Gastrostomy Tubes
Seizures
VNS
Allergic Reactions
Asthma
100
What is this type of tube called?
Balloon gastrostomy
100
What 2 types of seizures are there?
Generalized and Partial
100
What is the purpose of VNS?
Decrease the length of seizures
Decrease the intensity
100
Name 3 signs and symptoms some one is having an allergic reaction.
Hives change in voice
Itchy watery eyes wheezing
difficulty breathing coughing
swelling Diarrhea
Vomiting Throat tightness/closing
Fainting Runny nose
100
Name 3 are signs and symptoms Asthma
Coughing
Wheezing
Chest Tightness
Shortness of breath
Increase in the rate of breathing
200
What is the rule of 30's?
Sitting up 30 degrees
Remain up for 30 minutes
30 Flush (unless otherwise stated)
30 minutes formula has to be out of fridge
Feed to happen between 30-45 minutes
200
Status Epilepticus is:
A)Tonic Clonic Seizure
B)Short seizures that resolve on their own
C)A medical emergency, 911 should be called
D) A continuous seizure lasting more than 5 minutes with no slowing down or break
E) Both C and D
E) Both C and D
200
It is important to keep _____________ at least 8 inches away from the individual's chest:
A) Electric Razors
B) Phones
C) Laptops
D) Microwave
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
200
When using an Epipen what is the "catch phrase" used to remember how to use the Epipen?
Blue to the sky orange to the thigh
200
What are 5 triggers for people with Asthma
Cold dry air
Smoke
Strong odors
Air pollution
Exercise
Emotions
Stress
300
If the individual begins to vomit, what do you do?
Stop the feed
300
TRUE OR FALSE
Lorazepam a rescue medication can be given orally with applesauce?
FALSE - Rescue medication
300
TRUE OR FALSE
If the person you are supporting shows signs of coughing/ choking during a meal or is having trouble breathing, I can turn off the generator?
True
300
TRUE or FALSE
You should remove your individuals pants before administering the Epipen?
FALSE
300
What are 3 ways to help control Asthma
Medications - Controllers and Relievers - administer as prescribed
Avoid triggers
Education of caregivers and/or individual
400
If the tube falls out, what should I do?
Notify Supervisor , parents and/ or transport to the nearest emergency room for reinsertion
400
Where should you document a seizure when it happens?
Seizure documentation record/ communication binder
400
What does VNS stand for?
Vagal Nerve Stimulation
400
What is the name of the medication in the Epipen?
Epinephrine
400
What do you do to support someone having an Asthma attack?
Remove them from the trigger
Have them sit down
Administer reliever medication
Encourage to take deep slow breaths
500
True or False - Medications can be mixed together and given all at once?
FALSE
500
Name 3 triggers that can cause seizures?
Missed or late medications
Lack of sleep
Time of day or month
Drug interactions
Alcohol or drug use
Stress
Illness
Flashing lights or loud noises
500
Typically the generator sends an electrical signal to the brain every ____________ seconds/minutes, lasting for ____________seconds/ minutes and then rests for ______________seconds/minutes
The generator sends an electrical signal to the brain every ____5 minutes________ seconds/minutes, lasting for ___30 seconds_________seconds/ minutes and then rests for __5 minutes___seconds/minutes
500
TRUE or FALSE
If the person is OK, talking and breathing well after administering the Epipen, you do not have to call 911 or seek immediate medical attention?
FALSE - Someone who has had an anaphylaxis reaction is at risk up to 48 hours after and should be closely monitored
500
When does an Asthma attack become an emergency?
-Reliever medication has been given and no relief in 5 minutes
-Grey/blue color in lips and nail beds
-Inability to speak full sentences
-Shoulders held high
-Cannot stop coughing difficulty walking