RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM 2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALL MADE TO BOOST AND EASE YOUR STUDY/ GRADED A+
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Rad 1125
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Rad 1125
medical emergency - ANSWER a dire situation when a person's health or life is at risk
Heimlich maneuver - 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....
RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM 2024 VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALL MADE TO BOOST AND EASE YOUR STUDY/
GRADED A+
medical emergency - ANSWER a dire situation when a person's health or life is at risk
Heimlich maneuver - 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) - ANSWER refers to medical procedures used when a person's heart
and lungs have stopped working
AED - ANSWER automated external defibrillator
emergency cart - ANSWER Also referred to as a crash cart
Negligence - ANSWER careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Battery - ANSWER unlawful touching of another person without consent
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER excessive sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER abnormally low level of sugar in the blood - but you have excessive insulin.
Asthma - ANSWER respiratory distress generally exhibits as wheezing, as a result of dilatation of bronchi
on inspiration and collapse of exhalation.
, Choking - ANSWER a complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate action
Heimlich Maneuver on Pregnant Patients - 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 - ANSWER Younger than 1 year - combination of back blows and chest
thrusts is recommended.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - ANSWER aka a stroke or brain attack - code needs to be called
immediately to reduce permanent adverse effects of stroke.
Epitaxis - ANSWER Nose Bleed - patient should lean forward and pinch the affected nostril.
vertigo - ANSWER Condition of dizziness, "room spinning"
Syncope - ANSWER "Passing out", loss of consciousness or fainting
Seizures - 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.
hemorrhage - ANSWER Excessive or profuse bleeding
Dehiscence - ANSWER situation where a patient's sutures separate.
Claustrophobia - ANSWER extreme fear of confined places
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