Endocrine
This classic triad is seen in hyperglycemia
What is polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
This condition is often called the “silent killer.”
HTN
Crackles and fever suggest this condition.
PNA
This acronym helps identify stroke quickly.
BEFAST (balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time)
Pain out of proportion = what emergency?
Compartment syndrome
MI patient—what kills first?
Dysrhythmias
52 year old patient newly diagnosed with pre-diabetic- What is the priority initial management?
Lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise)
Chest pain radiating to arm + diaphoresis = likely what?
Myocardial infarction (MI)
Which device delivers MOST accurate oxygen in COPD?
Venturi mask
“Worst headache of my life” indicates what type of stroke?
hemorrhagic
Unilateral leg swelling = likely?
DVT
COPD exacerbation—priority issue?
Airway/ CO2 retention
Which are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes?
A. Obesity
B. Sedentary lifestyle
C. Young age
D. Hypertension
Which are MI interventions?
A. Oxygen
B. Aspirin
C. Nitroglycerin
D. Insulin
A, B, C (MONA/FONA)
Signs of late COPD:
A. Barrel chest
B. Cyanosis
C. Increased energy
D. Clubbing
barrel chest, cyanosis, clubbing (A, B, D)
Signs of stroke:
A. Facial droop
B. Arm drift
C. Slurred speech
D. Fever
facial droop, arm drift, slurred speech (A, B, C)
DVT signs include:
A. Warmth
B. Redness
C. Bilateral swelling
D. Pain
warmth, redness, pain (A, B, D)
Compartment syndrome untreated—what happens?
Loss of limb
Which lab confirms diabetes diagnosis?
What is HbA1c ≥ 6.5%
Most specific lab for MI?
Troponin
What breathing technique helps COPD patients remove CO₂?
Pursed-lip breathing
What medication is given in ischemic stroke within time window?
tPA
What is the definitive treatment for compartment syndrome?
Fasciotomy
Post-op patient sudden SOB—what do you suspect?
PE
Post-op Type 1 diabetic—what is MOST important?
What is frequent glucose monitoring
Post-PCI—what is your FIRST assessment?
bleeding at insertion site
COPD patient suddenly confused—what is happening?
hypercapnia (CO₂ retention)
After tPA—what is MOST important to monitor?
Bleeding
What complication is most dangerous from DVT?
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Who do you see FIRST?
A. COPD patient with SpO₂ 90% on 2L NC
B. Post-op patient with HR 110 and pain 8/10
C. DKA patient with glucose 450 and K⁺ 6.2
D. Stroke patient with new difficulty swallowing
D. Stroke patient with new difficulty swallowing