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RA 101 Midterm
Medical Emergencies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aura: | - subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as an epileptic attack - a physical or mental warning of an impending seizure |
| Emergency: | unexpected or sudden occasion; an urgent or pressing need |
| Pallor: | paleness; absence of skin coloration |
| Urticaria: | hives; vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema |
| Wounds: | bodily injuries caused by physical means with disruption of the normal continuity of structures |
| Wound Dehiscence: | separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial only, or complete, with disruption of all layers; sutures separate |
| The technologist should keep in mind the following priorities when working with patients in emergency situations: | - Ensure an open airway - Control bleeding - Take measures to prevent or treat shock - Attend to wounds or fractures - Provide emotional support - Continually reevaluate and follow up appropriately |
| Of the several ways to categorize head injuries, the simplest form of classification is by: | level of consciousness |
| Find-ings in an alert or drowsy patient that can signify a deteriorating head injury include: | irritability, lethargy, slowing pulse rate, and slowing respiratory rate |
| Hypovolemic shock: | caused by loss of blood or tissue fluid |
| Cardiogenic shock: | caused by a variety of cardiac disorders, including myocardial infarction |
| Neurogenic shock: | caused by spinal anesthesia or damage to the upper spinal cord |
| Vasogenic shock: | caused by sepsis, deep anesthesia, or anaphylaxis |
| Signs and symptoms that a patient might be going into shock include: | restlessness, apprehension or general anxiety, tachycardia, decreasing blood pressure, cold and clammy skin, and pallor |
| Anaphylactic shock is a type of vasogenic shock and is most commonly encountered in: | connection with the administration of iodinated contrast media |
| Hypoglycemia: | a condition in which excessive insulin is present; intensely hungry, weak, shaky and may sweat excessively, confused and irritable/hostility |
| Hyperglycemia: | is a condition of excessive sugar in the blood |
| Cerebral function is generally impaired if the brain is deprived of oxygen for more than: | 4 to 6 minutes |
| New guidelines have replaced the ABC order with: | CAB: compressions, airway, breathing |
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