FISDAP Medical FINAL EXAM

FISDAP Medical FINAL EXAM Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - ANSWER Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - ANSWER introduce yourself and start an assessment a 42-year-old man complains of difficulty breathing and pain in his chest and shoulders. he recalls feeling a sharp pinprick on his arm while cleaning out his basement. what type of spider bite is this man most likely suffering from? - ANSWER black widow a car battery exploded in your patients face. he denies breathing difficulty. you should? - ANSWER begin irrigating eyes with clean water a 19 year old female is unresponsive after taking a whole bottle of her sleeping medicine about 4 hours ago. you sould? - ANSWER obtain vital signs a 32 year old male complains of photophobia (sensitivity to light) and vomiting. the most likely cause is? - ANSWER migrane a 68 year old patient reports abdominal pain, vomiting and a loss of appetite, as well as black, tarry stools what should you expect? - ANSWER upper GI bleeding a 21 year old male is unresponsive, has constricted pupils, slow, shallow respirations, you should suspect: - ANSWER narcotic overdose