Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards
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A client reports blood in the discharge tubing during a colonic session. The therapist should:
Answer: Stop the session immediately and refer the client for medical evaluation
Blood in the discharge is a contraindication to continuing; the session must be stopped and the client referred for medical evaluation to rule out bowel injury.
What does SAMPLE stand for in emergency patient assessment?
Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last intake, Events
SAMPLE is a mnemonic used in emergency assessment covering Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to the emergency.
If a colonic hydrotherapy client presents with sudden confusion, slurred speech, and facial drooping during a session, the therapist should suspect:
Answer: Stroke and activate emergency services immediately
Sudden confusion, slurred speech, and facial drooping are classic FAST stroke signs (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) requiring immediate 911 activation.
Why is it critical to document the exact time that an emergency began during a colonic hydrotherapy session?
Answer: Time of onset guides emergency responders on treatment urgency and options
For emergencies like stroke or cardiac arrest, the time of onset directly affects treatment eligibility (e.g., tPA within 4.5 hours for stroke), making accurate documentation critical.
A client develops severe nausea, vomiting, and muscle cramps following a colonic session. These signs most suggest:
Answer: Electrolyte imbalance, possibly hyponatremia or hypokalemia
Nausea, vomiting, and muscle cramps post-session are classic signs of electrolyte imbalance, particularly low sodium or potassium levels from fluid shifts.
Which of the following is an appropriate step in the emergency plan if the colonic therapist is alone in the facility when an emergency occurs?
Answer: Call 911 first, then stay with the client and provide instructions to the dispatcher
Calling 911 first ensures professional help is en route; the dispatcher can also guide the therapist on immediate care while help is coming.
An AED is available in the facility. When is it appropriate to use it on a client during a colonic hydrotherapy emergency?
Answer: Only when a client has no pulse and is not breathing (cardiac arrest)
AEDs are designed specifically for cardiac arrest — when the client is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no detectable pulse.