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Syncope A temporary loss of consciousness, often
described as blacking out.
Assessment for stroke To assess a possible stroke patient for abnormal
speech, ask the patient to repeat a common
phrase.
Bee sting treatment Apply ice cold compress to the affected area.
Symptoms of stroke in diabetic Evaluate for facial droop in a 72-year-old male with
weak hand grips and blurred vision.
Insulin A medication that helps the body transport sugar
into the cells.
, Unequal pupil size An unconscious patient with one pupil significantly
larger than the other and not reactive to light
likely has a stroke.
Appendicitis pain location Expect to find pain in the right lower quadrant of a
patient with suspected appendicitis.
Facial droop assessment When assessing a patient for facial droop, ask the
patient to smile or show his teeth.
GI bleed indication Bright red blood from the rectal area suggests a
gastrointestinal bleed.
Focus for unresponsive patient When assessing an unresponsive medical patient,
your primary focus should be the chief complaint.
Headache positioning Position a patient with a headache at a 90-
degree Fowler's position.
Arm drift assessment To assess the patient for arm drift, ask the patient
to hold their arms out palms up, eyes closed.