ROW 1 - Chapter 4
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Medical Emergencies
REVIEW OF CONCEPTS
Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the line or in the space provided.
A. Emergency Equipment and Supplies
1.
The following questions relate to crash carts.
a.
How often should a crash cart be checked?
2
.
The following statements relate to common medications found on crash carts.
a.
_______________________ is used for bradycardia and will increase the heart rate.
b.
_______________________ is used for seizures.
c.
_______________________ is used for anaphylaxis, severe asthma, and cardiac arrest.
d.
_______________________ is an antihistamine that is used for allergic reactions.
e.
_______________________, a hormone that simulates the liver to release glucose into the blood, is
given for hypoglycemia.
f.
_______________________ is used for opioid overdoses.
B. Handling Emergencies
3
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What is the role of the medical assistant in emergency situations?
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