Exam 4 SOE Questions and Answers
Med Cal - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Lbs-- kilo
Treatment of behavioral Pts - <CORRECT ANSWER >>attempt to reorient and refocus the
patient. If you are afraid and uneasy, it will likely worsen the patient's agitation and panic.
Instead, speak to your patient directly, maintain eye contact, and remind them who you are
and that you're there to help.
Head injuries/ pathophysiology - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Cushing's triad results of cerebral
ischemia, results in increased ICP. Shows as Increased BP, low heart rate, and low respirations
with an irregular pattern.
parkland formula for burns - <CORRECT ANSWER >>% BSA x weight (kg) x 4
give 1/2 fluids in first 8 hours.
remaining 1/2 in last 16 hours.
albuterol, epinephrine, Benadryl - <CORRECT ANSWER >>when, causes to give,
ALBUTEROL is used to to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and
coughing caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Albuterol is in a class of
medications called bronchodilators. It is given when for the treatment and prevention of
bronchospasm (acute or severe) in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease. It also
has an indication for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Epinephrine is a vasodilator used to quickly reverse the effects of mild allergic reactions and
open the airway.
Benadryl is used for allergy control, fever control, and it is a antihistamine. Also used to treat
mild upper respiratory issues
, Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - <CORRECT ANSWER >>sharp chest pain.
increased respiratory rate.
shortness of breath.
tachycardia, or a fast resting heart rate.
low blood pressure.
blue or discolored skin, lips, or nails.
jugular vein distention (late signs)
Treatment is going to be needle decompression.
Patho of it is air entering the pleural space and becoming trapped and putting pressure on the
heart, lungs and trachea, etc.
Signs and symptoms of sepsis and prostatitis - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Sepsis S&S- Whole body:
low blood pressure, chills, dizziness, fatigue, fever, flushing, low body temperature, or shivering
Cognitive: altered level of consciousness or mental confusion
Respiratory: fast breathing or shortness of breath
Also common: delirium, fast heart rate, insufficient urine production, organ dysfunction, skin
discoloration, or sleepiness
Prostatitis S&S- include difficulty urinating, pain in the groin, pelvic area, or genitals, and,
sometimes, flu-like symptoms.
Pain areas: in the back, bladder, genital area, groin, lower abdomen, lower back, pelvis,
prostate, rectum, or testicle
Pain circumstances: can occur during urination
Urinary: dribbling after urination, excessive urination at night, frequent urge to urinate,
frequent urination, urinary retention, or blood in urine
Whole body: chills, fatigue, or fever
Also common: discomfort or painful ejaculation
Med Cal - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Lbs-- kilo
Treatment of behavioral Pts - <CORRECT ANSWER >>attempt to reorient and refocus the
patient. If you are afraid and uneasy, it will likely worsen the patient's agitation and panic.
Instead, speak to your patient directly, maintain eye contact, and remind them who you are
and that you're there to help.
Head injuries/ pathophysiology - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Cushing's triad results of cerebral
ischemia, results in increased ICP. Shows as Increased BP, low heart rate, and low respirations
with an irregular pattern.
parkland formula for burns - <CORRECT ANSWER >>% BSA x weight (kg) x 4
give 1/2 fluids in first 8 hours.
remaining 1/2 in last 16 hours.
albuterol, epinephrine, Benadryl - <CORRECT ANSWER >>when, causes to give,
ALBUTEROL is used to to prevent and treat wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and
coughing caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Albuterol is in a class of
medications called bronchodilators. It is given when for the treatment and prevention of
bronchospasm (acute or severe) in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease. It also
has an indication for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Epinephrine is a vasodilator used to quickly reverse the effects of mild allergic reactions and
open the airway.
Benadryl is used for allergy control, fever control, and it is a antihistamine. Also used to treat
mild upper respiratory issues
, Signs and Symptoms of tension pneumothorax - <CORRECT ANSWER >>sharp chest pain.
increased respiratory rate.
shortness of breath.
tachycardia, or a fast resting heart rate.
low blood pressure.
blue or discolored skin, lips, or nails.
jugular vein distention (late signs)
Treatment is going to be needle decompression.
Patho of it is air entering the pleural space and becoming trapped and putting pressure on the
heart, lungs and trachea, etc.
Signs and symptoms of sepsis and prostatitis - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Sepsis S&S- Whole body:
low blood pressure, chills, dizziness, fatigue, fever, flushing, low body temperature, or shivering
Cognitive: altered level of consciousness or mental confusion
Respiratory: fast breathing or shortness of breath
Also common: delirium, fast heart rate, insufficient urine production, organ dysfunction, skin
discoloration, or sleepiness
Prostatitis S&S- include difficulty urinating, pain in the groin, pelvic area, or genitals, and,
sometimes, flu-like symptoms.
Pain areas: in the back, bladder, genital area, groin, lower abdomen, lower back, pelvis,
prostate, rectum, or testicle
Pain circumstances: can occur during urination
Urinary: dribbling after urination, excessive urination at night, frequent urge to urinate,
frequent urination, urinary retention, or blood in urine
Whole body: chills, fatigue, or fever
Also common: discomfort or painful ejaculation
