First Aid
Where do most poisonings occur?
What is... In the Home
Where do most medical emergencies occur?
What is... Anywhere
This kind of shock occurs when someone experiences a severe allergic reaction.
What is... Anaphylactic Shock
Postmortem means...
What is... After death
What is Scope of Practice?
What is... The parameters of what a healthcare worker can or can not do in their field
What age group are most effected by accidental poisonings?
What is... Infants and Toddlers
What does CPR stand for?
What is... Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This kind of shock occurs when a person experiences severe hypoglycemia.
Insulin Shock
A condition that is severe but short in duration.
Syncope is more commonly known as..
What is... fainting
What does AED stand for?
What is the definition of a medical emergency?
What is... A situation that needs immediate attention.
Excessive Sweating
What is... Diaphoresis
Excessive bleeding is known as...
What is... Hemorrhaging
What device is used to shock someone's heart when it has stopped beating?
What is... An AED
What is a crash cart?
A mobile unit with life-saving equipment used in emergencies
This kind of shock occurs when someone loses an extreme amount of blood or other bodily fluids.
What is... Hypovolemic Shock
A situation that poses an immediate risk to life is known as...
A life threatening emergency
What is hypothermia?
What is... a dangerously low body temperature
What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?
What is... A heart attack affects the heart; a stroke affects the brain
What is cardiac arrest?
What is... A sudden stop in the heart’s ability to pump blood
What are some common signs of someone experiencing insulin shock? Name 3
What is.... shaking, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, confusion ect.
A myocardial infarction is more commonly known as...
What is... a Heart Attack
Medical intervention in the first hour directly correlates with prognosis and the possibility of recovery. This is known as:
What is... The Golden Hour