AMS
The components of the CPSS
pronator drift, facial droop, slurred or inappropriate speech
In children, this structure is smaller and more easily occluded
the trachea
This lower airway structure contains smooth muscle
bronchioles
This brain injury is caused from shearing, tearing and stretching nerve fibers.
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)
What is the term for the "view from the door"
the general impression
This mnemonic helps with possible causes of AMS
AEIOU TIPS
This age group likes to be informed about what is going on
school-age children
This is the mechanical movement by which O2 enters and CO2 exits the lungs
ventilation
This is a collection of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid
subdural hematoma
The purpose of this portion of the assessment is to determine life threats
primary assessment
This type of diabetes is insulin dependent
Type 1 diabetes
This age group does not like to be separated by their caregiver
toddlers
Chemoreceptors primarily detect an increase in what to stimulate ventilations
CO2
When the signs and symptoms of a subdural hematoma is delayed for days or weeks, it's called ______
an occult subdural hematoma.
What is the scale used to determine general mental status
AVPU
Insulin facilitates the transport of ____ across the cell wall
glucose
These 2 things are proportionately larger in infants
the tongue and the head
This is the process of gas exchange
respiration
This cord syndrome is caused by a hyperflexion injury, with complete loss of motor function
anterior cord syndrome
3 components of the secondary assessment
the physical exam, baseline vitals and patient history
Insulin is produced in this organ
pancreas
This is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 14
trauma
gas exchange between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries
external respiration
This cord syndrome is caused by a hyperextension injury with isolated weakness/numbness in the upper extremities.
central cord syndrome
This physical exam is indicated for conscious medical patients and minimal trauma patients
the focused physical exam