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ASNSW Revision Questions Flashcards

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How would you posture an unconscious patient with drug overdose?

A

Lateral?

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2
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What is the treatment for a suspected narcotic drug overdose?

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O2 and bag, Airway maintenance, Naloxone

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How would you posture an anaphylactic patient with breathing difficulty?

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Tripod

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What oxygen delivery method and flow rate would you give to a patient in anaphylaxis who is breathing spontaneously?

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15L/min O2 via NRM

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What is the routine treatment for a patient in anaphylaxis?

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0.5mg adrenaline IM or 0.01mg/kg for paed, up to 0.5mg

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How would you posture a patient who is suffering from severe Asthma?

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Tripod, or upright if on stretcher

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What treatment would you provide to a patient suffering severe Asthma

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What are the signs and symptoms of a patient who is in decompensated shock?

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Explain the role of Angiotensin 1 and Angiotensin 2 in the compensatory stage of shock

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What are the key signs and symptoms would you monitor if your patient is in compensatory stage of shock?

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Pulse rate, blood pressure, SpO2

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Why is cardiogenic pulmonary oedema an indication for PEEP or inspiratory assistance?

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Why will the signs and symptoms of a patient with APO be exacerbated in the supine position?

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Why does fluid build up in the lungs and extremities in a patient with heart failure?

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What are the key signs of someone with right sided heart failure?

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What are the key signs of someone with left sided heart failure?

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How does a paramedic treat a patient with APO?

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17
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What actions of atrovent make it not recommended for treatment of a patient with APO?

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18
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How does the body try to compensate for cardiogenic shock (heart pump failure)?

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19
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How would a paramedic treat cardiogenic shock?

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20
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What is the paramedic treatment for chest pain from acute coronary syndrome?

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Aspirin, GTN, Oxygen (PRN), 12 lead ECG

21
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How does GTN work to relieve the symptoms of ACS?

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22
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How can physical exertion be detrimental to a patient who is having an AMI?

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Increased work of the heart, increased ischaemia

23
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Why may patients who are having an acute AMI experience pain in their left arm, jaw or neck?

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24
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What is the normal conduction pathway through the heart?

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25
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Why do some respiratory disorders/conditions have similar symptoms to cardiac related chest pain?

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