Cardiovascular
What blood vessels supply heart muscle with blood?
Coronary arteries
What is cardiogenic shock?
Name a symptom of hypertension (HTN).
Headache
SOB
Nosebleed
Vision changes
Fainting
When was the pt last seen normal?
What is angina? What causes it?
What is congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is an aneurysm?
Weak spot in wall of artery
What is a febrile seizure?
Seizure caused by spike in fever, usually in children <5 yo
4
What is the difference between stable and unstable angina?
Unstable does not
Crackles in lower lobes
Tearing in abdomen or back
What is an absence seizure?
How many points is a perfect verbal response score on GCS?
5
What is acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
Death of heart muscle due to decreased blood flow
Heart attack
What would the legs of someone with CHF likely look like?
Edema
If you see a pulsating mass in the abdomen, what should you do
Handle pt carefully, transport immediately
What is the postical phase?
Phase of confusion following a seizure
How many points is a perfect motor response score on GCS?
6
Name 5 possible signs of myocardial infarction.
Chest pain
Diaphoresis
SOB
Jaw pain
Arm pain
Syncope
Dizziness
Vomiting
What would the neck of someone with CHF potentially look like?
JVC–jugular vein distention
How does nitroglycerin work?
Aspirin prevents clot from worsening by making blood "slippery"
Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels so blood can move around clot
What is status epilepticus?
Multiple seizures without regain of consciousness in between
What is epilepsy?
Seizure disorder