Module 4 Writing Assignment
1. List five things you learned concerning "shock"?
The first thing I learned concerning "shock" is the actually meaning of shock. Shock occurs when the body 's tissue does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Also, that it is a failure to the cardiovascular system in which the blood circulation decrease and eventually ceases.
The second thing I learned, is that shock can be both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular. Three major cardiovascular causes of shock are: poor pump function blood or fluid loss from blood vessels and poor vessel function.
The third thing i learned was the progression of shock. When checking for shock, shock itself can not be seen, but the signs and symptoms can be. Such as, blood loss, which is called compensated shock. Decompesated shock, is the last step, and that is when the blood pressure drops and after that, there 's not much you can do. Because after that shock is terminal which means there is no saving someone 's life.
The fourth thing I learned was the care for shock. Every injury affects the circulatory system, so it is very important for the first
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1)Lay the person down and elevate the leg and feet slightly, unless you think that might cause pain.
2)Keep the person as still as possible.
3) Begin CPR if the person is not breathing
4)Loosen tight clothing
5)Do not let the person eat or drink
6) Lastly if the person vomits or begins bleeding, turn them over to their side to prevent choking, but only if they do not have a spinal injury.
2. What is the importance of understanding "shock" as it relates to first aid? Do you feel prepared to provide first aid if necessary?
After reading the text about "shock" i think i have the knowledge of "shock" to check for signs and symptoms. Overall, i have never been in that position so i could not say for sure 100% that i would be prepared. However, i would use the steps that i have learned to try my best and apply it to the
At this point ensuring the patient is calm and safe verses asking details of the event (until emergency services arrives) is key. Otherwise the client may get upset or go into shock over the event again. Once emergency services has arrived for the client,I 'd ensure that everyone is okay and staying calm. This is the point where emergency services would take over. I would complete any paperwork relevant to the incident to this point to ensure that no important events are missed or
Unit 1 Test Multiple Choice Questions 1.Who usually takes over the emergency medical care of a patient at the scene after an emergency medical responder has initiated care? a.Physicians b.Emergency department staff c.EMTs d.Treatment center specialists 2.Dressings, bandages and other equipment that have been used in emergency care should be replaced − a.when you finish your work shift. b.when you check equipment and supplies at the beginning of your shift. c.as soon as possible.
Falls of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU routine should be avoided developing certain strategies used outside this area, such as prevention of displacement, promote stability, elimination of sliding hazards routinely ensure that the patient is oriented to the environment and the bell is at the fingertips, keeping the beds in the lowest position and braking, providing adequate lighting, and provide anti-slip footwear and technical assistance in lifting patients bed. The response time of the call prolonged ringing patient or family is just one of the potential causes of falls, firstly because if the response time is greater serve their needs later, and partly because no response to the patient may start feeling agitated. Shift schedules nurses can be particularly effective in preventing falls, as they allow the staff to anticipate and address the needs of each patient. The tubing, drains and cables must be securely to prevent tripping when lifting or embody patients. Although falls can happen without warning, subsequent falls can be avoided if the etiology of them is
The first run had the learner get 3 answers correct and 7 answers wrong, resulting in a shock of 105 volts. In the second run, the teacher was told to read a list of words until the learner got the correct pair which meant that the teacher would have to increase the voltage up to 450 volts which were labeled as “Danger Severe Shock”. At around 300 volts the learner would start kicking against the wall and not respond to the teacher anymore. If the teacher failed to shock the learner the experimenter would give 4 responses that urged the teacher to administer the shock. The experimenter would either say “ Please Continue”, “The experiment requires that you continue”, “It is essential that you continue”, or finally “ You have no other choice you must go on”.
Raise the injured part above the level of the heart. Keep monitoring the patient vitas sign until helps
When a concussion happens, the effects can appear immediately or very soon after the blow to the head and include sleep, mood disturbances, and sensitivity to light and noise. Sometimes some effects do not appear for hours even days and could last for several days. While not every patient with a concussion will lose consciousness, every suspected concussion should be treated seriously. As a medical assistant when assisting with a child after a concussion there are many things that you should look for or be aware of to make sure that the patient is receiving the proper care. Signals of a concussion include: Confusion (this can last from moments to several minutes) Headache Repeated questioning about what happened Temporary memory loss,
Both Stoker and Machen write about shock being a cause of death. In Stoker, no one actually dies of shock; however, there are several mentions of shock being the sole cause of death for people who are particularly weak or not able to handle sudden fright. To start, when Mina discusses Lucy’s deteriorating state in a letter to Jonathan, she states: “her doctor told her that within a few months, at most, she must die, for her heart is weakening. At any time, even now, a sudden shock would be almost sure to kill her”(Stoker 114). This one of many instances to which shock is referred to as the straw that could break the camel's back, so to speak.
Then there are also primary injuries and secondary injuries. Primary injuries are the injuries that happen right away (scientificamaerica). Then the secondary injuries are the injuries that could come later in life (scientificamerica). Physicians pay close attention to the secondary injuries because of the tissue damage (scientificamerica). Because secondary tissue effects are the beginning of long term effects like psychosocial changes, behavioral changes, emotional changes, bodily damage, brain damage, etc…
1. What type of shock is John exhibiting signs of? [1 mark] Give a rationale for your answer and relate this to four [4] of John’s clinical symptoms and observations. [4 marks for clinical symptoms & 4 marks for observations] The type of shock John is exhibiting is cardiogenic shock.
The shock of this loss can spread through the
but If you make a wrong way. It can make the patient 's severe. you should learn and perform correctly. and you can know how to do CPR. from this here.
Description There are three stages of shock: Stage I (also called compensated, or nonprogressive), Stage II (also called decompensated or progressive), and Stage III (also called irreversible). In Stage I of shock, when low blood flow (perfusion) is first detected, a number of systems are activated in order to maintain/restore perfusion. The result is that the heart beats faster, the blood vessels throughout the body become slightly smaller in diameter, and the kidney works
Again let’s take the facts and break them down on why a person would be so willing to do harm to another person like that. First there is a person who is viewed as an expert, a person of authority simply because he is wearing a white coat and has a clip board and repeatedly says the same phrase over and over again is instructing you to commit this act. There is a compensation of $4.00 being offered for just doing as your told and I could really use the money, after all I’m in the teaching chair not the learner chair I’m administering the shocks not receiving them. In this situation I believe it was a combination of biological factors as well as the situation that make the bad behavior come out. At any time that person could get up and walk out of the experiment, however something in their brain tells them it’s ok to keep going.
1. Education to nursing staff who cared for Ms. Gadner on shock symptoms 2. Review with nurse Gilbert identification and treatment of infiltrated IV 3. Educate nursing staff who cared for Ms. Gadner on importance of documentation and updating of physicians of patient’s current condition. 4.
With the increasing shocks the learner’s responses also become intense. He would protest by shouting “You have no right to hold me here!” Shouting turned into screams of excruciating pain as the voltage reached severe levels. As an ultimate resort the learner decided to stop answering but the experimenter asked no response to considered as a wrong answer and to administer the shock.