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How often should the oxygen tank be checked for leaks?
Weekly
Where should emergency contacts be located in the dentist office?
By every phone
An acute allergic reaction that can be life threatening is known as _____.
Anaphylaxis
During an asthma attack, breathing can be eased by administering a _________.
bronchodilator
Diagnosing a specific condition is the ______ responsibility.
dentist's
What medication would be given for angina or heart attack?
During CPR, what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
How long does chest pain typically last?
3-8 minutes
What causes an allergic reaction?
allergen
pollen,animal dander, dust mites and mold.
A heart attack is also known as:
Acute myocardial infarction
What 3 emergency phone #'s should be written down?
Fire department, police, and EMS
CPR is as easy as ___ ____ ___.
CAB
Compression
Airway
Breathing
Rapid/shallow breathing
Cake frosting or orange juice can be administered in an emergency response to an increase in the level of blood sugar in te patient with _____.
Hypoglycemia
When a patient is placed in an upright position too quickly an becomes dizzy or unconscious is called ____?
How often should vital signs be reassessed during an emergency?
every 10-15 minutes
For what medical emergency is ammonia used under the patients nose?
Syncope (fainting)
An important part of emergency preparedness is knowing _______.
how quickly local EMS can get to you
What is the difference between a sign and symptom?
A sign is what you observe in the patient.
A symptom is the patient's report to you of what he or she is feeling or experiencing.
A partial seizure affects part of the brain. Usually awake throughout the seizure. They know it's going on, but can't react. What is this called?
petit mal
Three types of stroke are:
Ischemic, hemorrhagic, transient ischemic attack
Ischemic=obstruction of a blood vessel to the brain
Hemorrhagic= a bleed in the brain
Transient ischemic attack= temporary clot, mini stroke
Stroke is also known as:
Cerebrovascular Accident
The law that requires a healthcare worker to act or behave in a definable way is called ______.
standard of care
What is the good samaritan law?
We must ethically do all that we can do within our limitations.
What is the most frequently used drug in a medical emergency?
oxygen