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In the field, differential diagnosis for abdominal pain is limited to two things: - correct answer 1) the degree of threat to life 2) a suggested organ type and under the 1st diagnosis it has 3 considerations? ( IM NOT PO) - correct answer -immediate life threat, -potential life threat - not a life threat And under the 2nd diagnosis is (a suggested organ type you) will consider 2 things - correct answer the pain is typical of a hollow organ or a solid organ In the field, differen...

Which of the following items would help differentiate the patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DAK) from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non- ketotic coma (HHNC)? - correct answer A. HHNC presents with dehydration while DKA does not. B. HHNC presents with a fruity ketone odor while DAKA does not C. DAKA presents with Kussmaul's respiration's while HHNC does not. D. Insulin-depends diabetic patients generally develop HHNC as opposed to DAKA. You are assessing a 74-year-old confused female in res...

What is the first heading of the AMLS patient assessment pathway? - correct answer Initial Observation What are the two subcategories of the AMLS initial observation? - correct answer Scene/Situation; Patient What are the two sections of the AMLS scene/situation assessment? - correct answer Safety threats; Situational clues What are the two sections of the AMLS patient assessment? - correct answer Cardinal presentation/chief complaint; primary survey What is the second heading of the...

What is the first heading of the AMLS patient assessment pathway? - correct answer Initial Observation What are the two subcategories of the AMLS initial observation? - correct answer Scene/Situation; Patient What are the two sections of the AMLS scene/situation assessment? - correct answer Safety threats; Situational clues What are the two sections of the AMLS patient assessment? - correct answer Cardinal presentation/chief complaint; primary survey What is the second heading of the...

A 28 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95% and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication? - correct answer Seizure A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and vomitus in and around the mouth. What cou...

As you obtain historical information regarding your patient, you note that the patient's presentation and responses are very similar to several patient complaints you have treated in the past. Integrating this information from past experience to this current experience is known as: - correct answer Pattern recognition In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most significantly? - correct answer A barking dog has been secured in a kennel in the yard. You evalu...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? A. Fever B. Chest Wall Pain C. Vomiting D. Renal Failure - correct answer A. Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is flush and his urine is dark yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P 128, R 24, temp is 38 C. Which type of shock should you suspect? A. Hypovolemic B. Obstructive C. Septic D. Cardiogenic - correct answer C. Septic A 20-year old male college stu...

A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? - correct answer Supplemental oxygen and suction Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? - correct answer Pulmonary embolism During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensine-aldosterone system is activated to ca...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? - correct answer Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? - correct answer Septic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on ...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? - correct answer Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? - correct answer Septic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on ...