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What are 2 lifestyle tips for reducing one's risk of heart disease?
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What is FAST?
Face Arm Speech Time
When assessing someone for a stroke, you should follow this acronym: _ _ _ _
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pet dander;
dust; exercise; perfume; cigarette smoke; allergens
Name two potential triggers of an asthma attack.
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Read labels (on food products);
Avoid sharing food with others; Wearing a medic alert; Informing others about their allergy
Name two precautions one can take to avoid any potential food allergens.
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weakness;
excessive thirst; confusion; anxiety; cool/ pale/ sweaty skin
Shock is referred to as a "lack of blood flow to the tissues". Name 3 signs or symptoms of shock.
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Pain in chest, shoulder, jaw;
shortness of breath; fatigue; gastric discomfort; denial
Name 3 signs or symptoms of a heart attack.
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Nope! is only *Note that ASA is only indicated for a heart attack (as some strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain).
Do we use any medications to treat a stroke?
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What is an inhaler (ventolin)?
Call 911 (if they don't improve). *Ventolin is a bronchodilator (thus it opens the person's airway and allows them to breathe).
As a first aider, I can administer the individual a medication called an _________. If they do not improve after taking this med, then I must?
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Orange to the thigh; blue to the sky
(Thumb and fingers go around the shaft and hold it in for 10 seconds). *If the person doesn't improve within 5 mins, give them a 2nd dose into the opposite thigh.
When administering the Epipen, the orange side goes into the person's ______ and blue goes to the _______.
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False!
This person may be require surgery (thus the stomach must be empty).
True or false:
It is ok to give someone water if they are thirsty after suffering from severe internal bleeding. |
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What is aspirin (ASA)?
*If low dose ASA (81mg), take 2; if regular dose (325mg), take 1.
If the individual is not allergic, they should chew either one or two of these pills.
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Numbness/ drooping on one side of the body;
severe headache; difficulty speaking or understanding; vision problems (blindness/ dizziness)
Name 3 signs or symptoms of a stroke.
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What is an aerochamber (spacer)?
(this device helps them absorb the medication)
If the individual has this device, they should use this to help them administer their medication.
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What is chocolate :(?
What is orange (cheddar) cheese?
What is Alessandra allergic to????
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What are erectile dysfunction drugs (e.g. Viagra, Levitra, Cialis)?
*Yes, women take these meds as well.
Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for individuals who have taken this type of medication in the last 2-3 days.
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What is nitroglycerine?
This heart medication is a vasodilator (lowers BP) and is administered under the tongue.
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What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Yes! This is a warning sign that a major stroke is imminent!
A mini-stroke is know as a _ _ _. Would I still call 911 for this?
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-shortness of breath
-coughing, wheezing -tightness in chest -difficulty speaking
What are 3 signs/ symptoms of an asthma attack?
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-swelling of: lips, airway, hands, feet
-rash/ hives -nausea/ vomiting -dizziness/ loss of responsiveness -high-pitched (squeaking) sound when breathing
Name 3 signs/ symptoms of anaphylaxis.
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calm;
blanket or sweater; call 911.
When treating someone for shock, I must remain ______. I will give the person a _______ (for warmth) and call _____.
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