Chapter 10: Medical Emergencies Review

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Seizures that produce shaking movements and involve the entire body are called:

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Generalized seizures

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Which of the following is not a treatment for a patient exhibiting seizures? Clear the area of harmful objects, Place the patient in the recovery position after the seizure is stopped, Restrain the patient, Start rescue breathing after the seizure ends if the patient does not start breathing

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Restrain the patient

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Some seizures may be caused by stroke or diabetic emergencies

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True

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The EMR should suspect a heart condition if the patient complains of which of the following? pain or discomfort in the chest, neck, jaw, arm, or back, difficulty in breathing, nausea and vomiting, all of the above

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all of the above

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Indications that a patient may be suffering from a heart attack include: chest pain or pressure, dyspnea, nausea.

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all of the above

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The proper treatment for the patient with breathing difficulties includes: ensuring an open airway and administering supplemental oxygen, placing the patient in a position of comfort, usually sitting up, loosening any tight clothing.

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all of the above

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Signs and symptoms of a stroke include all of the following except: confusion and dizziness, numbness or paralysis on one side of the body, unequal pupils.

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slow pulse

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If you are unsure whether a conscious diabetic patient is suffering from hypoglycemia or diabetic coma, you should

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administer a sugary substance

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Your patient is exhibiting abnormal behavior. You know that during your assessment you should be looking for possible contributing causes. All of the following could be a cause of abnormal behavior EXCEPT: possible stroke, seizures, mind-altering substances.

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uncomplicated heart attack.

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You and your crew respond to an emergency call and find several family members who are upset because one of the children has had a seizure. They are concerned and want to know how this could have happened. You know that all of the following could be causes of seizures EXCEPT: fever, head trauma, epilepsy.

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hypothermia.