Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards
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A patient with a pacemaker presents for treatment. Which precaution is most critical?
Answer: Do not use electrical stimulation (e-stim) on the patient
Electrical stimulation can interfere with pacemaker function and is absolutely contraindicated; manual needling with appropriate caution is generally acceptable.
During cupping therapy, a patient develops a blister larger than 2 cm. What is the correct management?
Answer: Puncture the blister, drain it, and apply antibiotic ointment with sterile dressing
Large blisters from cupping should be sterilely drained and covered to prevent infection while the site heals.
A patient begins seizing during treatment. After ensuring airway safety and calling 911, what should NOT be done?
Answer: Restrain the patient's limb movements forcefully
Forceful restraint during a seizure can cause fractures or dislocations; the focus should be on protecting the patient from injury without restricting movement.
A patient with diabetes reports feeling shaky, sweaty, and confused during treatment. Blood glucose reads 48 mg/dL. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Immediately give 15-20g of fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck in 15 minutes
A blood glucose of 48 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia requiring immediate fast-acting glucose (15-15 rule) before any further treatment.
Which of the following is a contraindication for moxibustion?
Answer: Excess heat conditions
Moxibustion uses heat and is contraindicated in excess heat or fire conditions, as it would aggravate the pathology.
A practitioner sustains a needlestick injury from a needle previously used on a patient with unknown HIV status. What is the recommended first step?
Answer: Squeeze the wound to express blood, wash thoroughly with soap and water, then report to occupational health
Immediate first aid includes allowing some bleeding, thorough washing with soap and water, followed by prompt incident reporting and risk assessment for PEP consideration.
A patient has an acute asthma attack during treatment with audible wheezing and use of accessory muscles. They have their rescue inhaler. What should the acupuncturist do FIRST?
Answer: Have the patient use their rescue inhaler and assess response; call 911 if no improvement
The patient's prescribed rescue bronchodilator is the first-line intervention; if there is no improvement or worsening, emergency services must be activated.