airway
lung sound is most associated with fluid accumulation in the alveoli.
what are crackles?
This medication is commonly administered intranasally for suspected opioid overdose
what is naloxone?
A head injury patient becomes hypertensive, bradycardic, and develops irregular respirations. This set of findings is known as
what is cushings triad?
A diabetic patient with normal glucose presents with altered mental status, tachypnea, and a fruity odor on the breath. This respiratory pattern is most likely compensating for:
what is metabolic acidosis?
You walk in and someone immediately says:
“Don’t take him, he just needs rest.”
The patient is gray, diaphoretic, and trying to answer questions but stops mid-sentence every time.
What is a family member minimizing a life threatening emergency?
unequal chest rise, hypotension, JVD, and absent unilateral lung sounds after trauma. This condition should be suspected.
what is a tension pneumothorax?
Before assisting with nitroglycerin administration, EMTs should verify the patient’s systolic blood pressure is above this approximate value
what is 100mmhg?
A trauma patient has an isolated swollen, painful calf after prolonged immobilization following a leg fracture. Sudden chest pain and dyspnea develop.
What is DVT leading to PE?
A patient presents with hypotension, JVD, and clear lung sounds after an inferior STEMI. This finding suggests involvement of this cardiac structure.
what is the right ventricle?
A patient with severe asthma suddenly develops diminished wheezing and worsening mental status. This is concerning because
what is impending respiratory failure?
This medication may worsen hypotension in a patient with an inferior STEMI
what is nitroglycerin?
After a motorcycle crash, a patient is hypotensive, bradycardic, and warm to the touch. Lung sounds are clear. What type of shock is most likely
what is neurogenic shock?
A septic patient suddenly develops decreasing ETCO₂, worsening hypotension, and altered mental status. This most likely indicates:
what is decompensated shock?
capnography finding is commonly associated with poor perfusion during cardiac arrest.
what is low ETCO2?
A dialysis patient with weakness, bradycardia, and peaked T waves is likely suffering from an overdose or buildup of this electrolyte.
what is hyperkalemia?
A trauma patient is alert after a high-speed MVC but keeps asking the same questions and seems increasingly “foggy.” Skin is cool and slightly pale. Blood pressure is still within normal range, and there are no obvious external injuries. Over time, heart rate continues to rise.
What is early hemorrhagic shock with cerebral hypoperfusion despite initially maintained blood pressure?
A patient presents with sudden severe “worst headache of my life,” nausea/vomiting, and brief loss of consciousness. Vitals are relatively stable, but they become increasingly lethargic en route.
What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
A patient with facial burns, soot around the mouth, and hoarseness should make you concerned for
what is an inhalation airway injury?
A patient’s wheezing improves after albuterol, but their heart rate rises from 88 to 132. This is a common side effect caused by:
what is beta stimulation/ sympathomimetic effects?
A patient struck in the chest collapses immediately with no pulse and minimal external injury.
What is commotio cordis?
A child recovering from a viral illness develops persistent vomiting, confusion, and rapidly declining mental status. The caregiver reports the child was given aspirin. This condition is most consistent with:
What is Reye’s syndrome?