Heat/Cold
What is hyperthermia?
overheated
What is hypothermia?
too cold
Uncontrolled muscular movements is called?
convulsions
What is hypoglycemia?
not enough blood sugar
How to treat a patient with a stroke?
get them to the hospital, give them oxygen
What is normal body temperature? (to the tenth degree)
98.6
What is a painful muscle spasm following strenuous activity in hot environment?
heat cramp
How to treat patient with seizure?
Move objects away.
Place something soft under head.
Do not attempt to restrain patient or force anything into mouth*** (normal for patient to stop breathing during a seizure)
Loosen restrictive clothing.
After convulsions have stopped, place patient in recovery position.
Administer oxygen as per local protocols
Provide care for any injuries that occurred as a result of the seizure
Difference in treatment for hypo and hyper
hyper give insulin
hypo give sugar
How to treat bee sting?
wipe away stinger with card and ice...monitor vitals if not sure
Three things you can do to help a patient suffering from heat exhaustion.
Ensure breathing is adequate.
Move patient to cool area.
Loosen or remove excess clothing
Cool patient by fanning.
Be careful not to overcool patient.
Place patient in recovery position.
Provide oxygen per local protocol
3 places to get frostbite.
fingers/toes, ears, nose
difference in the two types of seizures
one full body convulsions
two no dramatic movements, just out of it
If not sure patient is hyper or hypo, what to do?
give sugar
Three things to tell if someone is having a stroke
raise arms, droopy face, slurred speech
Three places to place ice on patient to cool them off
neck, groin, armpits
What is the core body temperature of someone suffering from heat stroke?
105
two types of seizures called?
grand mal - generalized
petit mal - partial
What is a difference in symptoms for hyper and hypo?
hyper- thirsty, fruity breath, dry warm skin
hypo- hungry, pale cool moist skin
popped blood vessel...no blood/oxygen to the brain
Main difference in a patient experiencing heat stroke compared to heat exhaustion
no sweating, convulsions, unconscious
What must you do before the ambulance brings an overheated patient to the hospital?
cool them down
What is clonic muscle activity?
jerking action of the arms and legs during seizure
What hormone is released by the pancreas to help control our blood sugar?
insulin
5 common causes of altered mental status
Trauma to head
Seizures
Stroke (brain attack)
Diabetic emergencies
Poisonings and overdose
Hypoxia
Shock
Infection
Trauma
Psychiatric condition
Liver failure