Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies, Abdominal Emergencies Flashcards
What are the groups most susceptible to the effects of a poison?
Elderly, very young, and the ill.
By definition, a systemic poison causes harm to which of the following?
The entire body
What is one of the most common inhaled poisons associated with fire?
Cyanide
By definition, a systemic poison causes harm to which of the following?
The entire body
What is one of the most common inhaled poisons associated with fire?
Cyanide
By what actions does carbon monoxide have its toxic effects?
Prevents red blood cells from carrying oxygen
Carbon monoxide poisoning should be suspected when a patient has been in an enclosed area and has which signs and symptoms?
Headache, dizziness, and nausea, flu-like symptoms, vomiting and altered mental status
What is the immediate toxic effect of alcohol?
Central nervous system depression
Which conditions can mimic the signs of alcohol intoxication?
Epilepsy, head injuries, diabetes
A patient who has abused “uppers” will display which signs and symptoms?
Excessive talkativeness, dilated pupils, and dry mouth
Which structure is technically not located in the abdominal cavity?
Kidneys
The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patient’s abdomen should make the EMT suspicious that the patient may be suffering from what?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm
What is a characteristic of referred pain?
It is felt in a location other than the organ causing it.
The detection of a pulsating mass upon palpation of a patient’s abdomen should make the EMT suspicious that the patient may be suffering from what?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm
48-yr-old female, syncope episode in bathroom, sitting on the commode vomiting into the trashcan, vomitus looks like coffee grounds and has foul smell, pale, weak for the past few days. She likely has what?
GI bleeding
