Heat exhaustion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

West Coast EMT Block 2 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 30-year-old male was rescued after being lost in the woods for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 30°F (-1°C). He is immediately placed in the warmed ambulance, where you perform a primary assessment. He is unresponsive, pale, and apneic. You should: Select one: A. assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds. B. apply chemical heat packs to his groin and axillae. C. apply an AED and assess his cardiac rhythm...

Pathophysiology - Correct answer-The study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings Etiology - Correct answer-The study of the causes and origins of disease Pathogenesis - Correct answer-Development or evolution of a disease Allostasis - Correct answer-Ability to achieve stability through change Allostatic load - Correct answer-The long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body Allostatic overload - Correct answer-Over activation of adaptive systems -High...

CDH Paramedic Entrance Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the normal respirations of adults? Infants? 12-20 and 20-40 What is the purpose of surfactant? Reduces surface tension in alveoli (lubricant) What is the normal stimulus to breathe in a healthy patient? Carbonic drive What is a pink puffer? Blue Bloater? A COPD Patient with Emphysema. A COPD Patient with Chronic Bronchitis What causes inhalation? Diaphragm and Intercostal muscles contract Where are the different lung sound...

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _ . turnover Safety is a learned behavior and attitude. T/F TRUE Poor lighting, excessive noise, inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _ _. unsafe conditions The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component task and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called _ _ _ . job safety analysis The measure of probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is refe...

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a de...

AEMT Drug Cards, NREMT Advanced-EMT Lactated Ringers - Trade Name: Hartmann's Solution MOA: Isotonic crystalloid solution, replaces water and electrolytes Indications: hypovolemic shock Contraindications: CHF, renal failure Side effects: N/A Dose: 20 mg/kg for adults and PEDS Naloxone - Trade Name: Narcan MOA: opioid antagonist Indications: Narcotic OD, coma of unknown origin Contraindications: hypersensitivity Side Effects: nausea, seizures, vomiting Adult D...

American Red Cross CPR/AED Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: True or false? If someone has never had a seizure before, 9-1-1 should be called immediately. Do this by asking a person nearby if they know patient's history. Answer: True Q: What should you do if someone who is suffering from anaphylaxis and has an epipen? A. call 9-1-1 B. Check for breathing C. immediately use the epipen and then call 9-1-1 D. call 9-1-1 and ...

Auscultatory gap - A brief period when Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension What is acceptable temperature range? - 97.6 - 99.6 What does pyrexia mean? - Fever Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke - Heat exhaustion: nausea vomiting, pale, cold, and clamy. Heat stroke: hot, red, and dry; loss or change of consciousness What kind patients should avoid rectal temperatures - Rectal surgery and cardiac conditions (Vagal Nerve) Healthy resting he...

Free Step 2 CK NBME Sec 2-3What is the recommended treatment for organophosphate or acetylcholinesterase inhibitor poisoning? - correct answer Atropine (and removal of clothing) Atropine only reverses MUSCARINIC Pralidoxime is the only medication that reverses both muscarinic and nicotinic effects of organophosphates by "restoring" cholinesterase from its bond with these substances. Pralidoxime is effective only if given early after the exposure. ????? - correct answer Cause of...

In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - windward side What does Heaving-to require? - a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - heading up Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - on the verge of a luff In light air, which of the following is true regarding t...