ANAPHLYACTIC
TOXICOLO0GIC EMERGENCIES
ABDOMINAL EMERGENICIES
ENVIROMENTAL EMERGENCIES
DROWNINGS
100
Which substances create allergic reactions in certain​ individuals?
What is Allergens
100
Your patient has been exposed to a toxin and is complaining of abdominal pain. What is the likely position in which you will transport the​ patient?
What is Lateral recumbent
100
What is the central reference point of the​ abdomen?
What is Umbilicus
100
Cold air carrying body heat away from the body is best defined​ as
What is convection
100
Drowning is best defined​ as
What is submersion in a liquid that impairs respiration
200
A generalized feeling of weakness or​ discomfort, commonly encountered during an anaphylactic​ reaction, is​ called:
What is malaise.
200
You are assessing a patient who has overdosed. You should​ expect
What is respiratory depression if a narcotic was taken
200
The right upper abdominal quadrant​ contains
What is the liver and the gallbladder.
200
By which mechanism can the body lose​ heat?
What is Evaporation of perspiration
200
You should NEVER attempt a water rescue unless​ you:
What is are wearing a personal flotation device.
300
MOST anaphylactic reactions are apparent​ within:
What is the first 20 minutes after exposure
300
A patient was at work when both of his unprotected hands were exposed to a liquid poison. Treatment of this patient would​ include
What is removing any jewelry that he was wearing on his hands.
300
Aside from chest​ pain, a patient having a cardiac problem may also​ experience
What is abdominal pain.
300
Which method is an acceptable means of actively rewarming a hypothermic​ patient?
What is B. Place heat packs in the groin an armpits and on the​ chest, and then wrap the patient in warm blankets
300
Any patient found responsive or unresponsive following a swimming​ incident, should be assumed to have what​ injury?
What is Neck and spine injury
400
Anaphylaxis develops MOST rapidly during what type of antigen​ exposure?
What is INJECTION
400
Emergency care for the patient with an absorbed poison may​ include:
What is brushing any dry chemicals or solid toxins from the​ patient's skin.
400
All abdominal pain may be considered very serious and a high priority. It is most serious​ when
What is the patient experiences low blood pressure and fainting.
400
Which description BEST characterizes​ frostbite?
What is Ice crystals form between the cells of the skin and expand as they extract fluid from the cells
400
Your patient has been SCUBA diving in deep water. You have been called because the patient has difficulty​ breathing; chest​ pain; severe,​ deep, aching pain in the​ muscles; and pitting edema. You suspect the patient is suffering​ from
What is ​"the bends."
500
What is the primary chemical mediator released from mast cells and​ basophils?
What is Histamine
500
Your unit is on the scene of a​ 22-year-old female who has taken an overdose of narcotic pain medication. You are conducting the primary assessment and would like to assist her breathing with​ bag-valve-mask ventilation. What finding would indicate the need for​ this?
What is Inadequate breathing
500
You are treating a patient for an injury to the front of her head from a fall. When taking a​ history, you find that she has been taking a blood thinner called Coumadin since she had a small stroke about four years ago. How is this relevant to her care​ today?
What is There could be considerable bleeding into the head from the injury
500
Your patient is a​ 28-year-old firefighter who has been fighting a​ four-alarm warehouse fire in 80 degree Fahrenheit weather. He was brought to the rehabilitation sector by​ co-workers after he became confused and unable to function on the job. He is now responsive only to pain and has​ hot, flushed, moist skin. What must you AVOID in treating the​ patient?
What is Pouring cold water over the patient
500
You are treating a novice SCUBA diver who is the victim of a​ pneumothorax, which resulted from him holding his breath during ascent from a​ 20-foot-deep dive. You have successfully treated the​ pneumothorax, but have a concern because the same type of barotrauma can also result in which of the​ following?
What is Arterial gas embolism
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