Vital Signs Basics
What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
What is 120/80 mmHg?
What is the first step in assisting a choking adult?
What is asking if they can cough ?
What is the name for cardiac arrest?
What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia?
What is low blood sugar levels?
What is the first step in handling a medical emergency in the dental office?
What is staying calm and assessing the situation?
Which device is used to measure a patient’s oxygen saturation?
What is a pulse oximeter?
Which medical emergency involves spasms of the bronchi causing breathing difficulty?
What is asthma?
What is the first action when a patient is suspected to have a heart attack?
What is calling 911?
Which form of oral glucose is commonly used to treat a hypoglycemic episode?
What is oral glucose or glucose tablets or candy or juice?
Which emergency kit item is used for severe allergic reactions?
What is an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)?
Where is the radial pulse located?
What is on the thumb side of the wrist?
What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing hyperventilation?
What is sitting upright?/breath into cupped hands
Which medication can be administered to a patient experiencing angina?
What is nitroglycerin?
What are the classic symptoms of hypoglycemia?
What are shakiness, sweating, and confusion, frequent thirst, frequent urination?
What type of oxygen tank is typically used in a dental office?
What is a portable oxygen tank?
Which thermometer placement provides the most accurate temperature reading?
What is rectal?
What piece of equipment is used to deliver oxygen during respiratory distress?
oxygen mask?
What device delivers a shock to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest?
What is an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
What is the medical term for high blood sugar?
What is hyperglycemia?
How often should staff review the emergency action plan?
What is annually or during staff training?
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
What is 10/12 - 20 breaths per minute
What condition occurs when the airway becomes completely blocked by an object?
What is airway obstruction?
CPR is done on what patient
unconscious not breathing
Which diabetic emergency involves fruity-smelling breath?
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?/ hyperglycemia
What document outlines the specific steps for handling medical emergencies?
What is the emergency protocol manual/staff manual?