23 Questions
What should you do if a passenger complains of contractions or labor pains?
Move the passenger to the floor and determine the frequency and duration of the pains
How should you handle a foreign object in a passenger's eye?
Have the passenger blink or flush their eye to clear the object
What should you do if a passenger is experiencing dizziness or weakness?
Immediately assist them to the floor and elevate their lower extremities
What should you do when a passenger's water has broken?
Give them nothing by mouth
What should you do first if someone is having an allergic reaction?
Contact STAT-MD immediately
How should you handle an impaled object in a passenger's eye?
Loosely dress both eyes to prevent sympathetic movement of the injured eye
What is a symptom of poisoning?
Unusual breath or body odors
What should you do if a passenger is bleeding during labor?
Give them nothing by mouth
Who should you contact in case of a medical emergency?
STAT-MD
What should you do if a person becomes unconscious due to poisoning?
Place the victim on their side and provide high-flow oxygen
What is not a symptom of an allergic reaction?
High blood pressure
What is the first step in responding to food poisoning?
Contact STAT-MD
What should you do if someone is experiencing vomiting due to food poisoning?
Contact STAT-MD
What is a potential consequence of an allergic reaction if left untreated?
Sudden death
What should you look for on someone experiencing an allergic reaction?
A MEDIC ALERT emblem
What is the first step in treating a passenger with low blood sugar?
Offer food or sugar
What is a common symptom of high blood sugar?
Excessive urination and thirst
How should you care for an unconscious passenger with low blood sugar?
Move them to the floor and provide high-flow oxygen
What is a characteristic of a passenger with high blood sugar?
Fruity odor to their breath
What should you do if a passenger becomes unconscious due to low blood sugar?
Move them to the floor and provide high-flow oxygen
How should you position a passenger with high blood sugar?
In a reclining position
What should you look for when caring for a passenger with diabetic emergency?
A medical alert emblem
What is the first step in responding to a diabetic emergency?
Contact STAT-MD
Study Notes
Diabetic Emergency
- Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia):
- Symptoms: hunger, pale and cool skin, shakiness, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, headache, and intoxication-like behavior
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, administer sugar or orange juice, and provide high-flow oxygen
Diabetic Emergency
- High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia):
- Symptoms: excessive urination, thirst, dry hot skin, drowsiness, general weakness, labored breathing, and fruity odor
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, administer oxygen, place passenger in reclining position, and monitor airway
Pregnancy and Labor
- Symptoms: contractions, labor pains, bleeding, and water breaking
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, move passenger to floor, monitor well-being of mother and child, and provide protection for the child after birth
Eye Injuries
- Symptoms: foreign objects, cuts, or impaled objects
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, have passenger blink or flush eye to clear, dress loosely, and do not apply direct pressure
Near Fainting
- Symptoms: dizziness, weakness, pale or ashen gray skin, and cool skin
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, assist passenger to the floor, and elevate lower extremities
Allergic Reaction
- Symptoms: itching, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in chest, swollen face or tongue, and rapid pulse
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, monitor victim constantly, provide high-flow oxygen, and seek medical attention immediately
Poisoning
- Symptoms: burns or stains around mouth, unusual breath or body odors, abnormal breathing or pulse rate, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD, maintain open airway, try to determine what was taken, and seek medical attention
Food Poisoning
- Symptoms: vomiting
- Treatments: contact STAT-MD
Identify the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, a diabetic emergency. Learn to recognize the physical and behavioral indicators of low blood sugar. Test your knowledge and be prepared to provide assistance when needed.
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