syncope
pale moist sweat a person who is about to faint often becomes ____ or will have ashen, cool skin,
begins to ...
temporary loss of consciousness; usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow
fainting to the brain;
also known as syncope
pale a person who is about to faint often becomes ____ or will have ashen, cool ___ skin,
moist begins to ____ and then loses consciousness and collapses
sweat
lying down A person who feels lightheaded, weak or dizzy my prevent a fainting spell by _______ or
knees sitting with his or her head level with the _____
Fainting does not usually harm the person, but related injuries, such as those from ____
falling
may occur
Care for fainting:
back
- position the person on his or her ___ , lying flat
loosen
- _____ any tight or restrictive clothing (tie, collar)
breathing
-check if the person is _____
roll him onto one side
- if the person vomits, ....
do NOT give the person anything to eat or Care for fainting
drink - do you give food or water?
- do not slap the person or splash water on
his face
a disease in which there are high levels of blood glucose due to defects in insulin
diabetes
production, insulin action, or both
a situation in which a person becomes ill because of an imbalance of insulin and sugar
diabetic emergencies
(glucose) in the bloodstream
23.6 A total of __ million people in the US have diabetes
There are 2 types of diabetes:
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-type of diabetes that begins in childhood
type 1 diabetes -occurs when the body produces little or no insulin
-chronic disease that has no cure
-the most common type of diabetes
type 2 diabetes -usually occurs in adults
-progressive
a condition in which too little sugar (glucose) is in the bloodstream, resulting in higher
hyperglycemia
than normal blood glucose levels
hypoglycemia a condition in which the blood sugar becomes too low
give sugar Care for diabetic emergencies:
- if problem is too much sugar, this amount -if the diabetic person is conscious and able to swallow, and advises you that she needs
of sugar will cause no further harm sugar, _______
febrile seizure seizure activity brought on by an excessively high fever in a young child or infant
Care for seizures:
musculoskeletal injuries - it is important to allow the seizure to run its course, bc attempting to stop it or restrain
the person can cause ______ injuries
injury Protecting the person from ____ and managing the ____ are your priorities when caring
airway for a person having a seizure
excess Immediately after the febrile seizure, cool the body by removing ____ clothing and
lukewarm giving the person a sponge bath in ___ water
Signals of a stroke:
-______ droop or drooling
faciel
- weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg. This usually happens on only ____side
one
of the body
speech
-trouble with ____
vision, vision
- loss of _____ or disturbed (blurred/ dimmed) ___ in one or both eyes
headache
- sudden, severe ______
balance/coordination
-dizziness, confusion, loss or consciousness
- loss of _____
FACE- weakness, numbness, or drooping on Think FAST for stroke. What does this stand for?
one side of the face F
A
ARM- weakness or numbness in one arm. ask S
the person to raise both arms. does one T
droop lower?
SPEECH- slurred speech or difficulty
speaking
TIME- try to determine when the signals
began. time is critical. call 911 right away
stroke ask victim to raise arms
if unconscious and fluid or vomit is in the victim's mouth, place on the side to allow fluid
seizure
to drain from the mouth
diabetic emergency give food or fluids if victim is conscious
fainting elevate legs
febrile stroke cool the body
insulin a hormone produced by the pancreas to help glucose move into cells
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