FAM 25.20 Medical Emergencies and Treatments

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What is the primary cause of hyperventilation?

Lowered carbon dioxide level in the blood due to heavy breathing (correct)

Higher carbon dioxide level in the blood due to shallow breathing

Increased heart rate due to physical activity

Decreased oxygen level in the blood due to high altitude

What should you do if a passenger experiencing hyperventilation does not respond to calming measures?

Call for medical assistance immediately (correct)

Administer high-flow oxygen

Have them breathe through a paper bag

Do nothing and wait for it to pass

What are common symptoms of shock?

Headache, fatigue, and sore throat

Blurred vision, dizziness, and rapid breathing

Redness of the skin, feeling hot, and increased heart rate

Pale or ashen gray skin, feeling clammy, and nausea (correct)

What should you do if a passenger is fainting?

Position them on their back and elevate their feet Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to administer high-flow oxygen to an unconscious passenger?

To prevent brain damage due to lack of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a passenger vomits while unconscious?

Turn them on their side and monitor their airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action to take when a victim is having an asthma attack?

Contact STAT-MD Signup and view all the answers

What may trigger a cardiac emergency?

Reaction to food, medications, pollen, or insect stings Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in treating a passenger experiencing a medical emergency?

Call for medical assistance immediately Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of cardiac emergencies?

Skin that appears pale, cool, and clammy Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a passenger is experiencing distorted vision and nausea?

Loosen their clothing and administer high-flow oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when assisting a victim with an inhaler?

Shake the inhaler contents rapidly between each burst Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to provide oxygen in an emergency?

Administer high flow oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when a victim becomes unconscious?

Maintain an open airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended first aid treatment for fainting?

Loosen their clothing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of hyperventilation?

Emotional distress Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in treating a person in shock?

Contact STAT-MD Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of shock?

Rapid and shallow breathing Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not elevate the legs of a person who has fainted?

There is suspected head injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of respiratory difficulty?

Airway obstruction Signup and view all the answers

When should you provide high flow oxygen to a person?

In cases of shock, respiratory difficulty, and bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a person is bleeding severely?

Apply direct pressure to the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of respiratory difficulty?

Labored breathing Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a person is experiencing shortness of breath?

Have them sit up Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fainting

Brief loss of consciousness, skin may appear pale or ashen gray, and feel cool and clammy.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, position passenger on back and elevate feet, open airway, and administer high flow oxygen.

Hyperventilation

Carbon dioxide level of blood is lowered due to heavy breathing, often a result of fear or anxiety.
Symptoms: numbness or tingling in fingertips and toes, confusion or dizziness.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, calm and reassure victim, slow passenger's breathing by talking to him/her.

Asthma Attack

Can be triggered by a reaction to food, medications, pollen, or insect stings, or brought on by emotional distress or physical activity.
Symptoms: victim may complain of tightness in chest area, wheezing.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, ask victim if they have an inhaler, provide oxygen, and continue to maintain open airway.

Cardiac Emergencies

Chest pain, usually in the center of the chest, develops when heart needs more oxygen.
Symptoms: skin may appear pale, cool, and clammy.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, administer high flow oxygen, ask passenger if they have medication (Nitroglycerin Tablets), and seek out medical assistance.

Shock

Symptoms: cold, clammy skin, pale, bluish skin color, weakness, restlessness, rapid/shallow breathing, low blood pressure, and dry mouth.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, provide high flow oxygen, have victim lie down with legs slightly elevated, and maintain body temperature.

Respiratory Difficulty

Symptoms: shortness of breath, labored, rapid breathing, unusual breathing (wheezing), blue or gray color to lips or skin, restlessness, and confusion.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, maintain open airway, provide high flow oxygen, and have victim stay in sitting position.

Bleeding

Symptoms: minor bleeding, surface wounds.
Action: Contact STAT-MD, obtain gloves, control bleeding with direct pressure.

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This quiz covers various medical emergency situations and their corresponding treatments, including fainting, nausea, and distorted vision.