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what is an emergency in which the heart does not pump effectively,
leading to a backup of fluid and pulmonary edema? - ANSWER-CHF
(congestive heart failure)
laryngotracheobronchitis is also known as: - ANSWER-croup
what are signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-
possible history of recent surgery, or long bone fracture; chest pain,
tachypnea
what is characterized by rapid breathing and is often associated with
distraught patients? - ANSWER-hyperventilation syndrome
what is true regarding a rear-impact motor vehicle collision? -
ANSWER-neck injuries due to hyperextension are common
the risk of ejection from a motor vehicle collision is highest with: -
ANSWER-a rollover
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,your patient was a passenger in a vehicle that struck a tree. what is
considered the "third collision" based on this mechanism? - ANSWER-
the patients internal organs striking the internal structures of the body
what is true regarding vehicle safety restraint systems (SRS)? -
ANSWER-a vehicle SRS can reduce deceleration injuries
your trauma patient presents with abdominal bruising and distention.
what is most likely? - ANSWER-internal bleeding
your environmental patient is experiencing peripheral vasoconstriction
and a slowing metabolic rate. the patient is most likely experiencing: -
ANSWER-a systemic cold emergency
your patient was found wandering outside on a cold, calm night. the
patient was only wearing shorts and shoes. what would most likely cause
this patient to become hypothermic? - ANSWER-radiation
rewarming a hypothermic patient too rapidly can cause: - ANSWER-
ventricular fibrillation
what is a common systemic heat emergency caused by a combination of
heat exposure and hypovolemia? - ANSWER-heat exhaustion
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,if you suspect your patient is experiencing heat stroke, your cooling
measures must/should be: - ANSWER-rapid and aggressive
what regarding cardiovascular changes in the pregnant patient is correct?
- ANSWER-pregnant patients are at an increased risk of anemia
what is a common cause of bleeding in the pregnant patient during the
3rd trimester? - ANSWER-placenta previa
your patient is 37 weeks pregnant. she is complaining of headache,
blurred vision, and swelling. you should suspect: - ANSWER-
preeclampsia
your pregnant patient states her blood pressure has been high each of the
last three times she has checked it. you should suspect: - ANSWER-
pregnancy-induced hypertension
your patient is 37 weeks pregnant. you find her supine in bed
complaining of weakness and nausea. you should immediately be
concerned about: - ANSWER-supine hypotensive syndrome
you are assessing a pediatric patient with bradycardia and an altered
LOC. your immediate priority should be: - ANSWER-assessment and
management of suspected hypoxia
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, what is one of the three key assessments of the Pediatric Assessment
Triangle? - ANSWER-appearance
what statement is correct regarding management of a pediatric patient
you suspect has been abused? - ANSWER-you are legally required to
report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities
what statement regarding the Rule of Nines for pediatric patients is
correct? - ANSWER-the pediatric rule of nines assigns a higher
percentage to the head
what statement regarding SIDS is correct? - ANSWER-SIDS only
applies to deaths that cannot be explained by autopsy
your elderly patient has a curvature of the spine that causes her to have a
rounded back. this is known as - ANSWER-kyphosis
your elderly female patient complains of weakness and non-specific
abdominal pain. you should maintain a high index of suspicion for: -
ANSWER-atypical MI
your elderly patient presents with pulmonary edema and respiratory
distress. the patient has a history of hypertension and two previous MIs.
you should suspect: - ANSWER-left heart failure
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