Fainting Flashcards
dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent need to urinate are signs of?
hyperglycemia
drowsiness and blurred vision signs of?
hyperglycemia
irritability is a sign of?
both hyper and hypoglycemia
sweating is a sign of?
hypoglycemia
extreme hunger a sign of?
hypoglycemia
should you call emergency care for person in shock?
yes always
allergic reaction may cause fainting t or f?
false, lazem seveeeere allergic reaction
can bleeding cause fainting?
NO lazem extreeeeeme bleeding
burn may cause which type of shock?
law burn only false. lazem seveeere burn to cause a hypovolemic shock
what does the neurogenic shock do?
loss of neurogenic tone so vasodilation so decrease in blood pressure
can anesthesia cause fainting?
yes deeeep anesthesia
which centre in the brain does the anesthesia depress?
vasomotor centre in the medulla oblongata
which type of bacteria causes septic shock and what does it do?
gram negative, causes vasodilation, blood stasis
warm and dry skin is a sign of which type of shock
septic
generally, in shock skin will be?
cold and clammy/ sweaty
what about the pulse during shock?
rapid and weak
what is characteristic to anaphylactic shock?
red patches, swelling of face and airway, wheezing and airway constriction/obstruction
steps for shock first aid? cure the bleeding first if there or call or raise legs?
check and care then call IMMEDIATELY 3ashan its an emergency duh, then raise legs 6-12 inches put in recovery mode and loosen clothes and cover with blanket
should you turn the patient’s head to side by default or?
i guess only when vomiting
diabetic coma involves fainting due to hyperglycemia only:?
no hypo kaman
levels of hypo and hyper yalla
hypo below 70, hyper above 140-200 up to 240 ma3rafsh ezay magnoona
diabetic coma happens in type 2 only t or f
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