Anaphylaletic Reactions
toxicologic emergancies
Environmental Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Drowning and diving Emergencies
100
Which substances create allergic reactions in certain​ individuals?
What is allergens
100
A farmer has spilled liquid fertilizer on his pants leg and has begun to show signs of being poisoned. The poison most likely entered his body by which​ route?
What is absorption
100
Cold air carrying body heat away from the body is best defined​ as what?
What is convection
100
What is the central reference point of the​ abdomen?
What is Umbilicus
100
What is one of the greatest risk factors for people who swim or dive into shallow​ water?
What is Cervical injury
200
What is the primary chemical mediator released from mast cells and​ basophils?
What is histamine
200
The​ self-administration of drugs in a manner that is NOT in accordance with approved medical or social patterns is​ called what?
What is drug abuse
200
What is the primary structure responsible for temperature regulation in the​ body?
What is Hypothalamus
200
The lining of the abdominal cavity is called​ the what?
What is peritoneum.
200
Submerged individuals who are NOT rescued will eventually die​ from what?
What is cardiac arrest
300
What clinical finding that the anaphylactic patient may display should the EMT recognize immediately upon contacting the​ patient?
What is strider
300
Swelling of mucosal membranes in the mouth and unusual breath or body odors are common signs of poisoning​ by what?
What is ingestion
300
What is the MOST significant mechanism of heat loss from the​ body?
What is radiation
300
What's the difference between solid organs and Hollow organs? (Bleeding)
What is Solid organs will bleed more than hollow organs
300
What contributory factor is found in MOST adult male victims of​ drowning?
What is Elevated blood alcohol levels
400
A generalized feeling of weakness or​ discomfort, commonly encountered during an anaphylactic​ reaction, is​ called
What is malaise.
400
When a person abstains for a period of time from a drug or alcohol to which the body has become​ accustomed, the individual might​ experience what?
What is withdrawal​ symptoms, which can be a serious emergency.
400
What is typically the greatest source of heat for the​ body?
What is metabolism
400
Rupture of which structure located in the abdomen would MOST likely result in severe bleeding and​ death?
What is Descending aorta
400
This substance coats the alveoli to help keep them open
What is Surfactant
500
MOST anaphylactic reactions are apparent​ within:
What is the first 20 minutes of exposure.
500
Describe what Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is and what kind of patients usually have it.
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is is a type of brain disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B-1. Alcoholism, or chronic alcohol abuse, is the most common cause of WKS.
500
At which temperature​ range, in degrees​ Fahrenheit, would expect to find​ fixed, dilated​ pupils; coma; slow​ respirations; and a slow heart​ rate?
What is 82-86
500
Aside from chest​ pain, a patient having a cardiac problem may also​ experience what?
What is abdominal pain
500
What is the name of the syndrome that occurs when air pressure in the​ body's cavities becomes too great during an ascent from​ depth, and results in pain to the sinuses or middle​ ear?
What is "the squeeze"
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