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CHAPTER 18 Flashcards

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Altered mental status

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It is a significant indication of injury or illness to patient. It can range from simple disorientation to complete unconsciousness.

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Coma

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An unconscious date in which a patient does not respond to painful stimuli

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The two main categories in mental status

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Structural causes (Brain)

Toxic metabolic causes (Body)

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The physical exam conducted on a patient with altered mental status includes

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Head
Pupils
Mouth and oral mucosa
Chest
Breath sounds
Abdomen
Lower and upper extremities 
Posterior body
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Neurologic deficit

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Any deficiency in the functioning of the brain or nervous system

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Nontraumatic brain injury/stroke

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Medical injury to the brain that is not related to trauma

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FAST

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FACIAL DROOP
ARM WEAKNESS
SPEACH DIFFICULTY
TIME TO CALL 911

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The timeframe of administration of fibrinolytic drugs to a stroke patient

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Within 3 hours from the first sign or symptom. 4.5 for selected patients

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