Dental Emergencies and First Aid Flashcards
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What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR when performed by a healthcare provider with two rescuers?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR in the healthcare provider two-rescuer scenario until an advanced airway is placed.
Which of the following should ALWAYS be included in a dental office emergency drug kit according to standard guidelines?
Answer: Epinephrine, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and an oral glucose source
Core emergency kits must contain epinephrine (for anaphylaxis), nitroglycerin (for angina/MI), aspirin (for cardiac events), and glucose (for hypoglycemia) as minimum essentials.
What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for when gathering emergency medical history from a patient?
Answer: Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the emergency
SAMPLE (Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events) is a standardized tool for rapid emergency history taking.
Nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation equipment malfunctions, delivering 100% nitrous oxide without oxygen. What symptom would the patient FIRST experience?
Answer: Hypoxia leading to loss of consciousness
Delivering 100% nitrous oxide without oxygen causes hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), which can rapidly lead to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest if uncorrected.
A patient in the dental chair complains of crushing substernal chest pain and becomes pale and diaphoretic. After calling 911, what should the dental assistant do NEXT?
Answer: Keep the patient upright or semi-reclined, administer oxygen, and provide aspirin if not contraindicated
A semi-upright position eases breathing, supplemental oxygen improves myocardial oxygenation, and aspirin provides antiplatelet therapy while awaiting EMS for a suspected MI.
Which patient position is MOST appropriate for a pregnant patient who is experiencing hypotension in the dental chair?
Answer: Tilted 15–30 degrees to the left side (left lateral tilt)
Tilting a pregnant patient to the left displaces the uterus off the inferior vena cava, restoring venous return and cardiac output to alleviate supine hypotensive syndrome.
After using an AED on a patient in cardiac arrest, the device advises 'No shock recommended.' What should the dental team do immediately?
Answer: Resume CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions
A 'no shock advised' message means the rhythm is not shockable (e.g., PEA or asystole); high-quality CPR must be resumed immediately to maintain perfusion.