DA Chapter 31 Recall Questions

What does the abbreviation AED stand for?

automated external defibrillator

What is the best way to prevent an emergency?

know your patient

What is the proper ratio of chest compressions to breaths for an adult victim when CPR is performed?

30 chest compressions to 2 ventilations

What does the abbreviation CAB stand for in emergency care?

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

What minimum credentials must you have to meet emergency care standards as a dental assistant?

ability to assess and record vital signs accurately basic life support for the health care provider Heimlich maneuver Operation of the automated external defibrillator

What is the danger of ventricular fibrillation?

abnormal, chaotic heart rhythm that prevents the heart from pumping blood

What type of allergic reaction can be life threatening?

anaphylaxis

What is the medical term for chest pain caused by the heart muscle being deprived of oxygen?

angina

What is the medical term for stroke?

cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

What is a probable cause of most medical emergencies in the dental office?

combined stress of a person's daily life and the apprehension of going to the dentist

Who is responsible for a patient's safety in the dental office?

dentist

Who in the dental office would most likely be in charge of calling the emergency medical services?

front desk staff

What condition results from and abnormal increase in blood glucose?

hyperglycemia

Patients with asthma will usually carry what form of medication?

inhaler (bronchodilator)

Where should emergency phone numbers kept in a dental office?

next to each phone throughout the office

What is the most frequently used "drug" in a medical emergency?

oxygen

When patients tell you how they feel, what is the term for such a "feeling"?

symptom

What is the medical term for fainting?

syncope

A patient who is unresponsive to sensory stimulation is in what state?

unconsciousness