Other Systems 3

Question 1

Seizure recognition

Answer 1

Aura
Sudden unresponsiveness
LOC
Muscle jerking/twitching
Stiffening of muscles
Loss of tone
Incontinence

Question 1

Best immediate response: seizures

Answer 1

Remove nearby objects that may cause injury (sharp/hard)

Lay person on side

Note onset and end of seizure

Length >5 min - call 911

Do not hold person down or stop mvmts
Do not place objects/fingers in mouth

Question 2

Concussion recognition

Answer 2

Headache
Nausea
Balance problems
Fatigue
Blurry vision
Sensitivity to light or noise
Numbness or tingling
Cognitive, emotional, or sleep-related deficits

Question 3

Best immediate response: concussion

Answer 3

Stop activity immediately
Monitor for worsening sxs
Consult healthcare professional promptly for a thorough eval - even if sxs are mild

911 if:
LOC
Repeated vomiting
Severe HA
Seizures
Unequal pupil size
Prolonged confusion
Slurred speech
Weakness or numbness
Unusual behavior
Difficulty waking up

Question 4

Dehydration recognition

Answer 4

Mild: thirst, dry mouth/lips

Mod: very dry mouth, cracked lips, HA, sunken eyes, poor skin turgor, postural hypotension

severe: rapid/weak pulse, confusion, lethargy, rapid breathing, seizures, inability to cry/urinate

Question 5

Best immediate response: dehydration

Answer 5

Identify sxs early
Drink water or oral rehydration solutions
If nauseous - take small frequent sips
Severe cases may req IV fluids

Question 6

Heat exhaustion recognition

Answer 6

Profuse sweating
Nausea
HA
Shallow, rapid breathing
Weak rapid pulse
Pale
Temp norm or slightly elev
Exhaustion, collapse
Unconsciousness
Pupils normal

Question 7

Heat stroke recognition

Answer 7

No sweating
Nausea
HA
Labored breathing
Strong, rapid pulse
Flushed or grey skin
Very elev temp (106-110)
Exhaustion, collapse, convulsions
Pupils contract then dilate

Question 8

Best immediate response: heat exhaustion

Answer 8

Hydrate
Move to cooler environment
Sip water
Cool shower or compress
Remove tight fitting clothes/layers
Act quickly

911 if continued vomiting

Question 9

Best immediate response: heat stroke

Answer 9

Call 911
Move person to cooler place
Do not provide fluids

Question 10

Cancer recognition/early warning signs

Answer 10

Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Lumps/swelling
Changes ini skin
Persistent cough/hoarseness
Bowel/bladder changes
Unusual bleeding
Difficulty swallowing
Persistent pain
Sores that dont heal

Question 11

Side effects to chemotherapy

Answer 11

Fatigue
GI tract sxs
Bone marrow suppression (leukopenia)
Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Skin rashes
Phlebitis
Neuropathy
Hair loss

Question 12

Side effects to radiation

Answer 12

Pain
Fatigue
Radiation sickness
Burns
Delayed wound healing
Immunosuppression
ROM deficits
Neuropathy

Question 13

Side effect to immunotherapy

Answer 13

Strengthen ability to fight cancer cells using interferons, interlukins, cytokinin. Also bone marrow transplant and hormonal therapy

Fatigue
Weight loss/gain
Fever
Chills
Nausea
Anorexia
Fluid retention
GI tract sxs
Hot flashes
Steroid induced diabetes
M. atrophy

Question 14

Contraindications to cancer and exercise

Answer 14

Question 15

Lyme disease: early localized stage

Answer 15

3-30 days after tick bite

Erythema migrans rash (bulls-eye)

sxs: fever, chills, HA, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes

Question 16

Lyme disease: early disseminated stage

Answer 16

days to weeks after bite

multiple EM rashes

neuro sxs: bell’s palsy, numbness, tingling, shooting pains in arms and legs, poor motor coordination

cardiac sxs: heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat

Question 17

Lyme disease: late disseminated stage

Answer 17

months to years after bite

severe joint pain and swelling: often affecting the large joints

neuro: chronic pain, numbness, memory prob, diff concentrating, inflammation brain and SC