Vocab
any disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Mrs. G is clutching her throat with her hands. She is most likely:
Choking
Symptoms of a first degree burn
redness, mild swelling,
skin is tender to touch, and pain
The intentional removal of people from a dangerous area is called...
evacuation
What is a Physical restraint
a device, material, or equipment placed on or near resident
any systematic response to an unexpected or dangerous occurrence
Emergency response
How long should you feel someone's carotid pulse when performing CPR?
No more than 10 seconds
Symptoms of a second degree burn
red, white, or splotchy skin
swelling pain and blistering of
the skin
____ uses harmful agents as weapons.
Bioterrorism
What is a Chemical restraint
a medication that makes a resident drowsy or sleepy
bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood
Hemorrhage
The method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking:
Abdominal thrust
Symptoms of a third degree burn
charred black or white and become leathery.
Whats a pandemic
Worldwide spread of a disease in which most of the population does not have immunity
What is required in order to put restraints on anyone
A doctors order
illegal attempts to gain access to a digital device or network to cause harm
Cyber Attacks
A person who is not breathing, has no pulse, skin is cool, pale, and gray is showing signs of:
Cardiac arrest
What to do with a partial blockage
call 9-1-1, but do not perform abdominal thrusts; let the person cough to help clear airway
Types of Biological Agents (at least name 1)
Bacteria
Viruses
Toxins
What rights do residents on restraints have
Same rights as every other resident, if anything they need extra attention and constant checking on
bag valve mask manual resucitator or self-inflating bag hand held device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to someone not breathing
Ambu Bag
Mrs. G has a severe allergic reaction that affects her whole body when she eats nuts. This is called:
anaphylaxis
What to do with a Complete blockage
use abdominal thrusts. Be prepared
to do CPR if no pulse or respirations
In disaster preparedness, it is important to do which of the following?
always remain calm
Are CNA's allowed to place restraints on residents?
Yes, with a doctors order