Module 4 - Sudden Illness

what are signs and symptoms of stroke

- Facial weakness - Arm or grip weakness - Speech disturbances

if the person with a suspected opioid overdose is unresponsive and not breathing (cardiac arrest), which care step should you do first?

Immediately begin CPR!

What is not a general care step you should take when assisting a person with their medication? a. Administer the medication and monitor the person until EMS arrives. b. Offer to get their medication. c. Ask them to confirm that you have the right medication. d. Give them the medication to self-administer.

a. Administer the medication and monitor the person until EMS arrives.

what is a sign or symptom of a heart attack? a. Persistent chest pain b. Leg pain c. Sore throat d. Runny nose

a. Persistent chest pain

true or false: if a person is responsive and fully awake, you should place them in a recovery position while you wait for EMS to arrive and begin their care of the person

false

True or False - You are caring for a person experiencing an asthma attack. You have helped them administer their quick-relief medication via an inhaler. Ten minutes later, they are still having trouble breathing and EMS has not yet arrived. You should help the person administer a second dose of the medication.

true

True or false - You are caring for a person with life-threatening bleeding. You have applied a tourniquet and are waiting for EMS to arrive. The person becomes confused and irritable. You notice that their skin is very pale and feels moist. They complain that their heart is racing. The person is most likely experiencing shock

true

You obtain consent, call 9-1-1 and continue checking a responsive person who is having trouble breathing. The person's lips are swelling, and they are scratching a bee sting on their arm. You notice a medical alert bracelet and they nod their head when you ask if they have an allergy. What do you suspect is wrong with the person and what care should you give?

- The person is experiencing anaphylaxis. - Assist them with administering epinephrine via an auto-injector.

you are working at an outdoor café on a hot summer day. Suddenly you hear a commotion at a nearby table. You make sure the scene is safe. As you approach the person you notice they appear responsive, but they are having trouble breathing. Which sudden illnesses are you most likely to suspect?

- asthma - anaphylaxis - heart attack

Examples of life-threatening sudden illness

- diabetic emergency - anaphylaxis

What is important to determine before giving sugar by mouth to the person experiencing a diabetic emergency?

-Make sure the person is awake. - Make sure the person can follow simple commands. - Make sure the person can chew and swallow.