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
