Health Emergencies Overview Flashcards
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Health Emergencies Overview Flashcards

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Which of the following classroom items may contain latex?

  • Pencils
  • Adhesive tape (correct)
  • Scissors
  • Paper
  • For generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which of the following should you do?

  • Leave them alone
  • Hold the person down
  • Loosen tight clothes around the neck (correct)
  • Put something in their mouth
  • Which of the following is a sign or symptom of Focal Onset Impaired Awareness, or complex focal seizures?

  • Losing awareness for a period of time (correct)
  • Excessive movement
  • Intense pain
  • None of the above
  • Which of the following is a true statement about epinephrine auto-injectors, or EAIs?

    <p>An EAI will open airways for approximately 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?

    <p>Becoming lethargic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of asthma?

    <p>Itchy chin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teachers should not help students with asthma administer an inhaler, as this is a medical issue, not an educational one.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Students who are allergic to peanuts:

    <p>May or may not be allergic to tree nuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Seizures are categorized into which two types?

    <p>Partial and generalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you sense your student is experiencing mild hypoglycemia?

    <p>Give the student some juice, soda, or glucose tablets and monitor their blood glucose levels soon after.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does anaphylaxis occur?

    <p>All of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding students who have Type 1 diabetes?

    <p>The student will need to take daily injectable insulin for life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you sense your student is experiencing hyperglycemia?

    <p>Allow the student to administer insulin or seek a trained staff member to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you consider calling for emergency help for a student experiencing an asthma episode?

    <p>The student has trouble walking or talking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asthma is:

    <p>An obstructive lung disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Health Emergencies Overview

    • Adhesive tape may contain latex, which is important to note for students with latex allergies.
    • For generalized tonic-clonic seizures, loosen tight clothing around the neck to aid the student.
    • Complex focal seizures present as a loss of awareness for a brief period.
    • Epinephrine auto-injectors (EAIs) can open airways for approximately 15 minutes, providing critical assistance during anaphylaxis.
    • Symptoms of hypoglycemia include lethargy, confusion, uncoordination, irritability, shakiness, sweating, paleness, sleepiness, headaches, and feelings of weakness.
    • An itchy chin can be a symptom of asthma, highlighting the need for vigilance in students.
    • Teachers are allowed to assist students with asthma in administering inhalers; this is a health concern.
    • Students allergic to peanuts may also have allergies to tree nuts, indicating a need for caution with food allergies.
    • Seizures are classified as partial or generalized, each requiring different response strategies.
    • For mild hypoglycemia, supply juice, soda, or glucose tablets, and monitor blood glucose levels closely afterward.
    • Anaphylaxis can occur through ingestion, inhalation, contact, or injection of allergens, necessitating quick action.
    • Students with Type 1 diabetes require daily injectable insulin throughout their lives to maintain blood sugar levels.
    • In cases of hyperglycemia, allow the student to administer their insulin or involve trained staff for assistance.
    • Emergency help should be called during an asthma episode if the student struggles to walk or talk, indicating severe distress.
    • Asthma is classified as an obstructive lung disease, requiring ongoing management and awareness.

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    Test your knowledge on health emergencies with these updated flashcards. Cover essential topics such as latex exposure, seizure response, and complex focal seizures. Perfect for students and professionals in healthcare-related fields.

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