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Which of the following is the key to survival for an asthmatic casualty?
Which of the following is the key to survival for an asthmatic casualty?
- Encouraging the casualty to do vigorous exercise to open up the airways
- Leaving the casualty alone to recover on their own
- Administering over-the-counter antihistamines immediately
- Identifying that an asthmatic casualty needs attention and getting medical help as soon as possible (correct)
What are the common triggers of asthma attack mentioned in the text?
What are the common triggers of asthma attack mentioned in the text?
- Processed foods, lack of sleep, and excessive screen time
- High altitude, low humidity, and excessive sunlight exposure
- Sudden loud noises, strong odors, and bright lights
- Pollen, mold, and changes in air temperature (correct)
What should be the initial step in managing an asthmatic casualty?
What should be the initial step in managing an asthmatic casualty?
- Carry out primary assessment, DRS ABCD (correct)
- Immediately administer asthma medication without assessing the casualty
- Move the casualty to a colder environment to ease breathing
- Encourage the casualty to relax and take deep breaths
What are the signs and symptoms of asthma attack mentioned in the text?
What are the signs and symptoms of asthma attack mentioned in the text?
Where should the casualty be positioned during an asthma attack?
Where should the casualty be positioned during an asthma attack?
What should be done if the casualty has their medication during an asthma attack?
What should be done if the casualty has their medication during an asthma attack?
What is the most appropriate management step for an unconscious person experiencing a heart attack?
What is the most appropriate management step for an unconscious person experiencing a heart attack?
What distinguishes unstable angina from stable angina?
What distinguishes unstable angina from stable angina?
What is the recommended approach if a heart attack casualty has their prescribed medication available?
What is the recommended approach if a heart attack casualty has their prescribed medication available?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a heart attack?
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a heart attack?
What is the primary action to be taken for an unresponsive asthmatic casualty who stops breathing adequately?
What is the primary action to be taken for an unresponsive asthmatic casualty who stops breathing adequately?
How does stable angina typically differ from unstable angina?
How does stable angina typically differ from unstable angina?
What is the correct step if a conscious heart attack casualty has their prescribed medication available?
What is the correct step if a conscious heart attack casualty has their prescribed medication available?
What distinguishes stable angina from unstable angina?
What distinguishes stable angina from unstable angina?
Study Notes
Asthma Attack Management
- Key to survival for an asthmatic casualty: prompt administration of medication
- Common triggers of asthma attack: not specified
- Initial step in managing an asthmatic casualty: administer medication
- Signs and symptoms of asthma attack: not specified
- Positioning of casualty during an asthma attack: sit upright
- If casualty has medication during an asthma attack: administer it
Heart Attack Management
- Most appropriate management step for an unconscious person experiencing a heart attack: call for medical help
- Unstable angina distinguished from stable angina: sudden onset, severe symptoms, and unknown triggers
- Recommended approach if heart attack casualty has prescribed medication available: take it as directed
- Common sign or symptom of heart attack: not specified
- Primary action for unresponsive asthmatic casualty who stops breathing adequately: start CPR
- Stable angina differs from unstable angina: gradual onset, mild symptoms, and known triggers
- Correct step if conscious heart attack casualty has prescribed medication available: take it as directed
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Learn about the severity categories of bronchial asthma attacks and how to manage them effectively. Understand the importance of timely medical attention in preventing fatal outcomes.
