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Lesson 2.3: General Medical Emergencies

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Caused by prolonged seating of the patient in the supine position during treatment and then suddenly placing them in the upright position

Back (Answer)

Postural Hypotension (Type of shock)

#2
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of a patient with Postural Hypotension

Back (Answer)

Light-headed and/or extreme dizziness; disorientation

#3
Front (Question)

How to prevent Postural Hypotension

Back (Answer)

By slowly returning the patient to the upright position

#4
Front (Question)

How to treat Postural Hypotension

Back (Answer)

By returning the patient to the supine position

#5
Front (Question)

How to treat Postural Hypotension in pregnant patients

Back (Answer)

By positioning the patient on their left side

#6
Front (Question)

Caused by the presence of an allergen; could be food, drug, venom or latex

Back (Answer)

Anaphylactic Shock

#7
Front (Question)

TRUE OR FALSE: Patients are at an increased risk if they have a history of allergies or had an anaphylactic response before

Back (Answer)

True

#8
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of a patient with Anaphylactic Shock

Back (Answer)

• Respiratory difficulty • Edema (swelling) • Hives • Cyanosis (blue skin) • Weak pulse • Nausea • A decrease in blood pressure

#9
Front (Question)

TRUE OR FALSE: Anaphylactic shock is NOT a life-threatening condition

Back (Answer)

False

#10
Front (Question)

How to treat Anaphylactic Shock

Back (Answer)

• Place the patient in the supine position • Call for help • Access the emergency kit • Administer Oxygen Note: You will monitor the patient’s vital signs during treatment

#11
Front (Question)

The dose of epinephrine needed for patients with Anaphylactic Shock

Back (Answer)

3ml of 1:1,000 Epinephrine

#12
Front (Question)

Decreased blood supply to the heart. It can be caused by extreme physical exertion or stress

Back (Answer)

Angina Pectoris (Angina)

#13
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of Angina

Back (Answer)

• Pain in the chest (substernal) lasting 3 to 8 minutes • Shortness of breath • Anxiety

#14
Front (Question)

How to treat Angina

Back (Answer)

• Place a nitroglycerin tablet sublingually or use a translingual spray • Administer oxygen

#15
Front (Question)

How to treat Angina in a patient wearing a nitroglycerin patch

Back (Answer)

• Administer Oxygen 2. Call for help if the condition does not improve or if it becomes worse

#16
Front (Question)

The complete shutdown of both the circulatory and respiratory systems

Back (Answer)

Cardiac Arrest

#17
Front (Question)

This is considered to be one of the most serious medical emergencies you can encounter

Back (Answer)

Cardiac Arrest

#18
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of Cardiac Arrest

Back (Answer)

• Loss of consciousness 2. Lack of pulse and breathing

#19
Front (Question)

Treatment of Cardiac Arrest

Back (Answer)

• Activate the EMS system (Code Blue) 2. Administer CPR and retrieve the emergency cart

#20
Front (Question)

An imbalance of insulin or glucose (sugar)

Back (Answer)

Diabetic Acidosis (Hyperglycemic Coma)

#21
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemic Coma

Back (Answer)

• Acetone breath (fruity smell) • Rapid but weak pulse • May be unresponsive • May be unconscious • Dry mouth • A complaint of a sudden headache

#22
Front (Question)

Treatment of Diabetic Acidosis

Back (Answer)

• Ask conscious patient when they last ate or took insulin • Contact physician • If this condition is goes untreated, activate EMS

#23
Front (Question)

This is caused by too much insulin in the system

Back (Answer)

Insulin Shock (Hypoglycemia)

#24
Front (Question)

Signs and symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Back (Answer)

• Moist, clammy skin • Increased anxiety/confusion • Patient may complain of hunger • Patient may become unconscious