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Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically:
Burns associated with lightning strikes are typically:
In addition to administering oxygen and providing reassurance, further care for a patient bitten by a snake with minimal pain and swelling should include:
In addition to administering oxygen and providing reassurance, further care for a patient bitten by a snake with minimal pain and swelling should include:
The MOST prominent symptom of decompression sickness is:
The MOST prominent symptom of decompression sickness is:
Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia?
Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia?
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Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature falls below:
Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature falls below:
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Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
Drowning is MOST accurately defined as:
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For a 30-year-old male who is unresponsive, pale, and apneic after being lost in the woods, you should:
For a 30-year-old male who is unresponsive, pale, and apneic after being lost in the woods, you should:
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A diver has difficulty breathing after rapidly ascending from approximately 30 feet and shows cyanosis with pink froth. You should:
A diver has difficulty breathing after rapidly ascending from approximately 30 feet and shows cyanosis with pink froth. You should:
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During transport of a patient with a frostbitten foot, you should:
During transport of a patient with a frostbitten foot, you should:
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The EMT must assume that any unwitnessed water-related incident is accompanied by:
The EMT must assume that any unwitnessed water-related incident is accompanied by:
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Study Notes
Burns from Lightning Strikes
- Burns from lightning strikes are typically classified as superficial.
Snake Bite Management
- For a conscious adult bitten by an unidentified snake, care includes supine positioning, leg splinting, and transport.
Decompression Sickness Symptoms
- The most notable symptom of decompression sickness is abdominal or joint pain.
Hyperthermia Definition
- Hyperthermia occurs when the body is exposed to more heat than it can lose.
Hypothermia Threshold
- Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature falling below 95°F (35°C).
Drowning Definition
- Drowning is defined as death from suffocation following submersion in water.
Unresponsive Patient in Cold Conditions
- For an unresponsive patient found after 18 hours in cold conditions (30°F), assess for a carotid pulse for up to 60 seconds.
Diver with Breathing Difficulty
- In a diver who has difficulty breathing after rapid ascent, perform suction, apply high-flow oxygen, monitor for pneumothorax, and contact medical control for transport to a recompression facility.
Frostbite Patient Transport
- When transporting a patient with a frostbitten foot, protect the injured area from further harm.
Water-Related Incidents
- Unwitnessed water-related incidents should be assumed to possibly involve a spinal injury.
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This quiz covers critical concepts related to burns associated with lightning strikes and snake bites. Test your knowledge on the correct assessments and treatments in these emergency scenarios. Perfect for healthcare students or professionals!
