Questions and Answers
An anaphylactic reaction constitutes what type of medical emergency?
At what point should you make a preliminary transport decision?
You are dispatched to a home where you find a 45-year-old woman in apparent respiratory distress. What is the first step in your assessment process?
What mnemonic is used to determine a patient's chief complaint?
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HIV is caused by what type of organism?
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Jaundice is a sign of which disease?
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Why is tuberculosis not more common than it is?
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Which of the following diseases is the most virulent?
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What is an index of suspicion?
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Which of the following best describes a communicable disease?
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Ten days after treating a 34-year-old patient with tuberculosis, a tuberculin skin test yields a positive result. This MOST likely indicates what?
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After sizing up the scene of a patient with a possible infectious disease, your next priority should be to:
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An infectious disease is MOST accurately defined as:
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Assessment of the medical patient is usually focused on the _________.
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Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that it:
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Study Notes
Medical Emergencies and Reactions
- Anaphylactic reactions are classified as immunologic emergencies.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is considered a communicable disease, wherein air transmission is inefficient due to dilution with uninfected air.
Assessment and Transport Decisions
- Preliminary transport decisions should be made once the preliminary assessment is complete.
- Safety assessment is the initial step in evaluating patients in distress, such as someone in apparent respiratory distress using accessory muscles.
Mnemonics and Assessment Techniques
- The mnemonic OPQRST is utilized to identify a patient’s chief complaint, focusing on onset, provocation, quality, radiation, severity, and time.
- An index of suspicion reflects awareness of potential unseen, life-threatening conditions.
Infectious Diseases and Symptoms
- HIV is a virus, while hepatitis is specifically associated with jaundice as a symptom.
- Hepatitis B is more virulent compared to hepatitis C, indicating a higher capacity to cause disease.
Communicable Diseases
- Diseases that can spread from one person to another are referred to as communicable diseases.
- Infectious diseases are defined as conditions caused by the growth and spread of harmful organisms within the body.
Infection Control and Precautions
- After assessing a scene with potential infectious diseases, the priority is to take standard precautions for safety.
- If exposed to a patient with tuberculosis, a positive tuberculin skin test indicates previous exposure to another infected individual before treatment, not casual contact.
General Disease Characteristics
- Hepatitis B has a greater disease-producing ability, implying an increased risk of chronic infection.
- In 2009, the H1N1 virus resulted in over 200,000 deaths globally, highlighting the impact and severity of influenza viruses.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in medical emergencies with this Chapter 14 quiz. From anaphylactic reactions to transport decisions, assess your understanding of crucial medical protocols. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
