Emergency Conditions: Anaphylactic Shock and Heart Attack
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What is the primary cause of shock?

  • Cardiac arrest
  • Damage to the heart
  • Blood vessel constriction
  • Low blood volume (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a sign of shock?

  • Shallow, irregular breathing
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Increased blood pressure (correct)
  • Rapid and weak pulse

What is the primary cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes?

  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Myocarditis
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (correct)

What is the term for the unexpected death resulting from sudden cardiac arrest within 6 hours of an otherwise normal, healthy clinical state?

<p>Sudden cardiac death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of shock?

<p>Respiratory shock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an abnormal thickness of the left ventricular wall?

<p>Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the commotio cordis?

<p>Cardiac arrest from a low-impact blunt blow to the chest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cardiovascular preparticipation screening?

<p>To identify individuals at risk of sudden cardiac death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammatory condition of the muscular walls of the heart?

<p>Myocarditis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the blockage of blood flow to the brain?

<p>Stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of anaphylactic shock?

<p>Wheezing and unable to talk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age of onset for Type 1 Diabetes?

<p>Usually before 30 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely cause of a heart attack?

<p>A blockage in the blood flow to the heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of syncope?

<p>Neurally mediated syncope (NMS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of insulin production in Type 1 Diabetes?

<p>Insulin production is negligible to absent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nutritional status of most people with Type 1 Diabetes?

<p>Almost always lean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for anaphylactic shock?

<p>EpiPen and activate EAP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical symptom of syncope?

<p>Lightheadedness and blurred vision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of onset is typical for Type 2 Diabetes?

<p>Gradual, over weeks to months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with Type 2 Diabetes require insulin therapy?

<p>20%–30% of patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate management of syncope?

<p>Assess and monitor vital signs, and place the individual in a safe, lying down position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between syncope and presyncope?

<p>Syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness, while presyncope is a feeling of impending loss of consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of diet in managing Type 1 Diabetes?

<p>Diet is mandatory, along with insulin therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature of anaphylactic shock, heart attack, and syncope?

<p>All can cause loss of consciousness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

<p>Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is at high incidence of gestational diabetes?

<p>Women with history of gestational diabetes; blacks; Native Americans; Hispanics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a severe hypoglycemic episode in Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?

<p>Blood glucose level &lt; 40 mg/dL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of seizure characterized by repeated or rhythmic jerking muscle movements?

<p>Clonic seizure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of heat exhaustion?

<p>Cool, clammy skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of ineffective circulatory adjustments in heat exhaustion?

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What is the primary mechanism of heat stroke?

<p>Decreased blood plasma volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) that can lead to aseptic necrosis (gangrene diseases)?

<p>Nerve deterioration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary management strategy for Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm?

<p>Prescribed medications and use of inhaler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

<p>It is associated with older age and obesity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

<p>To transfer glucose from the blood into skeletal and cardiac muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when glucose cannot enter the body's cells?

<p>The body shifts from carbohydrate to fat metabolism for energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing diabetes?

<p>Stress and sedentary lifestyle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequences of excess glucose in the urine?

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Flashcards

Anaphylactic Shock

A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty speaking, hives, facial swelling, nausea, dizziness, weak pulse, and low blood pressure.

Heart Attack

A condition caused by a blockage in the heart's blood flow, leading to chest pain, left-sided pain, nausea, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, fatigue, and cold sweat.

Syncope (Fainting)

A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain. It can be caused by various factors, including cardiac, circulatory, metabolic, neurological, and reflex issues.

Shock

A condition where the heart is unable to pump enough oxygenated blood to the vital organs, leading to symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, disorientation, dizziness, cold clammy skin, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, shallow breathing, and a weak pulse.

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Sudden Cardiac Death

An unexpected death that occurs within 6 hours of a normal, healthy state due to a sudden cardiac arrest.

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Cardiovascular Preparticipation Screening

A standard approach for evaluating a person's suitability for sports participation that involves a medical history review, physical examination, and assessment of risk factors.

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Stroke

A condition caused by a blockage in the blood flow to the brain, resulting in symptoms such as difficulty speaking, slurred speech, numbness, paralysis, trouble walking, headache, and vision disturbances.

