NHS 111 Exam 1 (PART 1)
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, Define unconscious A person who stops breathing - no chest movement, no sounds, pale skin
What is shock? A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient
blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness
Give some symptoms of shock weak and unable to stand, collapsed or unconscious, cold clammy skin, sweating
when NS stimulates sweat glands, pale inside mouth
Causes of shock excessive bleeding, heart attack, severe infections, low blood sugar, loss of fluids
For every minute CPR is delayed what % decrease in life 10%
expectancy
What is agonal breathing? gasping or snoring noises
What are spasms? involuntary muscle contractions - can mistake for consciousness
What are the 4 stages in the chain of survival 1 - early recognition and call for help, 2 - early bystander CPR, 3 - early
defibrillation, 4 - advanced life support and post resus care
What are the main causes of illness viral and bacterial
What is haemophillia and what does it cause a faulty gene disorder - blood clotting disorder
Define a penetrating and a blunt injury penetrating - visible bleeding, increased risk of infection
blunt - internal damage, no blood
What component is used in blood clotting Platelets
Describe the process of blood clotting platelets, chemical proteins causes platelets to be sticky so they combine with
other substances to form a clot - turns to a scab to stop stuff entering
What is given to those who's blood clots easily anti-coagulants
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, Define unconscious A person who stops breathing - no chest movement, no sounds, pale skin
What is shock? A life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient
blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness
Give some symptoms of shock weak and unable to stand, collapsed or unconscious, cold clammy skin, sweating
when NS stimulates sweat glands, pale inside mouth
Causes of shock excessive bleeding, heart attack, severe infections, low blood sugar, loss of fluids
For every minute CPR is delayed what % decrease in life 10%
expectancy
What is agonal breathing? gasping or snoring noises
What are spasms? involuntary muscle contractions - can mistake for consciousness
What are the 4 stages in the chain of survival 1 - early recognition and call for help, 2 - early bystander CPR, 3 - early
defibrillation, 4 - advanced life support and post resus care
What are the main causes of illness viral and bacterial
What is haemophillia and what does it cause a faulty gene disorder - blood clotting disorder
Define a penetrating and a blunt injury penetrating - visible bleeding, increased risk of infection
blunt - internal damage, no blood
What component is used in blood clotting Platelets
Describe the process of blood clotting platelets, chemical proteins causes platelets to be sticky so they combine with
other substances to form a clot - turns to a scab to stop stuff entering
What is given to those who's blood clots easily anti-coagulants
