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FISDAP UNIT EXAM: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (CHAPTERS 5-23) 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED Questions to ask patients who OD - CORRECT ANSWER what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - CORRECT ANSWER morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - CORRECT ANSWER epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine,...

Questions to ask patients who OD - CORRECT ANSWER what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - CORRECT ANSWER morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - CORRECT ANSWER epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedati...

Pyrogenic Reactions - Two definitions from different sets: - Fever caused by endotoxins and bacteria. The endotoxins may cross over membranes during hemodialysis complications. - "Reaction characterized by an abrupt temperature elevation with severe chills, backache, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting; a potential complication of IV/IO therapy, complication of hemodialysis." S/G: If the pt is having a blood transfusion and they start to experience the following symptoms: Erythema, ur...

Questions to ask patients who OD - what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedative hypnotics - diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam, midazolam slur...

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - introduce yourself and start an assessment

An 80 y/o male complains of a headache and nausea. He is confused with hot, dry skin. His house is hot and humid. VS are BP 90/55, P 96, R 18, SpO2 88% and BGA 88 mg/dL. What should you do? - Begin active cooling measures (signs of heat stroke, also think of fluid replacement due to dehydration) A 28 y/o female complains of sudden onset of dyspnea while eating in a restaurant. Her tongue is swelling and she has urticaria on her neck. VS are BP 86/44, P 116, R 18 with wheezing. What should ...

A 20 y/o M is agitated and complains of nausea. He tells you, "I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest." Vital signs are BP 142/90, P 140, R 24, and warm, moist skin. Which drug should you suspect? a. narcotics b. opioids c. alcohol d. amphetamines - d. amphetamines Amphetamines stimulate the cen

Laryngotracheobronchitis (CROUP) Pathophysiology S&S Manamagement - Viral Infection of Upper Airway Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchi strongest S&S at night--> severe respiratory distress Stridor, Hoarseness, Barking Cough, dyspnea/respiratory distress, low grade fever, hypoxia, nose inhalations Airway Mangement BVM, High Flow o2 Tube size might be 2 times smaller than normal size

Assessment of Carbon Monoxide poisoning - ANSWER-must recognize signs and symptoms and as well as measuring. These include headache, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, weakness and confusion. Assessment of tuberculosis - ANSWER--coughing up of blood -Difficulty of breathing -Crackles (rales) or sometimes Ronchi and wheezing -Anorexia -Night Sweats Contamination control for MRSA - ANSWER-properly washing hands and wearing proper PPE Different types of seizures - ANSWER-partial ...