Jan Exams Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the adrenal gland and what does it do?
A
The adrenal gland sits above the kidney. It secretes ACT AS Aldosterone
Cortisol
Testosterone & Oestrogen
Adrenaline
Somatostatin
2
Q
Conditions you may see hyponatraemia
A
3
Q
conditions you may see hypernatraemia
A
Conns
4
Q
GCS scoring
A
6 Obeys command
5 localises to pain
4 withdraws
3 flexor
2 extensor
1 no response
5 oriented to TPP
4 confused
3 inappropriate words
2 incomprehensible sounds
1 no response
4 opens eyes spontaneously
3 to voice
2 to pain
1 no response
5
Q
X-ray findings for heart failure
A
ABCDE
Alveolar oedema - batwing
B lines (Kelley)
Cardiomegaly
Dilated upper lobes
E- effusion (pleural)
