Asthma
What medication is used for asthma?
Inhaler
What medication is given for angina?
Aspirin and nitroglycerin
Treatment?
Epipen (Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh)
Treatment?
Glucose tablets or something sugary
What is SJA’s address?
6111 Cambie Street
How do you administer the medication?
(Five rights) Check for expiry date, prime it, help administer, (ongoing casualty care)
Sign and symptoms of heart attack/angina? (name three)
Have crushing pain in the center of their chest
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Dizziness
Nausea
What is the acronym for five rights?
TRAMP - Time, route, amount, medication, person
What is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Main difference: Hypoglycemia has too much insulin while hyperglycemia has not enough
Who is our divisional superintendent?
Ms. Tina Lam
What are some possible causes for an asthma attack? (name three)
Colds and upper airway infections
Fur
Insect bites and stings
Foods
Pollen and smoke
Which is worse: Heart attack or angina? Why?
Heart attack is worse as it doesn’t go away with medication or rest. It can also lead to cardiac arrest.
What is anaphylaxis?
Severe allergic reaction which usually happens when a substance to which the casualty is very sensitive enters the body
Signs and symptoms for hypoglycemia? (name three)
Headache
Confused. irritable, aggressive
Difficulty speaking
What foot is the command for about turn called on?
Right foot
What are some signs and symptoms for an asthma attack? (name 4)
Shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
Fast, shallow breathing
Cyanosis
Tightness in chest
Fatigue
How many doses of nitro and aspirin do you give? What order?
1 aspirin tablet and 1 dose of nitro.
5 minutes - 1 nitro
5 minutes - 1 nitro
(if symptoms don’t get better)
What are four signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Itchiness
Hives
Swelling
Difficulty breathing
Nausea
Shock
Signs and symptoms for hyperglycemia? (name four)
Thirsty
Nauseous
Frequent urination
Breath smells like nail polish (acetone)
What is the cadence for saluting to the front? Demonstrate :)
Up-2-3 down
How long should a casualty hold their breath for after administering medication and why?
10 seconds so that the medication can spread out in the lungs
Aside from the five rights, what questions should you ask the casualty before administering medication for angina?
Have you had any sexual enhancement drugs in the past 24 hours?
Any allergies (to aspirin)? Have you had any ulcers in the past 24 hours?
What is the medication inside epipens called?
Epinephrine
Pulse/Breathing: Hypoglycemia vs hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia: Strong and rapid pulse, Shallow breathing
Hyperglycemia: Weak and rapid, Deep breathing
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