wounds and bleeding
The definition for laceration
A cut that is commonly caused by a sharp object
Asthma does this to the body to make it difficult to breathe
Narrowing of the airway
examples of medications
aspirin, epinephrine, naloxone, glucose tablets
A life threatening allergic reaction that can cause shock and affect the personals ability to breath
anaphylaxis
Rice
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Volume is the amount of blood present and flow is the movement of blood
If respiratory distress is persistent it can lead to Respiratory ___
Respiratory arrest
3 guidelines when administering medication
assemble the medication device
explain to the person or family member what you're going to do
offer to get their medication
Give the person or family member the medication to administer
ask the person if they have the right medication
The drug that slows the effects of anaphylaxis
epinephrine
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
another form of personal protective equipment other than gloves
Glasses (eye protection)
A plan that details management of the condition and how to handle an asthma attack
asthma action plan
The difference between acute and chronic illness
Acute: is an illness that strikes suddenly and usually lasts a short period of time
chronic: an illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis
An allergic reaction is caused by
Immune system overaction
CCC
Check call care
the 4 main types of open wounds
abrasions, lacerations, avulsions, puncture wounds
3 causes of respiratory distress
COPD, asthma, BPD, heart conditions, drug overdose, and mental health conditions
a medical identification tag be important because
it might offer a valuable clue to the person's sudden illness
.15 mg epinephrine is for people between ___lbs
33-66
SAM
Signs and symptoms
allergies
Medication
How to recognize life-threatening bleeding
Look at the amount of blood (volume)and how the blood moves (flow)
The 3 symptoms of respiratory distress in babies/children
nasal flaring, more use of chest and neck muscles, and grunting.
The difference in positioning between a responsive person and a non-responsive person who is breathing or not fully awake
Non-responsive: should be placed in the recovery position
responsive: should be allowed to assume a position of comfort
3 symptoms of anaphylaxis
Swelling of the face neck, tongue or lips
Trouble breathing
Change in responsiveness
Signs and symptoms of shock
BAC
blood alcohol content