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by a lack of insulin. This lack leads to high blood glucose levels, dehydration, and ketoacidosis.

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Complications of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Complications associated with diabetes mellitus, including circulatory issues leading to heart disease, nerve damage potentially leading to limb loss, and hypoglycemia.

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Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB)

A narrowing of airways during exercise. Symptoms include chest pain, tightness, dry cough, and shortness of breath.

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Seizures

A disturbance in the brain's electrical activity causing temporary loss of consciousness or involuntary muscle movements. Generalized seizures include absence, tonic, atonic, clonic, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures.

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Heat Exhaustion

A condition characterized by headache, dizziness, fatigue, sweating, cool skin, and a high body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. It occurs due to excessive heat exposure and can lead to heat stroke if not addressed.

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Heat Stroke

A severe medical condition characterized by a body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, confusion, rapid heart rate, and lack of sweating. It occurs due to prolonged heat exposure and requires immediate medical attention.

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Study Notes

Emergency Conditions

Anaphylactic Shock

  • Symptoms: wheezing, unable to talk, hives on body, swollen face, nausea, dizziness, weak rapid pulse, low blood pressure
  • Treatment: EpiPen, activate eap

Heart Attack

  • Cause: blockage in heart blood flow
  • Symptoms: chest pain, pain in left side, pain may come and go, nausea, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, fatigue, cold sweat
  • Treatment: activate eap, begin CPR if needed

Syncope (Fainting)

  • Cause: sudden, transient loss of consciousness
  • Primary causes: cardiac, circulatory, metabolic, neurological, reflex syncope
  • Signs and symptoms: restlessness, pallor, weakness, sighing, yawning, diaphoresis, nausea, lightheadedness, blurred vision, collapse, loss of consciousness

Shock

  • Cause: heart unable to exert adequate pressure to circulate enough oxygenated blood to vital organs
  • Causes: damaged heart, low blood volume, blood vessel dilation
  • Signs and symptoms: restlessness, anxiety, disorientation, dizziness, cold, clammy, moist skin, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, shallow, irregular breathing, rapid and weak pulse

Sudden Cardiac Death

  • Definition: unexpected death resulting from sudden cardiac arrest within 6 hours of an otherwise normal, healthy clinical state
  • Causes: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mitral valve prolapse, myocarditis, acquired valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, Marfan syndrome

Cardiovascular Preparticipation Screening

  • Standard screening approach: medical history, physical examination, and assessment of risk factors
  • Referral to a cardiologist for more extensive screening
  • Clearance for participation must be resolved on an individual basis

Stroke

  • Cause: blood flow to the brain becomes blocked
  • Symptoms: trouble speaking, slurred speech, numbness, paralysis, trouble walking, headache, vision disturbances
  • Treatment: activate eap

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

  • Definition: chronic metabolic disorder characterized by near or absolute lack of insulin
  • Risk factors: heredity, aging, minority ethnicity, obesity, gender, stress, infection, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet
  • Physiology: insulin promotes glucose storage in muscles and liver, lack of insulin leads to high blood glucose levels, dehydration, and ketoacidosis

Complications of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

  • Circulatory: susceptible to CHD, 80% of diabetics die of cardiovascular causes
  • Nerve: nerve deterioration, undetected injuries caused by poor sensation may lead to aseptic necrosis (gangrene diseases)
  • Hypoglycemia: common in type 1 DM, symptoms include confusion, drowsiness, shakiness, and hunger

Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB)

  • Definition: constriction of airways during exercise
  • Symptoms: chest pain and tightness, dry cough, shortness of breath after or during exercise
  • Management: prescribed medications, use of inhaler, proper warm-up and cooldown

Seizures

  • Generalized seizures: absence, tonic, atonic, clonic, myoclonic, tonic-clonic
  • Etiology: result of a shift in the normal balance of excitation and inhibition within the CNS

Weather Concerns - Heat

  • Heat Exhaustion: symptoms include headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, sweating, cool clammy skin, possibly gray complexion, body temperature >104
  • Treatment: remove equipment, move to shaded area, remove excess clothes, use fans, ice, etc. to cool
  • Heat Stroke: decreased blood plasma volumes cause heart to beat faster and work harder, hypothalamus shuts down, sweat stops, body temperature >104

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