MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Question 1

LOC

Answer 1

level of consciousness

Question 2

Shock

Answer 2

Indicates a failure of the circulatory system to
support vital body functions.

Question 3

different types of shock:

Answer 3

1. Hypovolemic: loss of blood or tissue
   fluid (ie:car accident)
2. Cardiogenic:
3. Neurogenic
4. Vasogenic*Anaphylactic shock
   *Septic

Question 4

Hypovolemic Shock

Answer 4

Caused by loss of blood or tissue fluid:
ie car accident

Internal bleeding or bleeding out

Question 5

Signs & symptoms of Shock

Answer 5

Tachycardia: fast heartbeat

Tachypnea: fast breathing

Decreased urine output, dehydration

Pale, clammy, cool skin, sweaty (diaphoretic)

Question 6

(diaphoretic)

Answer 6

sweating heavily

Question 7

Cardiogenic Shock

Answer 7

Condition in which your heart can’t pump enough
blood to meet your body’s needs.

Caused by a variety of cardiac disorders

(heart attack)

lack of blood circulation weakening the heart.

Question 8

Cardiogenic Shock Signs & Symtoms

Answer 8

Chest pain, fullness feeling in your chest

Skin is cool, clammy

Increased heart rate, Jugular vein distention

Pulmonary congestion

Peripheral edema

Question 9

Neurogenic Shock

Answer 9

Caused by damage or injury to the upper spinal cord.

Question 10

Neurogenic Shock Signs and Symptoms

Answer 10

Restless, altered ability to think

Decrease in blood pressure

Nausea

Skin is warm and dry

Question 11

Vasogenic

Answer 11

Shock caused by widening of the blood vessels, usually from medication. Symptoms include dizziness and loss of consciousness.

Question 12

Sepsis

Answer 12

a severe condition that occurs when the body’s blood pressure falls and organs shut down

-Signs: Fever, increase heart rate, increase
breathing

Question 13

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 13

commonly encountered more than another
type of shock in the radiology department in connection with the
administration of iodinated contrast media.

Question 14

Anaphylactic shock allergic reaction. Caused by:

Answer 14

Antiobiotics

Contrast media

Blood products

Insect bites, stings

Foods, example: peanuts

Question 15

dysphagia

Answer 15

difficulty swallowing. then breathing

Question 16

Urticaria

Answer 16

(Hives), itching

Question 17

Anaphylactic Shock/Hypovolemic Shock

Signs and Symptoms

Answer 17

Anxiety, confusion, possible seizure activity

Deceased b/p, increased h/r

Dysphagia

Urticaria

Question 18

Anaphylactic Shock Treatment

Answer 18

a mild antihistamine is
administered to counter the allergic reaction

Question 19

syncope

Answer 19

fainting,ischemia:reducedbloodflowtobrain

Question 20

Normal blood glucose levels

Answer 20

should fall
between 70-150.

Question 21

Hypoglycemia:

Answer 21

A condition in which excessive insulin is
present.

Excessive insulin will cause blood glucose
levels to fall below normal.

Question 22

Hyperglycemia:

Answer 22

A condition of excessive sugar in the blood and is the characteristic typically associated with diabetes. Blood glucose higher than 150.

Question 23

Cyanosis

Answer 23

a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Question 24

Seizure

Answer 24

Characterized by involuntary contraction of
muscles on either one or both sides of the
body

Question 25

Epistaxis

Answer 25

nosebleed