Chapters 5-9 Flashcards
Syncope is the sudden loss of consciousness and postural tone, and is most often caused by a loss of cerebral oxygenation.
Both phases are true
Both phases are true
Which age groups are particularly susceptible to syncope?
Geriatric individuals
Geriatric individuals
All of the following are common classifications of syncope except one. Which one is the exception?
Obstructive syncope
Obstructive syncope
The most serious form of syncope is
Cardiac syncope
Cardiac syncope
Hyperventilation can cause syncope due to
Cerebral vasoconstriction
Cerebral vasoconstriction
The symptoms associated with syncope stem from the stimulation of the
Sympathetic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
All of the following are signs or symptoms associated with syncope except one. Which one is the exception?
Pupil constriction
Pupil constriction
In what position should a patient be placed when suffering from syncope?
Supine position with feet elevated
Supine position with feet elevated
Shock is the condition produced when the cardiovascular-pulmonary system fails to deliver enough oxygenated blood to body tissues, which results in a reduction of metabolism for those tissues.
Both phrases are true
Both phrases are true
Which type of shock would you suspect for a patient experiencing a severe infection?
Septic shock
Septic shock
Which state of shock is irreversible and characterized by failure of the vital organs?
Refractory stage
Refractory stage
What is the most important step in the specific emergency treatment for hypovolemic shock?
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All of the following are possible etiologies of neurogenic shock except one? Which one is the exception?
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction
The type of shock that has the symptoms of nonspecific chest pain and shortness of breath would be?
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock
All of the following are forms of distributive shock except one. Which one is the exception?
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock
In what position should a patient be placed when suffering from shock?
Supinely
Supinely
All of the following are symptoms of hyperventilation except one. Which one is the exception?
Hyperpnea
Hyperpnea
The chemical lacking in the bloodstream of the hyperventilating patient is
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide
The carpopedal spasms often seen in a patient who is hyperventilating is caused by
Reduction in calcium in the bloodstream
Reduction in calcium in the bloodstream
The recommended treatment for a hyperventilating patient is
Work with him or her to control his or her breathing
Work with him or her to control his or her breathing
The symptoms of a pulmonary embolism are often similar to the symptoms of hyperventilation, and both conditions are potentially life threatening.
The first phase is correct, and the second phase is incorrect
The first phase is correct, and the second phase is incorrect
The respiration rate for a person experiencing hyperventilation is
> 22 respirations/minute
> 22 respirations/minute
Abnormal spasm of the facial muscle elicited by light taps on the facial nerve is referred to as
Chvostek’s sign
Chvostek’s sign
All of the following are common precipitating factors of hyperventilation except one. Which one is the exception?
Hypertension
Hypertension
All of the following are associated with increased seizure activity except one. Which one is the exception?
Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Which of the following are responsibilities of the clinician in treating a patient with a seizure disorder?
All of the above (thoroughly reviewing the medical history and discussing it with the patient, monitoring the patient for signs and symptoms of impending seizures, protecting the patient from harm during the seizure, monitoring the patient’s vital signs during recovery and arranging a ride home)
All of the above (thoroughly reviewing the medical history and discussing it with the patient, monitoring the patient for signs and symptoms of impending seizures, protecting the patient from harm during the seizure, monitoring the patient’s vital signs during recovery and arranging a ride home)
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures are often preceded by an aura. Patients are always aware that they have had an aura
Both statements are false
Both statements are false
All of the following are factors used to classify seizure types except one. Which one is the exception?
Age of patient
Age of patient
Your patient stiffens and starts to experience a seizure in the middle of periodontal debridement. What is the first thing you should do?
Stop treatment and remove everything from the patient’s mouth
Stop treatment and remove everything from the patient’s mouth
The following oral signs and symptoms are often present in a patient with a history of seizure disorders. Which of the following is an exception?
Gingival overgrowth
Gingival overgrowth
Antiepileptic drugs fall into which of the following pharmaceutical classifications?
Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants
The most common type of seizure disorder is…
Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizures
Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizures
The injectable drug of choice in the emergency treatment of GTCS or status epileptics is
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Respiratory arrest is most likely to occur during which phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?
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Which of the following is a condition that often mimics the symptoms of a CVA?
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All of the following are individuals susceptible to CVA except one. Which one is the exception?
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The preferred treatment for acute ischemic stroke in the emergency department is the administration of intravenous r-tPa needs to be delivered within the first three hours of onset of the CVA symptoms
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What can occur in a patient who is experiencing a hemorrhagic CVA and is given r-tPA?
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Oxygen should be delivered to a patient suspected of a CVA only if…
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Cerebral hemorrhages occur when a defective artery within the brain bursts and the surrounding tissue fills with blood, whereas subarachnoid hemorrhage strokes occur when a blood vessel on the surface of he brain ruptures and bleeds.
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All of the following are symptoms of acute ischemic CVA except one. Which one is the exception?
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