Vitals
The letters MAP mean...
Mean Arterial Pressure
Xtra points-what is the formula for determining MAP
Your pt has hives, and very tachycardic HR, and is whistling while breathing. Your pt is experiencing what type of shock?
Anaphylaxis which is Distributive Shock.
Your patient is actively bleeding, you should?
apply direct pressure
Sweaty skin is called what?
Diaphoresis
Albuterol is a medication used to alleviate respiratory distress by what action?
bronchodilation
Blood Glucose normal range is..
75-120
Your pt is complaining of abdominal pain after crashing his motorcycle into the side of a car at a speed of 20mph. Pt did not fly over the car but remained on his motorcycle. During pt assessment you notice that his abdomen is hot to the touch with evident bruising around the umbilical area. What Shock do you suspect your pt will experience?
Hypovolemic
What position can you place your pt in that will assist with low Blood Pressure?
Trendelenburg
Ripping or tearing pain is often associated with what?
Abdominal Aortic Anuerysm "AAA"
Administered by stabbing the thigh, this medication is often carried by individuals with a known extreme allergy.
Epinephrine Pen
SPO2 should be at or above what %?
94%
Your pt was not wearing his seatbelt and was in a head on collision. Your pt is experiencing severe chest pain and AMS. Blood pressure is 98/82. What do you suspect is your pts injury?
Cardiac Tamponade
Xtra points-which shock is this
What should be your first line of treatment in a pt with the vitals of BP 100/70, HR 110, and RR 20 and SPO2 of 93%.
High flow O2 by NC or NRB
decreased urine output can be a sign of what?
Dehydration, kidney failure, or Urinary Tract Infection "UTI"
Vasodilation is the action of this drug. You will often assist your pt in taking this medication if their CC is chest pain.
Nitroglycerin
Xtra points: describe the effects of the medication and possible changes in vitals.
Bradycardia is...
a heart rate of less than 60bpm
You are called to a nursing home for a pt that has a UTI, pts vitals are BP 90/70, HR 115, RR 24 and temp 99.9 oral. What do you suspect?
Sepsis
Xtra points-what kind of shock is this?
You are unable to control bleeding with direct pressure on the lower extremity, you should?
apply a tourniquet and note the time of application.
Slurring speech, facial drooping, and weakness on one side of the body indicate what malady?
Stroke
Oral Glucose is administered when the BGL reads less than what?
75
Xtra points-what is a contraindication for administered oral glucose?
If your Blood Pressure is 70/30 then your MAP is....
43.3
Congestive Heart Failure is often termed Exacerbated when an acute attack happens. You pt is experiencing what type of shock when this extreme point happens.
Cardiogenic Shock.
If your pt has a fever of 104.7 and has AMS you should immediately do what?
remove clothing and actively cool pt.
The thunderclap headache described as the worst headache I have ever had that just came out of nowhere is indicative of what medical malady?
Hemorrhagic Stroke
If your pt presents with depressed respirations and AMS along with pin point pupils, what drug can be administered Intranasal that will potentially restore respirations/ventilations?
Naloxone "Narcan"