GI
Sudden onset of abdominal pain while working out with a painful mass on abdomen
a hernia
The QRS complex correlates to what action of the heart
contraction of the ventricles
Asthma patients typically have difficulty in which phase of ventilation
exhalation
This happens if insulin rises too high
hypoglycemia
Which direction are children more likely to turn toward during an auto/ped collision
towards the vehicle
what do you expect in your patient with burning like abdominal pain with melena
bleeding ulcers
Systolic blood pressure is measured during what activity of the heart muscle
Contraction of the ventricles
What are the 3 components of asthma
bronchoconstriction, bronchorrhea, bronchoedema
This type of stroke is caused by a clot
ischemic stroke
This is the most common MOI in trauma
falls
Abdominal pain and distention, constipation, nausea/vomiting
Ilius/Intestinal Obstruction
Unstable angina, STEMI and NSTEMI are all treated the same in the prehospital setting as what syndrome
ACS
In this disease, alveoli lose elasticity and rupture
emphysema
This stroke like condition resolves in 1-24 hours
a TIA
From what height is a fall considered severe (adult)
20 ft
lower lumbar, groin or abdominal pain that radiates to the back and gradually gets worse. Upon rupture, the pain will become severe with signs of shock
a AAA
Stable Angina pain is typically relieved with
rest and or nitroglycerine
To properly assess for adequate breathing, what are the four things you look for?
rate, rhythm, quality and depth
This dangerous condition can happen when too much glucose builds up in the bloodstream causing an acidotic state
DKA
This kind of wound must be covered with an occlusive dressing taped on three sides
a sucking chest wound
40 year old overweight female with right upper quadrant pain. Had barbacoa for breakfast 5 hours ago.
gall stones/choleycystitis
Blood backs up in what system when the left ventricle is failing
pulmonary vasculature system
What requires oxygen to break down glucose to produce ATP
aerobic metabolism
This condition is extreme hyperglycemia in a patient with Type 2 diabetes
HHNS
2 or more adjacent ribs fractured in 2 or more places
flail segment