Abdominal Pain Assessment Clinical Guidelines Quiz
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What is a common presentation of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) according to the clinical guidelines?

  • Severe headache and dizziness
  • Joint pain and skin rash
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting (correct)
  • Which condition should be considered in patients over 50 years old presenting with abdominal pain?

  • Abdominal Aneurysm (correct)
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Gastroenteritis
  • What is the recommended target SpO2 for oxygen therapy in clinical management of abdominal pain?

  • 92% - 96% (correct)
  • 85% - 90%
  • 98% - 100%
  • 80% - 85%
  • What should be the initial approach to abdominal pain in women of childbearing age based on the text?

    <p>Treat as an ectopic pregnancy until proven otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition presents with severe pain and limited exam findings according to the text?

    <p>Mesenteric Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the clinical management options mentioned in the guidelines for abdominal pain?

    <p>Consult online medical control as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In pediatric patients under 37 kg, what dosing should be used for medications or electrical therapy?

    <p>'PEDIA Tape' defined dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mesenteric ischemia presents with severe pain and limited exam findings.' What type of exam findings are typically limited in this condition?

    <p>'Abdominal'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended target SpO2 for oxygen therapy in clinical management of abdominal pain?

    <p>92% - 96%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) according to the clinical guidelines?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the initial approach to abdominal pain in pediatric patients < 37 kg based on the guidelines?

    <p>Use pediatric dosing of medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition should be considered in women of childbearing age presenting with abdominal pain until proven otherwise?

    <p>Ectopic pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mesenteric ischemia presents with severe pain and limited exam findings.' What type of pain is typically experienced in this condition?

    <p>Severe, unrelenting pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnosis should be considered with abdominal pain in patients over 50 years old?

    <p>Abdominal Aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Abdominal pain in women of childbearing age should be treated as an ectopic pregnancy until proven otherwise.' What is the reason behind this approach?

    <p>'Ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening if not promptly addressed'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'DKA often presents with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.' What other symptom is commonly seen with Diabetic Ketoacidosis according to the text?

    <p>'Excessive thirst'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Pain, Nausea, Vomiting' are common symptoms associated with which condition mentioned in the clinical guidelines?

    <p>'Gastroenteritis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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