HAVE A HEART
A contraindication of Nitroglycerine is a systolic B/P of
<100 mm Hg
I'm the foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction.
Allergen.
When documenting a patient’s description of his or her chest pain or discomfort, the EMT should use:
The patient's own words.
A disorder of glucose metabolism is best defined as this.
Diabetes.
Excess glucose in the blood is excreted by the kidneys, causing this.
Polyuria.
The spleen, kidneys, and pancreas are ______ organs.
Solid
I/We supply oxygen to different parts of the body.
Arteries
I control most basic functions of the body, like breathing and swallowing.
Brain Stem
Pain that may be at a distant point (back, shoulder, etc.) is considered this type of pain.
Referred.
I am a common medication commonly given to prevent blood clots.
Aspirin
Normal BGL levels are between.
80 and 120 mg/dL
I am the most likely organ to bleed profusely if injured.
Liver.
Following administration, the effects of epinephrine are typically observed within this timeframe.
Within 1 minute.
I'm the medical term for hives.
Urticaria
Lower right quadrant pain with lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting is MOST LIKELY caused by this.
Appendicitis.
When given as a pill or in a spray, I am capable of relieving angina pain within 5 minutes.
Nitroglycerine.
Aphasia
This effect of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately.
Upper airway swelling.
Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the:
Right Atrium
I'm the part of the brain that controls muscles and body coordination.
Cerebellum
A person who is not thinking clearly and acts confused has this.
Altered Mental Status.
This type of hernia loses its blood supply due to compression by local tissues.
Compression.
I am a condition in which no insulin is produced by the body.
Type 1 Diabetes
This organ regulates B/P by removing sodium and water from the body.
Kidneys
This occurs when myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply.
Angina Pectoris
The three major parts of the brain are the:
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.
Assessing arm drift, speech, and facial droop are part of this prehospital evaluation.
Cincinnati Stroke Scale.
This system slows the heart and respiratory rates.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
I am a result of fat metabolization when glucose is unavailable.
Ketones
Peritonitis is the MOST common and significant complication associated with this.
Acute abdomen.
I am made up of the Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic if they have this.
Bleeding in the brain.
This sound indicates swelling of the upper airway.
Stridor
When assessing for arm drift of a patient with a suspected stroke, you should instruct them to do this with their eyes.
Close them
Prolonged seizures without a return of consciousness.
Status Eplilepticus.
I assist in the filtration of blood, serve as a blood reservoir, and produce antibodies.
Spleen
The electrical impulse generated by the heart originates here.
Sinoatrial (SA) node.
The spinal cord exits the cranium through this.
Foramen magnum.
Blockage of a cerebral artery will cause this type of stroke.
Ischemic
Chronic renal failure is a condition that is often caused by these two things.
Hypertension or diabetes.
A serious condition that occurs when insulin is not available in the body (VERY HIGH blood glucose).
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).
A redness and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of your belly or abdomen is called this.
Peritonitis.
I supply blood to the right ventricle and inferior wall of the left ventricle.
Right Coronary Artery.
Bilateral wheezing over all lung fields associated with anaphylaxis is due to narrowing of these.
Bronchioles.
An exaggerated immune system response to any substance is considered a/an.
Allergic reaction /Anaphylaxis.
Erosion of the protective layer of the stomach or duodenum secondary to overactivity of digestive juices results in this.
Ulcer
Diabetic patients are at a higher risk of developing this at some point.
Blindness
I'm the body system that controls involuntary activities.
Autonomic nervous system (ANS)