Chapter 20
In contrast to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes:
What is, is caused by resistance to insulin?
What negative effect of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately?
What is, upper airway swelling
Heroin is an example of a(n):
What is, opioid
When assessing a patient who is displaying bizarre behavior, the EMT should:
What is, consider that an acute medical illness may be causing the patient’s behavior
This disease can scar the fallopian tubes.
What is PID?
These are the three collisions of an MVC.
What is Car vs object, person vs vehicle, organs vs body?
Low blood amounts in the body is a cause of.
What is Hypovolemic shock?
In contrast to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia:
What is, can only be corrected in the hospital setting?
What medication blocks the release of histamines?
What is, diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
A construction worker complains of intense pain after a bag of dry powder was spilled on his arm. The EMT should:
What is, brush the chemical from his arm and then flush the skin with water
A 78-year-old female presents with an acute change in her behavior. The patient’s son tells you that his mother has type 2 diabetes and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 6 months ago. The patient’s speech is slurred and she is not alert to her surroundings. You should:
What is, inquire about the possibility of head trauma
This is a tell tell sign of PID.
What is Foul smelling discharge?
This type of trauma would be considered for a fatality.
What is High-energy trauma?
Severe distension and tar like stools are signs of this.
What is a GI Bleed?
The EMT should assess for hypoglycemia in small children with a severe illness or injury because:
What is, children cannot store excess glucose as effectively as adults
What sound indicates swelling of the upper airway?
What is, stridor
As you enter the residence of a patient who has possibly overdosed, you should:
What is, be alert for personal hazards
You respond to a call for an unknown emergency. When you arrive at the scene, the patient’s husband meets you at the door and states that his wife has been depressed and has locked herself in an upstairs bedroom. He further tells you that he keeps his handgun in the bedroom. You should:
What is, remain in a safe place and request law enforcement
This STD is a main cause of PID.
What is Chlamydia?
If a child is in the front seat of a vehicle involved in an MVC you would suspect.
What is neck and facial injuries?
This is the most appropriate care for an assault victim with abdominal pain.
What is rapid transport?
A 75-year-old male with type 1 diabetes presents with chest pain and a general feeling of weakness. He tells you that he took his insulin today and ate a regular meal approximately 2 hours ago. You should treat this patient as though he is experiencing:
What is, a heart attack
A 73-year-old man presents with a generalized rash, which he thinks may have been caused by an antibiotic that he recently began taking. He has a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and emphysema. He is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 144/94 mm Hg, and his pulse is 64 beats/min and regular. You auscultate his breath sounds and hear scattered wheezing, although he is not experiencing respiratory distress. You should:
What is, administer oxygen if needed, transportation the patient, and monitor him for signs of deterioration
You receive a call to a residence where a man found his wife unresponsive on the couch. The patient’s respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min, her breathing is shallow, her heart rate is 40 beats/min, and her pulse is weak. The husband hands you an empty bottle of hydrocodone (Vicodin), which was refilled the day before. You should:
What is, ventilate her with a bag-mask device
A 40-year-old male intentionally cut his wrist out of anger after losing his job. Law enforcement has secured the scene prior to your arrival. As you enter the residence and visualize the patient, you can see that he has a towel around his wrist and a moderate amount of blood has soaked through it. You should:
What is, calmly identify yourself to the patient
A common sign for male and females is painful urination with this STD.
What is Gonorrhea?
In a rollover the MOST likely injury would be to.
What is the head?
Applying direct pressure to a laceration is not stopping the flow of blood. This is the next step.
What is apply a tourniquet?
You respond to a movie theater for a 70-year-old male who is confused. His wife tells you he has type 2 diabetes but refuses to take his pills. Your assessment reveals that the patient is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and tachypneic. Initial management for this patient should include:
What is, applying a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min
You are assessing a young male who was stung on the leg by a scorpion. He is conscious and alert, his breathing is regular and unlabored, and his blood pressure is 122/64 mm Hg. Assessment of his leg reveals a wheal surrounded by an area of redness. He states that he had a “bad reaction” the last time he was stung by a scorpion, and carries his own epinephrine auto-injector. You should:
What is, apply oxygen as needed, clean the area with soap and water or a mild antiseptic, and transport him to the hospital
You are dispatched to a local nursery for a 39-year-old female who is sick. When you arrive, you find the patient lying on the floor. She is semiconscious, has copious amounts of saliva coming from her mouth, and is incontinent of urine. You quickly feel her pulse and note that it is very slow. Immediate management for this patient should include:
What is, thoroughly suctioning her oropharynx
A 66-year-old male presents with bizarre behavior. His daughter states that he did not seem to recognize her and was very rude to her. The patient is conscious, and has a patent airway and adequate breathing. You should:
What is, ask the daughter how her father normally behaves
Asking for a female EMT would be relevant in this circumstance.
What is female sexual assault PT?
A child on a bicycle struck by a car will require this.
What is spinal stabilization?
When treating an open chest wound, this is the MOST appropriate treatment.
What is an occlusive dressing?