Sudden Illness
An illness that strikes suddenly.
What is acute illness?
Difficulty breathing is also known as.....
What is respiratory distress?
A chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions, called triggers, cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult.
What is asthma?
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction is called....
What is anaphylaxis?
If the person is known to have diabetes and thinks he or she is having a diabetic emergency, you may be able to help the person by giving him or her some form of _______ ?
What is sugar?
True or False: you do not need to know exactly what is wrong to provide appropriate first aid care for sudden illness
What is true?
Absence of breathing is known as....
What is respiratory arrest?
________ - ________ (rescue) medications are taken when the person is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
What is quick-relief medication?
A drug that slows or stops the effects of anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
An organ called the pancreas secretes __________, a hormone that causes glucose to be moved from the bloodstream into the cells, where it is used for energy. (People with Diabetes need it)
What is insulin?
An illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis.
What is chronic illness?
Breathing that is faster and shallower than normal.
What is hyperventilation?
______ - _______ control medications are taken regularly, whether or not signs and symptoms of asthma are present.
What are long-term control medications?
A syringe system, available by prescription only, that contains a single dose of epinephrine.
What is a epinephrine auto injector?
A __________ is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior.
What is a seizure?
Be sure to look for a medical ________________ __________ or digital medical identification on the person’s phone when you are checking the person. It may offer a valuable clue as to the cause of the person’s sudden illness.
What is medical identification tag?
If _______________ stops or is restricted long enough, the person will become unresponsive, the heart will stop beating and body systems will quickly fail.
What is breathing?
_________ - ______________ nebulizers convert liquid medication into a mist, which is delivered over several minutes.
What is small-volume nebulizer?
True or False: More than 1 dose of epinephrine may be needed to stop an anaphylactic reaction.
What is True?
A ___________ occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot, resulting in the death of brain cells. It can also be caused by bleeding into the brain tissue. It can cause permanent brain damage.
What is a stroke?
■ Trouble breathing. ■ Pain, such as chest pain, abdominal pain or a headache. ■ Changes in level of consciousness, such as being confused or unaware of one’s surroundings, or becoming unresponsive. ■ Light-headedness or dizziness.
Are all..........
What are Signs and Symptoms of Sudden Illness?
If a person is in respiratory distress be prepared to give ________ and use an ________ if the person becomes unresponsive and you are trained in these skills.
What is CPR and AED?
A ___________ _________ inhaler delivers a measured dose of medication in mist form directly into the person’s lungs.
What is metered dose inhaler (MDI)?
A medication that counteracts the effects of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction. They are supplied as pills, capsules or liquids and are taken by mouth.
What are antihistamines?
If the person is responsive but not fully awake, or if the person is drooling or having trouble swallowing, you should....
What is put the person in a recovery position?