Airway & Respiratory
This type of respirations is commonly seen in diabetic ketoacidosis.
What are Kussmaul respirations?
This is the most common early sign of shock.
What is tachycardia?
This medication should be given early to a patient with suspected ACS who can swallow.
What is aspirin?
Brown amniotic fluid indicates this.
What is meconium staining?
The three classic signs of hyperglycemia are known as the three what?
What are the three Ps?
This is the first intervention for an apneic opioid overdose patient who still has a pulse.
What is bag-mask ventilation?
Hypotension and bradycardia after spinal trauma suggest this type of shock.
What is neurogenic shock?
This implanted device treats slow heart rates.
What is a pacemaker?
In pediatric shock, this vital sign is usually a late finding.
What is hypotension?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are examples of these.
What are signs of hyperglycemia?
A late sign of tension pneumothorax.
What is tracheal deviation?
The trauma triad of death includes hypothermia, coagulopathy, and this condition.
What is acidosis?
This dysrhythmia is a major risk factor for embolic stroke.
What is atrial fibrillation?
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle requires only these two assessment tools.
What are your eyes and ears?
SLUDGE symptoms are commonly associated with poisoning by this class of chemicals.
What are organophosphates?
This respiratory disease is also known as whooping cough.
What is pertussis?
Flank bruising after abdominal trauma suggests bleeding in this space.
What is the retroperitoneal space?
Adult CPR is performed at this compression-to-ventilation ratio.
What is 30:2?
Approximately half of patients with Down syndrome have this congenital condition.
What is congenital heart disease?
This medication is paired with atropine for severe organophosphate poisoning.
What is pralidoxime (2-PAM)?
This treatment is most appropriate for a conscious CHF patient with severe respiratory distress and crackles.
What is CPAP?
JVD, hypotension, and clear lung sounds after chest trauma suggest this condition.
What is cardiac tamponade?
This condition should be strongly suspected in an elderly patient with diaphoresis, weakness, and near syncope.
What is myocardial infarction?
Painful vaginal bleeding after trauma in late pregnancy suggests this condition.
What is abruptio placentae?
A fine white powder exposure should make you suspicious for this biologic agent.
What is anthrax?