Heat exhaustion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

You arrive to find a 48-year-old male complaining that his chest feels heavy. The patient is awake and talking to you. During your assessment, you note that his skin is pale, cool, and clammy. Your first step is to: A. apply your AED B. administer supplemental oxygen C. obtain a past medical history D. assist the patient in taking his neighbor's nitroglycerin - B (Your first step is to administer supplemental oxygen. When treating chest pain, it is important to get oxygen to the patient...

Final Exam: NR224 / NR 224 (2024/2025 Update) Fundamentals: Skills Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: process that eliminates many or all microbes, except for bacterial spores, from inanimate objects Answer: disinfection Q: complete elimination or destruction of all microorganisms, including spores Answer: sterilization Q: when do you take vital signs? Answer: •Admission •Per policy or orders ...

The process of destroying or reducing organisms to a safe level; including properly cleaned equipment and surfaces, such as sinks and sleep mats. - ANSWER-sanitize The processes by which a person, animal, or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. - ANSWER-nutrition A desire to eat. - ANSWER-appetite A surface that is resistant to water, chemicals, and other fluids. These surfaces are required in areas such as changing stations, playpens, cots, and sleeping mats. - ANSWER-impermeab...

Adult pulse correct answers 60-80 beats/minute Child Pulse correct answers 80-100 beats/minute Rapid and weak pulse indicates correct answers Shock, bleeding, diabetic coma, and/or heat exhaustion Rapid but strong pulse indicates correct answers Heat stroke and/or severe fright Strong but slow pulse indicates correct answers Skull fracture and/or stroke No pulse indicates correct answers Cardiac arrest and/or death 2 most convenient sites for taking the pulse correct answers Ne...

Triage - Correct Answer-score of 1= emergent Score of 5 = non-urgent Emergent - Correct Answer-(life threatening): respiratory distress, chest pain, stroke, active hemorrhage, unstable vital signs Urgent - Correct Answer-(quickly/not life threatening): severe abdominal pain, displaced or multiple fx, PNA Non-urgent - Correct Answer-(can wait without fear of deterioration): skin rash, strains and sprains, colds, simple fractures Primary survey - Correct Answer-A: Airway and cervical ...

Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? A) Cycling B) Walking C) Skiing D) Water exercise - Answer-D) Water exercise In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? A) Precontemplation B) Contemplation C) Preparation D) Action - Answer-C) Preparation Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? A) Nitrates B) Beta-blockers C) Antihyperlipidemic...

Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? - correct answer Sunrise Hospital Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - correct answer Elevated Body Temperature Cool, moist skin Weakness Anxious tachypnea Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of any licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in the Clark County EMS Regulations and the protocols. - correct answer True ...

Ratings of Perceived Exertion (and Category Ratio Scale) - correct answer Category ratio scale: 1.) Very weak 3.) Moderate 5.) Strong 7.) Very strong Which statement BEST describes what an individual experiences when his or her exercise intensity crosses the first ventilatory threshold (VT1)? - correct answer Speaking becomes slightly difficult, but the individual can still say short sentences. (This means they are in Zone 2 of the Three Zone Model) Three Zone Intensity Model - corr...

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PCT NHA Exam Questions and answers, 100% Verified. Graded A 1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA - -d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above - -a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 16 g b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g - -a. 16 g 1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 16 g c. 21 g d....