Chapter 19

Question 1

Sepsis Ulta mental status

Answer 1

Can be caused by severe metabolic and electrolyte abnormalities caused by the systemic Inflammatory response

Question 2

Sepsis signs and symptoms

Answer 2

Altered mental status increased heart rate increased respiratory rate low blood pressure high blood glucose decrease capillary refill

Question 3

Partial seizure

Answer 3

Affecting only one part or one side of the brain

Question 4

Generalized seizure

Answer 4

Affects entire brain Emt is called most for generalized seizure…by unconsciousness and major motor activity a tonic clonic seizure

Question 5

Tonic clonic seizure

Answer 5

Three phases

Tonic-Rigid and stiff no more than 30 seconds breeding me stop by tongue bowel and bladder loss of control

Clonic- Body jerks 1 to 2 minutes or up to five cyanotic, drool or foam

Postical- convulsion stop, state of drowsiness, remain unconscious for several hours, headache

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of stoke

Answer 6

Confusion 
Dizziness 
Numbness weakness or paralysis 
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Impaired vision
High blood pressure 
Difficult respiration or snoring 
Nausea or vomiting 
Seizure 
Unequal pupils
Headache 
Loss of vision in one eye
Unconsciousness (uncommon)