Hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS-excessive sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood - but
you have excessive insulin.
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWERS-respiratory distress generally exhibits as wheezing, as a
result of dilatation of bronchi on inspiration and collapse of exhalation.
Choking - CORRECT ANSWERS-a complete blockage of the airway requiring immediate
action
Heimlich Maneuver on Pregnant Patients - CORRECT ANSWERS-thumb side of fist is
placed in the center of the patient's sternum; second hand covers fist and backwards thrusts are
given.
Heimlich Maneuver on Infants - CORRECT ANSWERS-Younger than 1 year - combination
of back blows and chest thrusts is recommended.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - CORRECT ANSWERS-aka a stroke or brain attack -
code needs to be called immediately to reduce permanent adverse effects of stroke.
Epitaxis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nose Bleed - patient should lean forward and pinch the
affected nostril.
vertigo - CORRECT ANSWERS-Condition of dizziness, "room spinning"
Syncope - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Passing out", loss of consciousness or fainting
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWERS-Caused by a variety of factors and can range from mild
to severe.
, Patient usually can feel them coming on (referred to as an aura)
When patient feels aura, you are to ensure they are in a safe place where they will not fall or hit
their head or limbs on anything during the seizure and do not place anything in their mouth.
hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWERS-Excessive or profuse bleeding
Dehiscence - CORRECT ANSWERS-situation where a patient's sutures separate.
Claustrophobia - CORRECT ANSWERS-extreme fear of confined places
Professional Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-standards that govern how members of a
profession are to make decisions when the way they should behave is not clear-cut
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in
making decisions
Laws - CORRECT ANSWERS-Enforceable rules of conduct in a society
Morals - CORRECT ANSWERS-the rules people develop as a result of cultural values and
norms
Standards of Professional Conduct - CORRECT ANSWERS-practice behaviors that are
defined by members of a profession
Rules of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mandatory, direct standards of minimally
acceptable professional conduct
Professional Etiquette - CORRECT ANSWERS-manners and attitudes generally accepted
by members of a profession
ethical dilemma - CORRECT ANSWERS-a decision that involves a conflict of values;
every potential course of action has some significant negative consequences