Emt Medical Fisdap Study
1. #1 cause of diabetic death in pediatrics - ANS-Cerebral edema caused by
hyperglycemia
2. 1 cause for adults to have seizures - ANS-lack of anti seizure medication or they
don't have enough anti seizure medication.
3. 1 cause of pediatric seizure - ANS-febrile, because the get hot very quickly
4. A traumatic brain injury - ANS-A traumatic injury to the brain capable of producing
physical, intellectual, emotional, social and vocational changes
5. Acidosis - ANS-The accumulation of acids in the body
6. Allergen - ANS-Substances that cause an allergic reaction
7. Allergic reaction - ANS-The body's exaggerated immune response to an internal or
surface agent
8. Anaphylaxis Signs and symptoms - ANS-Increased pulse, Increased respiratory
rate(Wheezes and stridor), blood pressures decreased (blood vessels dilate and
leak). Hives(Urticaria), Skin pale, Altered mental status, Low blood pressure.
9. Aplastic crisis - ANS-A condition in which the body stops producing red blood cells;
typically caused by infection.
10. Aplastic Crisis Ð - ANS-A condition in which the body stops producing red blood
cells; typically caused by infection(parvovirus). Causes tachycardia, pallor and
fatigue.
11. Ateriovenus shunt - ANS-Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein without
moving through capillaries.
12. Auras - ANS-Ð Sensation a patient notices before a seizures
13. Causes for Seizure - ANS-Fever, Lack of meds, Withdrawal from substances,
Trauma, Stroke, Lack of oxygen, Infection.
14. Causes of anaphylaxis - ANS-Foods(peanuts, shellfish, berries), Insects(bees,
Wasps)/ creatures, Medications(Penicillin/Antibiotics), Plants (Burning poison oak).
15. Cerebral Edema - ANS-Swelling of the brain.
16. Complications of renal dialysis - ANS-Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea and
vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site.
17. Complications of Sickle cell - ANS-Cerebral vascular attack, Gallstones, Jaundice,
Avascular necrosis, Splenic infections, Osteomyelitis, Opiate tolerance, Leg ulcers,
Retinopathy, Chronic pain, Pulmonary hypertension, Chronic renal failure.
18. Coup-Contrecoup Injury - ANS-Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury
occurs at the point of impact; Contrecoup injuries occur on the opposite side of
impact, as the brain rebounds.
19. Diabetes patients Commonly - ANS-Do not take their insulin when they get sick and
go in to hyperglycemic crisis.
20. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - ANS-A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes
in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.
21. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
(HHNC) blood sugar level - ANS-Blood sugar 400-800
, 22. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology - ANS-Causes Kussmaul Respirations
(Rapid, Deep breaths) Increased blood sugar, fruity smelling breath.
23. Different seizure phases - ANS-Auras, seizure, postictal
24. Differentiate between anaphylaxis and allergic reaction - ANS-If patient is going into
shock or any involvement of the airway they have anaphylaxis.
25. Egress - ANS-Way to exit
26. Endocrine Glands - ANS-Glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used
inside the body.
27. Endocrine System - ANS-Regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis
28. Envenomation - ANS-The act of injecting venom
29. Epinephrine - ANS-A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline),
and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases the pulse rate and
blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction.
30. Evaluate scene safety with a psychiatric population - ANS-Be prepared to spend
extra time, Have a definite action plan, Identify yourself calmly, Be Direct, Access the
scene, Stay with patient, Encourage purposeful movement, Express interest in
patients story, Do not get too close. Avoid fighting, Be honest and reassuring, do not
judge.
31. Evaluation for causes of an altered mental status with an unknown origin. -
ANS-AEIOUTIPS AEIOUTIPS Ð Alcohol, Epilepsy, Infection, Over Dose (OD),
Uremia Kidney Failure, Trauma, Insulin/Blood sugar, Psych, Stroke, Seizure and
Syncope
32. Generalized seizure - ANS-whole body has contractions
33. Glucose - ANS-One of the basic Sugars; it is the primary fuel, in conjunction with
oxygen, for cellular metabolism.
34. Hematology - ANS-The Study and prevention of blood-related disorders
35. Hemolytic crisis - ANS-A rapid destruction of red blood cells that occurs faster than
the body's ability to create new cells.
36. Hemolytic crisis Ð - ANS-Drop in hemoglobin level, caused by blood vessels
breaking down at a faster than normal rate. (Common with glucose 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase deficiency
37. Hemophilia - ANS-A congenital abnormality. Body is unable to produce clots, which
results in uncontrollable bleeding
38. High Blood Sugar long term effects - ANS-Blindness, Neuropathy(Nerve Damage),
Necrosis(tissue death), Lose Limbs, Kidney Problems Commonly silent MIs
39. Histamine - ANS-Substances released by the immune system in allergic reactions
that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as vasodilation.
40. Hormone - ANS-A chemical substance produced by a gland that regulates the
activity of organs and tissues.
41. Hyperglycemia - ANS-An abnormally high glucose level in the blood
42. Hyperglycemia (Diabetes) - ANS-An excess amount of sugar in the blood. Too little
insulin makes cells unable to absorb glucose. Cell switch from normal metabolism to
abnormal metabolism. It begins to breakdown fat. It begins to create Ketone in the
body. Ketone is very acidic. And patient will have a fruity smell to their breath.
43. Hyperglycemia blood sugar level - ANS-Blood sugar 120-400
44. Hyperglycemia Caused by - ANS-Patient is not under medical treatment
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46. Takes an insufficient amount of insulin,
