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| __________ is the result of an exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction, an allergic reaction. |
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| A ___________ is a contraction of smooth muscles in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles causing narrowing of the lumen. |
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| ___________ is profuse sweating, heavy perspiration. |
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| What is the medical term for fainting. |
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| What are the non-trauma medical emergencies that are most likely to occur while the patient is undergoing radiographic imaging? (name 8) |
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Definition
1. Shock
2. Anaphylaxis (a type of shock)
3. Pulmonary Embolus
4. Diabetic Reactions
5. CVAs
6. Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest
7. Syncope
8. Seizures |
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| (True or False) In most cases, the first action that should be taken in a life-threatening emergency is to call the hospital emergency team, the physician conducting the procedure, and a co-worker for assistance. |
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| 3 areas are observed using the Glasgow Coma Scale. What are they? |
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Definition
| 1. Eyes Opening 2. Motor Response 3. Verbal Response |
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| _____ is the body's pathological reaction to illness, trauma, or severe physiologic or emotional stress. |
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Definition
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| What are the symptoms of the compensatory stage of shock? |
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Definition
1. Skin is cold and clammy
2. Urine output decreases
3. Respirations increase
4. Bowel sounds are hypoactive
5. Blood pressure is normal
6. Anxiety level increases; patient may begin to be uncooperative |
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What stage of shock is this?
Blood is shunted away from the lungs, skin, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract to accomodate the brain's and heart's critical need for oxygen. |
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Definition
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Term
What stage of shock is this?
The patient has acute renal failure, and the liver, gastrointestinal, and hematologic systems being to fail. |
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Definition
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| What are the symptoms of the progressive stage of shock? |
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Definition
| 1. Blood pressure falls 2. Respirations are rapid and shallow 3. Severe pulmonary edema (acute respiration distress syndrome/shock lung) 4. Tachycardia 5. Pt c/o cp 6. Mental status changes: confusion -> lethargy -> loss of consciousness 7. Renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, and hematologic problems occur |
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What stage of shock is this?
The organ systems of the body suffer irreparable damage, and recovery is unlikely. |
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Definition
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| What are the symptoms of the irreversible stage of shock? |
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Definition
| 1. Blood pressure remains low 2. Renal and liver failure occur 3. There is a release of necrotic tissue toxins and an overwhelming lactic acidosis |
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Term
| When the amount of intravascular fluid decreases by 15% - 20% or by a loss of 750 - 1,300 ml, what type of shock occurs? |
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Definition
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| Sx of hypovolemic shock: (name 4) |
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Definition
1. Pt is excessively thirsty
2. Extremeties are cold
3. Skin is cold and clammy
4. Cyanosis (starting at lips and nails) |
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| Radiographer's response to hypovolemic shock: |
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Definition
1. Stop procedure
2. Place pt in supine with legs elevated 30 degrees (if no spinal injury suspected)
3. Notify physician, call for emergency assistance
4. Prepare to assist with oxygen, intravenous fluids, and meds
5. Assess vital signs every 5 min until emergency team arrives |
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Term
| ___________ shock is caused by a failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the vital organs. |
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Definition
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| What should the radiographer's response be for cardiogenic shock? |
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Definition
1. Call emergency team
2. Locate emergency cart
3. Notify physician
4. Place pt in semi-fowler's to facilitate respiration
5. Prepare to assist with oxygen, intravenous fluid, and medication administration
6. Assess vital signs every 5 min until emergency team arrives |
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Term
| ___________ shock occurs when a pooling of blood in the peripheral blood vessels results in decreased venous return of blood to the heart, decreased blood pressure, and decreased tissue perfusion. |
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Definition
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Term
| There are 3 types of distributive shock. What are they? |
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Definition
1. Neurogenic
2. Septic
3. Anaphylactic |
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Term
| __________ is the result of an exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to an allergic reaction. |
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Definition
|
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Term
| A ___________ is a contraction of smooth muscles in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles causing narrowing of the lumen. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| ___________ is profuse sweating, heavy perspiration. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the medical term for fainting. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the non-trauma medical emergencies that are most likely to occur while the patient is undergoing radiographic imaging? (name 8) |
|
Definition
1. Shock
2. Anaphylaxis (a type of shock)
3. Pulmonary Embolus
4. Diabetic Reactions
5. CVAs
6. Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest
7. Syncope
8. Seizures |
|
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Term
| (True or False) In most cases, the first action that should be taken in a life-threatening emergency is to call the hospital emergency team, the physician conducting the procedure, and a co-worker for assistance. |
|
Definition
|
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Term
| A rapid neurologic assessment tool that is used frequently in health care institutions is the _______ ____ _____. |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 areas are observed using the Glasgow Coma Scale. What are they? |
|
Definition
1. Eyes Opening
2. Motor Response
3. Verbal Response |
|
|
Term
| _____ is the body's pathological reaction to illness, trauma, or severe physiologic or emotional stress. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the symptoms of the compensatory stage of shock? |
|
Definition
1. Skin is cold and clammy
2. Urine output decreases
3. Respirations increase
4. Bowel sounds are hypoactive
5. Blood pressure is normal
6. Anxiety level increases; patient may begin to be uncooperative |
|
|
Term
What stage of shock is this?
Blood is shunted away from the lungs, skin, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract to accomodate the brain's and heart's critical need for oxygen. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What stage of shock is this? The patient has acute renal failure, and the liver, gastrointestinal, and hematologic systems begin to fail. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the symptoms of the progressive stage of shock? |
|
Definition
1. Blood pressure falls
2. Respirations are rapid and shallow
3. Severe pulmonary edema (acute respiration distress syndrome/shock lung)
4. Tachycardia
5. Pt c/o cp
6. Mental status changes: confusion -> lethargy -> loss of consciousness
7. Renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, and hematologic problems occur. |
|
|
Term
What stage of shock is this?
The organ systems of the body suffer irreparable damage, and recovery is unlikely. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the symptoms of the irreversible stage of shock? |
|
Definition
| 1. Blood pressure remains low 2. Renal and liver failure occur 3. There is a release of necrotic tissue toxins and an overwhelming lactic acidosis |
|
|
Term
| When the amount of intravascular fluid decreases by 15% - 20% or by a loss of 750 - 1,300 ml, what type of shock occurs? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Sx of hypovolemic shock: (name 4) |
|
Definition
1. Pt is excessively thirsty
2. Extremeties are cold
3. Skin is cold and clammy
4. Cyanosis (starting at lips and nails) |
|
|
Term
| Radiographer's response to hypovolemic shock: |
|
Definition
1. Stop procedure
2. Place pt in supine with legs elevated 30 degrees (if no spinal injury suspected)
3. Notify physician, call for emergency assistance
4. Prepare to assist with oxygen, intravenous fluids, and meds
5. Assess vital signs every 5 min until emergency team arrives |
|
|
Term
| ___________ shock is caused by a failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the vital organs. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What should the radiographer's response be for cardiogenic shock? |
|
Definition
1. Call emergency team
2. Locate emergency cart
3. Notify physician
4. Place pt in semi-fowler's to facilitate respiration
5. Prepare to assist with oxygen, intravenous fluid, and medication administration
6. Assess vital signs every 5 min until emergency team arrives |
|
|
Term
| ___________ shock occurs when a pooling of blood in the peripheral blood vessels results in decreased venous return of blood to the heart, decreased blood pressure, and decreased tissue perfusion. |
|
Definition
|
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Term
| There are 3 types of distributive shock. What are they? |
|
Definition
1. Neurogenic
2. Septic
3. Anaphylactic |
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