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Exam 5: Medical Emergencies Flashcards

1
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What causes migraine headaches?

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constriction of blood vessels in the brain = increase pressure

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2
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What is a symptom associated with migraine headaches?

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photophobia

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3
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What is a stroke also called?

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cerebrovascular accident

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4
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What type of headache is associated with a stroke?

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“the worst headache of my life”

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5
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What causes an ischemic stroke?

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embolism in the vessels of the brain

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What causes a hemorrhagic stroke?

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aneurysm/trauma | rupture of blood vessel = bleed out

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7
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Which type of stroke is more fatal?

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hemorrhagic = bleed out

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8
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What symptom/sign greatly contributes to a stroke?

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hypertension

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9
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How can you differentiate between the 2 types of stroke?

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CT will show if blood is present or not (ischemic)

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10
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What does FAST stand for?

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facial droop | arm dropping | slurred speech | time to act

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11
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How can you assess arm dropping in suspected stroke patients?

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have patient hold arms up palms up = if one begins to drop down = stroke

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Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke.

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headache | hemiparesis/hemiplegia | aphasia | AMS | HYPERTENSION

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What is hemiparesis/hemiplegia?

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weakness on one side of body

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What is an important question to ask bystanders/family/friends about a stroke patient?

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when was the last time patient was acting normal

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15
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What is the window of time from onset of stroke when a patient has a great chance of survival? What is it for really?

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3hrs or less | clot-busting medication

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16
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In which stroke patient can receive clot busting medication?

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ischemic only

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17
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What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

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stroke that lasts for a short time and resolves itself

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18
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What causes a TIA?

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thrombotic particles get stuck in the blood vessel = block the vessel until it breaks free

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Signs and Symptoms of TIA

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stroke symptoms that last less than 24 hrs

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20
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How do you treat TIA?

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treat it like a stroke

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21
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What are 3 conditions that can mimic a stroke?

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hypoglycemia | postictal state | subdural/epidural bleeding

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22
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What is syncope?

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temporary LOC due to short period of cerebral hypoxia

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23
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What are 4 causes of syncope?

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hypoglycemia | lack of O2 | vagal stimulation | seizures

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24
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How do you transport patients who fainted?

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SUPINE

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25
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Define seizure.

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uncoordinated, random, chaotic electrical charges in the brain

26
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What is a convulsion seizure?

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has the tonic/clonic movement

27
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What is tonic and clonic?

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tonic = rigid muscles | clonic = jerking of extremities

28
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What is an aura in seizures?

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feeling that you know when a seizure is about to happen

29
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What is the post-ictal state of a seizure?

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patient is no longer seizing but is still in an altered mental state | doesn’t know what happened but is disoriented | still not normal self

30
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What is Epilepsy?

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disorder of having multiple seizures

31
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Stages of a Seizure (Generalized/Convulsion)

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Aura > Tonic/Clonic > clenching of jaw/biting of tongue > incontinence > post ictal state

32
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What is a Focal seizure?

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patient is conscious | a simple part of body is seizing

33
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What is status epilepticus?

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multiple seizures in one episode | patient does not get out of the post-ictal state

34
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What are 4 structural causes of seizures?

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tumor | infection | ICP | stroke

35
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What are the 4 metabolic causes of a seizure?

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hypoxia | hypoglycemia | overdose | Delirium-Tremens

36
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What is delirium tremens?

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people with alcohol abuse = used to having alcohol in system = withdraw = can cause seizures

37
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What is a common type of seizure seen in kids? What is it due to?

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febrile seizures = high fevers

38
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What are the 5 things you must do for a Seizure case?

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remove anything patient can hurt themselves on during a seizure | NEVER restrain | protect head by padding underneath it | LET them have the seizure | ALS

39
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What is DM Type I also called? What is it?

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juvenile onset | immune system attacks beta cells in pancreas = no insulin = insulin dependent DM

40
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What is DM Type II?

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have too much insulin in body (not insulin dependent)

41
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What is the range for normal blood sugar?

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80-120 mg/dl

42
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What is the blood sugar range for hyperglycemia?

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> 200 mg/dl

43
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What is the blood sugar range for hypoglycemia?

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60 mg/dl >

44
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Signs and Symptoms of hyperglycemia

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hypotension | dehydration | excited

45
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Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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300-600 mg/dl | kussmaul respirations (huffing) | sweet, fruity odor

46
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Treatment for diabetic cases

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supine | O2 | oral glucose (hypoglycemia)

47
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Treatment for inhaled poisons

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move patient to fresh air | O2

48
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How to treat patients who tried to commit suicide by buildup of CO in car?

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call additional resources for extrication

49
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Signs and Symptoms of skin contact poisons.

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burns | itching | irritation

50
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Removal method for powder poisons

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BRUSH off first | RINSE with water

51
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How do we treat poison contact in eyes?

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remove contact lenses | irrigate 20 mins

52
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What is used to treat ingested poisons?

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Activated charcoal

53
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Contraindications for active charcoal

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N/V | corrosives, caustics or petroleum | decreased LOC

54
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What is the dosage for activated charcoal?

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1g per 1kg

55
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How to treat injected poisons?

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airway/O2 | transport

56
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Signs and Symptoms of Sedative/Hypnotic drugs (barbiturates and benzos)

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ataxia | bradycardia | hypotension | respiratory hypoxia

57
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Signs and Symptoms of Delirium Tremens

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agitation/restlessness | tremors | hallucinations

58
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Signs and Symptoms of opioid drugs

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lethargy | constricted pupils | cyanosis | hypotension

59
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Signs and Symptoms of a CNS Stimulant (ie: Ecstasy)

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hypertension | tachycardia | dilated pupils

60
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Signs and Symptoms of hallucinogens

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hypertensive | visual disturbances | blank stare | nystagmus | seizures

61
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Signs and Symptoms of Nerve Agents

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lacrimation | defecation | salivation | urination

62
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Signs and Symptoms of food poisoning from botulism

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blurry vision | weakness | ataxia | breathing problems

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