Medical Emergencies

Question 1

(Abdominal Pain)

Perform 12-Lead ECG for patients _____________ and greater.

Answer 1

40 years old

Question 2

Narcan may be repeated every _________.

Answer 2

2 minutes

Question 3

Assist with administration of patient’s Auto-Injector pen if ______________ is present.

Answer 3

respiratory compromise

Question 4

In Anaphylaxis, subsequent IM Epinephrine dose may be repeated once after __________, if needed, at different site.

Answer 4

10 minutes

Question 5

Glucagon may not be effective in patients with _______________.

Answer 5

liver disease

Question 6

(Nosebleed)

Prevent aspiration of blood by placing the patient in a _____________.

Answer 6

sitting position

Question 7

(Nosebleed)

Encourage patient not to swallow blood as it could precipitate _____________.

Answer 7

vomiting

Question 8

(Nosebleed)

To facilitate clotting, instruct the patient to hold pressure for at least ______________ and not to sniff, blow, or manipulate the nasal passages in any way.

Answer 8

20 minutes

Question 9

Headaches with an elevated temperature, nausea/vomiting, and/or altered mental status may indicate _________________ or a neurological event

Answer 9

meningitis

Question 10

The primary treatment of the patient with ______________ related signs and symptoms is to rehydrate them with IV fluids.

Answer 10

gastrointestinal

Question 11

(Nausea/Vomiting)

May repeat Zofran once after _______________ if vomiting persists.

Answer 11

15 minutes

Question 12

For Patients confirmed to have Acute Adrenal Insufficiency by either the presence of a medical alert bracelet, designation of medical records, patient, family or medical confirmation, assist with administration of patient’s _____________________ IM if present. (adult dose is 100 mg)

Answer 12

Solu Cortef

Question 13

If Solu-Cortef is not available, __________________ slow IV/IO push.

Answer 13

Solu-Medrol