A-E Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

What is a contraindication for a nasopharyngeal airway?

A

Basal skull fracture

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2
Q
What do the following indicate?
Snoring
Gurgling
Stridor
Silence
A

Snoring: partial airway collapse
Gurgling: secretions in airway
Stridor: airway obstruction
Silence: airway occlusion

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3
Q

What are the possible causes of post-op fever?

A
Wind
Water
Walking (DVT)
Wound
Wonder drugs
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4
Q

What drug classes are contraindicated in penicillin allergy?

A

Cephalosporin
Carbapenems
Penicillins
B lactam (aztreonam)

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