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Question 1

Signs of rising intracranial pressure (Cushing’s Reflex)

Answer 1

Bradycardia (slowing heart rate)
Systolic hypertension (rising BP)
Erratic respirations

Question 2

Signs of pericardial tamponade (Beck’s triad)

Answer 2

Narrowed pulse pressure
Muffled heart tones
JVD

Question 3

Signs of pneumothorax

Answer 3

Diminished or absent breath sounds
JVD
Progressive dyspnea

Question 4

Pediatric assessment triangle

Answer 4

Appearance
Work of breathing
Circulation to skin

Question 5

Reversible causes of cardiac arrest

Answer 5

Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen ions (acidosis)
Hyper/hypokalemia
Hypothermia
Tension pneumo
Tamponade
Thrombosis
Toxins