Recognizing Emergencies
Symptoms of an emergency to report.
What is:
1. increased shortness of breath
2. Chest pain or pressure
3. Arm, neck, shoulder, or back pain
4. Increased weakness or fatigue
5. Any other change from baseline
Purpose of using cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is to keep the heart and lungs functioning when a goes into cardiac arrest or is in ventricular fibrillation?
Should first be done to a conscious patient who is having signs or symptoms of a cardiac emergency
What is helped to sit or lie down
A group including a doctor, nurses, and respiratory therapists
What is a code team?
Guidelines to follow in case of disasters.
1. remain calm
2. know locations of exits and stairways
3. know where the fire alarms and extinguishers
4. know the appropriate action to take in various situations based on facility training
5. use the internet to stay informed, or keep the radio or television tuned to a local station to get latest information.
Signs of an emergency to report.
What is:
1. Increased RR
2. Hypotension
3. Hypertension
4. Diaphoresis
5. Cyanosis
6. Bradycardia
7. Tachycardia
8. Unconsciousness
9. Altered mental status
10. Any other change from baseline
Time and conditions it takes for brain death to occur
What is less than 10 minutes + blood is not circulating and cells are not receiving oxygen?
Should first be done in the case of a patient losing consciousness
What is call for help and then call or direct someone to call 911?
The 4 colors of codes and their meanings
What is _______?
Code red is fire
Code gray is combative patient/individual
Code pink is child or infant abduction
Code blue is cardiac arrest
Acronym to use in case of fire.
RACE (remove yourself and others, activate alarm/call 911, contain fire, extinguish fire (USE PASS))
Lethal dysrhythmias.
What are V Tach, VFib, Third Degree Heart Block, Agonal (near death) rhythm, PEA, and asystole?
Most common cause of death from a myocardial infarction
What is ventricular fibrillation?
Steps taken to find a carotid pulse
Should be done by EKG technicians in a free-standing clinic or doctor's office in a medical emergency
4 steps to take in the event of a tornado
What is _____?
1. Seek shelter inside, ideally in a steel-framed or concrete building
2. Stay away from windows
3. Stand in the hallway or in a basement, or take cover under heavy furniture
4. Lie as flat as possible and protect your head with your hands
What are ST segment depression or elevation which can indicate iscemia or an active type of MI?
Purpose/function of an AED
What is deliver an electric shock that can correct ventricular fibrillation?
Reason patients who have a pulse (but are unconscious) should be placed in the recovery position
What is protects the patient from aspiration, or inhaling saliva or other material form the mouth into the lungs?
Another name for code team
What is rapid response team?
7 steps to take in the event of an earthquake
What is ______?
1. Drop to the ground
2. Get under a sturdy piece of furniture, such as a heavy table, if possible. Hold on until the shaking stops
3. If no table or desk is available, stay crouched down in the inside corner of a building. Cover your face and head with your arms
4. Stay away from windows, outside walls, and anything that might fall over or fall down
5. Do not exit a building during the shaking
6. Do not use elevators
7. If trapped under debris after an earthquake, do not light a match or ignite a lighter. Avoid kicking up dust. Breathe through a handkerchief or clothing. Make tapping noises or use a whistle, if available, to get rescuers' attention. Do not shout. Shouting could cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust
An MI diagnosed from ST segment change markers.
What is non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)?
Rhythms that an AED will administer a shock for and rhythms that an AED will not administer a shock for
What is pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation + asystole or any other heart rhythm?
Equipment used for a patient who is apneic
What is a device called a bag valve mask (BVM)?
Should be addressed by the person calling 911 in an emergency situation
What is information about the illness or injury, the number of patients, any treatment being provided, the address, and a call-back number
9 steps to take in the event of an active shooter
What is _____?
1. Follow the facility's emergency notification procedures
2. If there is an escape path, try to evacuate. If the area cannot be safely evacuated, stay where you are
3. Turn off the lights, secure the door, and stay hidden from outside view
4. Turn off phone ringers
5. If safe to do so, call 911 and notify the operator of your exact location in the building
6. Provide information on the number and description of the shooter(s), the number of victims and nature of their injuries, and their locations, if known
7. Move heavy furniture to barricade the door and cover any openings or windows in the door
8. When police arrive on the scene, do not move toward any police vehicle until directed to do so by the officers. Move with you hands on top of your head and follow all directions given by police
9. Remain in the area until released by police