Burns and Respiratory
What is the most critical first step in managing severe burns?
Airway assessment
What is the classic symptom of an MI?
Chest pain radiating to arm
What electrolyte imbalance is common in CKD?
Hyperkalemia
What condition causes water retention and low sodium?
Hyperkalemia
What is a symptom of a CVA (stroke)?
Facial droop, slurred speech
Name a key symptom of ARDS.
Severe hypoxemia
What is a compensatory mechanism in shock?
Tachycardia
What is the purpose of dialysis?
Remove waste and excess fluid
What is the hallmark of DKA?
Ketones in urine/blood
What’s the treatment for malignant hyperthermia?
Dantrolene
What sound is heard in pulmonary edema?
Crackles
What is the cause of a pulmonary embolism?
Blood clot in pulmonary artery
What is a symptom of fluid overload?
Edema, hypertension
What is the treatment for DI?
Desmopressin
What’s the best prevention method for MRSA?
Hand hygiene
What should you monitor with a chest tube?
Bubbling, drainage, insertion site
: Name one type of cardiac arrhythmia with no p waves
Atrial Fibrillation
What is a sign of hypocalcemia?
Chvostek’s or Trousseau’s sign
Name a sign of Cushing’s syndrome.
Buffalo hump, moon face
How must a spinal patient be rolled in bed?
Log roll
What causes a tension pneumothorax?
Air trapping with no escape from pleural space
What valve disorder causes backflow into the left atrium?
Mitral regurgitation
What are complications of AKI?
Oliguria, fluid retention, electrolyte imbalance
What causes Addisonian crisis?
Sudden stop of steroids or stress in adrenal insufficiency
What autoimmune disorder presents with a butterfly rash?
Lupus/SLE