Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
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Allergic Reaction
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Cardiac
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Asthma Attack
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Stroke
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- facial droop
- abnormal speech
- decreased CSM on one side
- headache
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Shock
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- anxiety
- confusion leading to unresponsiveness
- rapid, weak HR
- rapid, shallow RR
- pale, cool, clammy
- sluggish pupils
- lower BP
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Hyperglycemia
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- feel not well
- tired
- might be nauseous or vomit
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Hypoglycemic
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- immediate change in LOR
- DIC
- anxiety
- nauseous or vomiting
- history of diabetes
- head ache
- 1000 mile stare
- seizure
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Mild Hypothermia
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- shivering
- feel cold
- apathetic
- poor decision making
- normal or increased HR and RR
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Severe Hypothermia
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- not shivering
- decreased LOR
- cold to touch
- cyanotic
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Frostnip
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- pain or numbness
- white, waxy patch
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Frostbite
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- pale, numb skin
- can be hard, waxy
- sometimes a burgundy color
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Internal Bleeding
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Head Injuries
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- disoriented, irritable, and combative
- repetitive questioning, inability to recall event
- vomiting
- headache
- seizures
- unequal pupils
- CSF from ears or nose
- Battle’s signs or raccoon eyes
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Spinal Injuries
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- deformity
- pain
- significant MOI
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Musculoskeletal Trauma
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Sprains
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Strains
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Fractures
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Dehydration
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Diabetic Emergency
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Acute Mountain Sickness
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- headache
- dizziness
- nausea
- fatigue
- loss do appetite
- disturbed sleep
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CO Poisoning
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Abdominal Bleeding
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- rigid or tender abdomen
- pain
- bruising
- signs and symptoms of shock
- blood in urine, feces, or vomit
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Pelvic Injuries
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- pelvic instability
- pain
- significant MOI
- signs and symptoms of shock
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Isolated Rib Fractures
- pain with inspiration, coughing, or laughing
- crepitus
- point tenderness
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Flail Chest
- paradoxical chest wall movement
- difficulty breathing
- signs and symptoms of shock
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Simple Pneumothorax
- SOB
- elevated HR
- pain
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Closed Hemothorax
- SOB
- elevated HR
- shock
- bloody or pink sputum
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Open Pneumothorax
- SOB
- elevated HR
- rapid, shallow breathing
- sucking chest wound
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Tension Pneumothorax
- increased SOB
- tracheal de elation
- shock
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Impaled Object in Chest Wall
- impaled object in chest wall
- SOB
- pain
- possible sucking chest wound
- signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax
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High-Risk Wounds
- bites
- dirty
- exposed ligament, tendon, joint, fat, or muscle
- punctures
- crushing injuries
- gaping wounds
- high-risk patients
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Low-Risk Wounds
-not high-risk wounds
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Severe Mountain Sickness
- altered LOR
- ataxia
- SOB at rest
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High Altitude Cerebral Edema
- symptoms of AMS
- altered LOR
- ataxia
- nausea and vomiting
- vision disturbance
- unresponsiveness
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
- symptoms do AMS or HACE
- SOB
- weakness
- rales
- coughing
- frothy pink sputum
- cyanosis
- unresponsive
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Heat Cramps
- severe pain and cramping in abdomen, might increase with exercise
- rapid HR
- usually full LOR
- normal or only slightly increased body temperature
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Heat Exhaustion
- pale, clammy
- profuse perspiration
- headache, dizziness, weakness, and syncope
- nausea and vomiting
- rapid and weak HR
- shallow and rapid RR
- slightly high body temperature
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Heat Stroke
- fainting
- skin is hot, dry and flushed (might be wet)
- headache, dizziness, and confusion
- decreased LOR
- body temperature over 104
- rapid HR
- possible seizures
