IT Test Lookups Flashcards

1
Q

Any pain occurring in the abdominal and thoracic areas, including the hips, should be considered as symptoms arising from _________ involvement and treated as type II DCS.

A

Spinal Cord

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2
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What is EVERY symptoms of hypoxia?
(per the dive manual)

A

Loss of judgement

Lack of control

Lack of muscle control

Inability to perform delicate or skill-requiring tasks

Drowsiness

Weakness

Agitation

Euphoria

Loss of consciousness

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3
Q

What is the treatment for hypoxia?

A

Basic first aid & 100% oxygen

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4
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What is EVERY symptom of Hypercapnia?
(per the dive manual)

A

Increased Breathing

Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

Confusion

Feeling of Euphoria

Inability to concentrate

Increased sweating

Drowsiness

Headache

Loss of consciousness

Convulsions

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5
Q

How do you treat Hypercapnia?

A

1) Decrease the level of exertion

2) Increase hat or lung ventilation

3) Shift to an alternate breathing source

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6
Q

What is the definition of Near Drowning?

A

Term used when a victim is successfully resuscitated following a drowning episode

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7
Q

What is the definition of Drowning?

A

Fluid Induced Asphyxia

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8
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of near drowning?

A

1) Unconscious
2) Increased Respiratory Rate
3) Shortness of Breath
4) Coughing with frothy and/or blood-tinged sputum
5) Cyanosis
6) Distress

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9
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What is the treatment for near drowning?

A

1) Open/Maintain Airway
2) Check breathing
3) 5 rescue breaths if not breathing
4) CPR

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10
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What is Asphyxia?

A

Where breathing stops and both Hypercapnia and Hypoxia occur simultaneously.

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11
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What is the treatment of CO poisoning?

A

Immediate Treatment: Diver to fresh air and seek medical attention

In depth Treatment:
Minor - 100% o2
Severe - TT6

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12
Q

How can you prevent a sinus squeeze?

A

1) Afrin
2) Pseudofed
3) Halting Descent and ascending a few feet

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13
Q

What is the treatment of CNS o2 Toxicity?

A

1) Ascend

2) Shift to a breathing mixture with lower oxygen percentage

3) Remove Mask

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14
Q

The contents of the primary Medkit are classified as what?

A

Diagnostic & Therapeutic

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15
Q

The contents of the secondary Medkit are classified as what?

A

Equipment & Medicine

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16
Q

What does KVO stand for and what is the standard rate?

A

“Keep Vein Open”

20-50 ml/hr

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