Which substances create allergic reactions in certain individuals?
Allergens
100
Which drug can be used in the emergency care of a patient who has ingested a poison?
Activated charcoal
100
The lining of the abdominal cavity is called...
The peritoneum.
100
Hypothermia is BEST defined as:
the body losing more heat than it produces.
100
submersion in a liquid that impairs respiration.
Drowning is best defined as:
200
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....
Drug Abuse
200
The central reference point of the abdomen.
What is Umbilicus?
200
Cold air carrying body heat away from the body.
What is convection.
200
A substance that coats the alveoli to help keep them open.
What is Surfactant
300
You are on a call for a patient who dispatch reported was having an acute allergic reaction. Which of the following findings would you NOT expect to see upon arrival
Blisters and jaundice
300
Swelling of mucosal membranes in the mouth and unusual breath or body odors are common signs of poisoning by:
ingestion.
300
Which of the following is TRUE about the contents of the intraperitoneal abdominal cavity?
The abdomen contains the stomach, spleen, liver, and gallbladder.
300
What is the term for a disruption in the body's normal physiological processes resulting from some element in the patient's natural surroundings?
Environmental emergency
300
Which of the following has the poorest prognosis for recovery after being submerged in the water for a period of time?
An elderly person
400
An allergic reaction is an abnormal response of the...
immune system
400
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?
Inadequate breathing
400
Which organ may leak bacterial fluids into the abdomen if traumatized?
Stomach
400
What is the body's normal temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius ?
98.6
400
When a person dives into cold water, the mammalian diving reflex is believed to help prevent death. The diving reflex works by...
diverting oxygen to the heart and brain, where it is needed most.
500
What is the term for an individual's initial exposure to an antigen, which elicits a primary response from the immune system?
Sensitization
500
You are caring for a patient who has accidentally ingested a poisonous plant. The patient has a diminished level of consciousness but is still able to maintain her own airway and breathe adequately. As you prepare to administer oxygen, how much should you apply?
Enough to keep the pulse oximeter reading over 94 percent
500
Rupture of which structure located in the abdomen would MOST likely result in severe bleeding and death?
Descending aorta
500
the primary structure responsible for temperature regulation in the body.
What is Hypothalamus
500
If the patient who is in trouble while in the water is still responsive and close to shore, you should use the...