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1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - Answer I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - Answer hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as we...

Ateriovenus shunt - Answer Artificial device allows an artery to flow to a vein without moving through capillaries. Complications of renal dialysis - Answer Hypotension, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting, hemorrhage from the access site, and infection at the access site. What does insulin do ...

The most important aspect of the scene size-up is - Answer Ensuring scene safety The _______ is your awareness of and concern of potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries and illnesses - Answer index of suspicion If your patient is alone and unresponsive, in order to obtain some form ...

Transcient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Answer Minor stroke, where neurological function os regained quickly with time Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - Answer disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke Cincinnati Stroke Scale - Answer a system used to diagnose a potential stroke ; a...

petite mal seizures are also know as - Answer absence seizures present with little or no movement What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - Answer partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain What are the management of a seizure? - Answer If trauma is noted...

Laryngotracheobronchitis - Answer Croup. cute upper airway obstruction from inflammation common in children. a viral illness characterized by inspiration and expiatory stridor and a seal bark. Most common cause parainfluenza viruses. Epiglottitis - Answer Inflamation of the upper respiratory syst...

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 - Answer d. amphetamines A...

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - Answer Insulin A 32-year-old patient is found unconscious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 secs. What should you do? - Answer Assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sit...

The pneumonic TICLS stand still for what? - Answer Tone Interactivnss Consalability Treatment for a PT with GI bleeding includes - Answer 2 L fluid bolus infusion in adults, 20 ml/kg in children. High flow 02 and pneumatic anti-shock garments should be considered Signs and symptoms of an up...

Ketone production is the result of: - Answer fat metabolization when glucose is unavailable Classic signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - Answer cool, clammy skin; weakness; tachycardia; and rapid respirations In contrast to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes: - Answer is caused by resis...

1. Which statement strongly indicates syncope? - Answer I blacked out for a few seconds 2. When assessing the patient for arm drift, you should ask the patient to - Answer hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed 3. 68 yo patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, as we...

Pyrogenic Reactions - Answer 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...

What is an arteriovenous shunt? - Answer When an artery flows directly into a vein what is the biggest concern with a arteriovenous shunt? - Answer it can cause aneurysms, CHF, and Ischemic neuropathy. what are some complications that renal dialysis can create? - Answer Cardiac arrhythmias, ai...

1. Arteriovenous shunt - Answer The body has two systems in place to keep the blood cells moving. The first system consists of a built-in by pass at the capillary level. 2. Complications of renal dialysis - Answer 3. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Pathophysiology, and effects on respiratory syst...