M - 5 - Syncope And Dizziness - Adult & Pediatric

Question 1

The first step in management of the syncope/ditziness patient is:

A. Assessment of ABCs
B. BGL
C. 12-Lead ECG

Answer 1

A. Assessment of ABCs

Question 2

If a syncope/dizziness patient presents with a blood glucose under ____ mg/dL, proceed to the AMS protocol.

A. 70
B. 60
C. 50
D. 40

Answer 2

C. 50

Question 3

When faced with a syncope/dizziness patient with a BGL over 50 mg/dL, what should be evaluated next?

Answer 3

ECG: 4-lead

Question 4

If there is any arrhythmia besides _____ in the syncope/dizziness patient, a 12-lead ECG is warranted.

Answer 4

Sinus tachycardia