Medical Emergencies
Name 3 S&S of a stroke.
What are headache, difficulty speaking, blurred vision, dilated pupils, dizziness. FAST
Define calc-
What is stone.
What is considered a "normal" axillary temperature, and what is the range?
What is 97.6, 96.6 to 98.6.
What is criminal.
Define subjective and objective.
What is subjective; symptoms; things you cannot see or prove. objective; signs, things you can see
Name 3 S&S of hyperglycemia.
What are thirsty, tired, hungry, blurred vision, urinating large amounts, and smelling like fruity wine.
What is difficult or painful.
Normal pulse for children over the age of 7?
What is 70-90.
What is a wrongful act?
What is a tort.
Which type of insurance has a lower premium but a limited network?
What is an Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).
Name 3 S&S of respiratory distress.
What are slow or rapid breathing, posture changes, chest pain, and bluish nail beds or lips.
Define endo-
What is within or inside
What is a normal BP reading?
What is 120/80.
Define assault and battery.
What is assault; a threat against someone
battery; touching without consent
What agency researches the spread of disease in the US and is apart of the USDHHS.
What is the National Institute of Health (NIH)
Name 3 S&S of hypoglycemia.
What are shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hungry, headache, confused, and weakness.
Define brachi-
What is arm.
What is the range for respirations in an adult?
What is 12-20.
What is failure to give care that is expected?
What is negligence.
Which agency deals with worldwide health concerns and is sponsored by the United Nations?
What is the World Health Organization (WHO).
What are the 5 steps in stopping bleeding?
What are 1. apply PPE, 2. apply gauze/bandage, 3. apply pressure, 4. elevate, and 5. tourniquet
Define -gram
What is picture.
What is a normal rectal temperature and what is the range?
What is 99.6, range: 98.6 - 100.6
What are false statements ruining someone's reputation and what are the two types of this?
What is defamation of character and slander and libel.
What are the 5 types of blood vessels in order from smallest to largest?
What is capillaries, venules, veins, arterioles and arteries.