Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments of selected medical situations/emergencies.

Description should include a list of medical emergencies and their causes, symptoms, and treatments per the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid course. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What steps should be taken if a patient inhales or swallows a crown?
  • What could happen to a patient if a crown he or she has inhaled is not removed?
  • When would one remove a patient from the dental chair to perform emergency procedures?