mod 5 Flashcards
hypoperfusion is less likely to cause damage if body temp is below
98.6
activated charcoal may induce vomiting
true
hematemesis can be an indication of
gi bleed
indication that epi is needed
hypotension, wheezing
ovaries release eggs into
fallopian tube
organic brain syndrome=
abnormal physical or psychosocial
Functional disorder
there is no psychotic reason for abnormal function
diffused abdominal pain, pain to L shoulder, distended abdomen, tender palpation
splenic injury
324 mg
aspirin dose
nitroglycerin dose
0.4 max of 3
in soft tissue injury
platelets form clots
vein bleed is easier to control than arterial vein due to pressure
true
how someone reacts to their environment
behavior
effects of epi are noted for
1 min after dose
bleeding before syncope=
adv hypovolemic shock
side effect of charcoal
vomiting
angioedema
swelling under skin
rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, ringing in ears, hyperthermia
aspirin OD
epi causes
vasoconstriction and bronchodialtion
airborne substance should be diluted with
02
feeling of discomfort
malaise
work=
force acting over a distance
intracranial bleed=
high bp, low pulse, Low resp, nausea, confusion
side effects of epi
tachycardia, anxiety
aortic aneurysm symptoms
pain in upper back, different bp, lower back pain
melena
dark, tarry sticky stool
chlamydia
fever, bleeding/ discharge purulent
15 kg male took unknown amount of Tylenol what should u do?
give 15 g of activated charcoal
before giving activated charcoal you should
get approval from med control
common names for charcoal
InstaChar, Actidose, LiquiChar
pelvis carries
2 L of blood
each thigh carries
1 L of blood
which is not a common cause of acute psychosis behavior
alzheimers disease
78 yr old female with type 2 diabetes and alzeheimers, slurred speech, not alert suspect
head trauma
in anticipation of recieving a fertilized ovum the lining of uterine wall
becomes engorged w blood
25% of severe injuries to aorta occur in
lateral collisions
early signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal bleeding include
pain and dissension
primary blast injuries
injuries due to the blast
secondary blast injuries
injuries due to being hit by something from explosion
tertiary blast injuries
injuries due to impact with another object
quartenery blast injuries
burns, respiratory injuries, etc.