Ana-what?
Pale, cool, diaphoretic skin
Signs of shock (hypoperfusion)
Most epinephrine auto-injectors contain how many doses of epinephrine?
One
Bacteria need to be inside the body to reproduce
True or False
FALSE
this patient was exposed 6 days ago, but does not have a fever or rash yet...... patient would fall into the incubation period of
chickenpox
Patient's response to the medication
Time the medication was administered
Site of medication administration
what is documentation of the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector
not a side effect of epinephrine?
Bradycardia
Following recommendations from the CDC and Local Health Department
Public Crisis - Infectious Disease
Temp above 38c or less than 36c
Respiratory Rate greater than 20
Heart Rate greater than 90
Systolic Blood Pressure less than 90 mm/hg
SIRS Criteria
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Mechanism of action for Activated Charcoal
adsorption
an action caused by epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
Vasoconstriction
Sound you would expect to hear when auscultating the lungs of a patient with anaphylactic reaction
wheezing
preventative measure that is useful against all communicable diseases?
Standard Precautions
Primarily spread by saliva and droplets
Mumps
If a patient is having a myocardial infarction not an allergic reaction and receives an epinephrine auto-injection, what will most likely occur?
Stronger and faster heartbeat
Your patient has a history of severe anaphylaxis and carries several auto-injectors. You have administered one of the auto-injectors, but the patient's condition continues to worsen. Which of the following is the next best course of action?
Contact Medical Control before giving a second dose
The body overreacts to an infection and secretes substances that hurt cells, tissues and organs
pathophysiology of sepsis
You have been called to the scene of a 19-year-old college student who is at his parents' house for the weekend. The patient complains of sensitivity to light and nausea. He also has a headache and is covered in what appears to be a red rash that does not blanch when pressed. Your partner asks the patient to sit up straight and then bring his chin down to his chest. For which of the following diseases is your partner assessing this patient?
Meningitis
"My throat feels like it is closing."
a patient suffering from anaphylaxis?
You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress. The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 120, and respiratory rate 32. Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and hives on the neck and chest. What condition do you suspect?
Anaphylaxis
Why is lime disease not considered a communicable disease?
cant be passed from person to person
High Fever, Tachypnea, shortness of breath and chills, with pain on inspiration
signs of pneumonia