Asthma
What medication is used for asthma?
Inhaler
What is cardiac arrest?
A sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
What is fainting?
A brief loss of consciousness due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.
What is diabetes?
A chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
What is a seizure?
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and consciousness.
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
What is exertional sickling?
Answer: A condition in which sickle-shaped red blood cells block blood flow during intense exercise.
What is asthma?
A chronic respiratory condition that causes wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.
What are signs of cardiac arrest?
Sudden collapse, loss of responsiveness, and no breathing or gasping
What can cause fainting?
Dehydration, standing for long periods, or sudden changes in position.
What are symptoms of high blood sugar?
Frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue.
what are common triggers?
Stress, Lack of sleep, Flashing lights, and certain medical conditions
What causes anaphylaxis?
Allergens such as certain foods, insect stings, or medications.
What causes exertional sickling?
Dehydration, high altitude, and intense physical activity.
What are asthma triggers?
Colds and upper airway infections
Fur
Insect bites and stings
Foods
Pollen and smoke
Allergens
exercise
respiratory infections
300: How to use an inhaler?
Answer: Shake, exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, and inhale while pressing down on the canister.
400: What is an asthma action plan?
Answer: A written plan that includes how to manage asthma symptoms and when to seek help.
500: What are symptoms of an asthma attack?
Answer: Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
How to perform CPR?
Call emergency services, check for responsiveness, and begin chest compressions followed by rescue breaths.
How to treat fainting?
Lay the person down and elevate their legs.
How to treat hypoglycemia?
Consume fast-acting carbohydrates like juice or candy.
How to help during a seizure?
clear the area, place the person on their side, and time the seizure
How to treat anaphylaxis?
Administer epinephrine and call emergency services.
How to treat exertional sickling?
Stop activity, check vital signs, and activate emergency medical services.
How to use an inhaler?
Shake, exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, and inhale while pressing down on the canister.
What is an AED?
An Automated External Defibrillator used to treat sudden cardiac arrest.
What is the recovery position?
Answer: Laying on the side to maintain an open airway.
What is insulin?
A hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels
what is a postictal state?
The period of confusion and fatigue following a seizure
What is an EpiPen?
A device that delivers a dose of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis.
What are signs of exertional sickling?
Severe muscle pain, swelling, and weakness.
What are symptoms of an asthma attack?
Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
What is the chain of survival?
Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced care.
What are signs of fainting?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea.
What are long-term complications?
Heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage.
Generalize, Focal, and absence seizures
What are signs of anaphylaxis?
Swelling, difficulty breathing, and a rapid heartbeat.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
A serious condition resulting from muscle breakdown that can lead to kidney damage.