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| T/F: Levels of consciousness range from alert to comatose. |
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Which of the following is not an indication of a deteriorating head injury?
1. increased pulse rate
2. lethargy
3. irritability
4. slowing respiration |
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With a deteriorating head injury, the first priory should be:
1. shaking the patient in order to keep him or her awake
2. maintaining an open airway
3. stimulating the patient
4. allowing the patient to sleep |
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| maintaining an open airway |
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A general term that indicates a failure of the circulatory system to support vital body functions is:
1. stroke
2. diabetes
3. shock
4. all the above |
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| T/F: Hypovolemic shock is due to the loss of a large amount of blood. |
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| T/F: A myocardial infarction can lead to cardiogenic shock. |
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A sign or symptom of shock is:
1. increasing blood pressure
2. dry skin
3. pallor
4. calmness |
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Anaphylactic shock is a type of ___ shock.
1. hypovolemic
2. cardiogenic
3. neurogenic
4. vasogenic |
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The administration of iodinated contrast media may induce:
1. anaphylactic shock
2. concussion
3. diabetes
4. none of the above |
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Which of the following anaphylactic reactions is most life threatening?
1. nausea
2. urticaria
3. shock
4. laryngeal edema |
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The condition in which excessive insulin is present is:
1. cardiac arrest
2. anaphylactic shock
3. hypoglycemia
4. seizure |
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Which of the following may be given to a patient to counteract insulin shock?
1. orange juice
2. peanut butter
3. hamburger
4. none of the above |
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A sign or symptom of a diabetic coma is:
1. excessive saliva
2. excessive thirst
3. shallow breathing
4. all the above |
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The Heimlich maneuver:
1. increases intrathoracic pressure
2. is used in situations in which a person may be choking
3. is used to propel an object out of the throat
4. all the above |
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| T/F: The Heimlich maneuver should never be performed on a pregnant woman. |
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| false: it should be performed a little higher. |
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| T/F: A radiographer may cease doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when the schedule is backed up. |
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| false: a radiographer should always perform CPR when needed. |
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| T/F: A stroke is synonymous with a cardiac arrest. |
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| false: a stroke is synonymous with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) |
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Which is not a sign or symptom of a CVA (cerebrovascular accident)?
1. slurred speech
2. loss of vision
3. paralysis
4. none of the above |
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| T/F: Nausea is both a psychological and a physiologic reaction. |
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The medical term for a nosebleed is:
1. epistaxis
2. vertigo
3. syncope
4. aura |
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The medical term for dizziness is:
1. epistaxis
2. vertigo
3. syncope
4. aura |
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The medical term for fainting is:
1. epistaxis
2. vertigo
3. syncope
4. aura |
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| T/F: Bleeding outside the vessel is called hemorrhage. |
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| T/F: Wound dehiscence is a common postoperative occurrence. |
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| false: it does happen, but it is not that common. |
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| T/F: CPR is indicated in all situations of cardiac arrest. |
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| false: some patients may be DNR or you may have to result straight to an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) . |
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| What are the 4 levels of consciousness? |
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| alert, drowsy, unconscious, comatose |
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