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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eclampsia from severe preeclampsia?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eclampsia from severe preeclampsia?
What describes the condition of placenta previa?
What describes the condition of placenta previa?
Which symptom is associated with hemoptysis?
Which symptom is associated with hemoptysis?
Which condition is associated with chronic bronchitis?
Which condition is associated with chronic bronchitis?
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What is the primary hallmark of compensated shock?
What is the primary hallmark of compensated shock?
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What indicates a patient might be experiencing a significant breathing inadequacy?
What indicates a patient might be experiencing a significant breathing inadequacy?
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Which symptom is NOT typical of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which symptom is NOT typical of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
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In cases of flail chest, which situation typically occurs?
In cases of flail chest, which situation typically occurs?
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What is one way to define guarding in a clinical scenario?
What is one way to define guarding in a clinical scenario?
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Which mnemonic is used to assess a patient's level of consciousness?
Which mnemonic is used to assess a patient's level of consciousness?
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What is a key difference between hypoxia and hypoxia-related conditions?
What is a key difference between hypoxia and hypoxia-related conditions?
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Which symptoms are typically associated with an active seizure?
Which symptoms are typically associated with an active seizure?
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What is the primary function of nitroglycerin in medical treatment?
What is the primary function of nitroglycerin in medical treatment?
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What are the essential steps in treating a patient showing signs of respiratory distress?
What are the essential steps in treating a patient showing signs of respiratory distress?
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What distinguishes croup from epiglottitis in children?
What distinguishes croup from epiglottitis in children?
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Which of the following accurately describes the Rule of Nines in assessing burns?
Which of the following accurately describes the Rule of Nines in assessing burns?
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What is the proper sequence of actions for external bleeding control?
What is the proper sequence of actions for external bleeding control?
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by decreased blood flow leading to tissue damage?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by decreased blood flow leading to tissue damage?
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What should be done first when treating hypothermia?
What should be done first when treating hypothermia?
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Which signs are typically associated with hyperglycemia?
Which signs are typically associated with hyperglycemia?
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Study Notes
Mechanisms of Injury (MOI) vs. Nature of Injury (NOI)
- MOI vs NOI and their importance
Hypoxia
- Definition of hypoxia
HIV and Hepatitis
- HIV and hepatitis: how to protect yourself from them
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) vs. Angina
- Signs, symptoms, and causes of an AMI vs. Angina
Seizures
- Know the steps of seizures and the different kinds
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds
- Upper and lower GI bleed signs and symptoms
Circulatory System
- Passageway of the blood and circulatory system
Splinting
- Steps of splinting and what to do when lacking a pulse prior or during splinting
- OPA vs. NPA indications and contraindications
Respiratory Distress
- Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, know the different sounds
Rule of Nines
- Definition
Epistaxis (Nosebleed)
- Definition of Epistaxis and treatment
Wheezing
- Treatment for wheezing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR rates and ratios for all age groups, with or without being intubated
Cold and Heat-Related Emergencies
- Treatment for cold related emergencies when long transport time
- Treatment for hypothermia and hyperthermia, localized vs. generalized
- Treatment for hypothermia and hyperthermia, conscious vs. unconscious
Spinal Injuries
- Parts of the spinal column and associated injuries
Fontanelles
- Definition of fontanelles
Splinting Procedures
- Know when to splint and what to include in the splint, position of function
Epiglottitis
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for epiglottitis
Croup
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for croup
Meningitis
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for meningitis
Stroke
- Different types of strokes: signs, symptoms, and treatment
- Treatment for active stroke
- Treatment for active seizure
Insulin
- Know how insulin works and what happens if the body doesn't have it
Medical Interventions
- Order or MPA and TPA, know what should be during each part
Anaphylaxis
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for anaphylaxis
Dysuria
- Definition of dysuria
Dysphagia
- Definition of dysphagia
Dyspnea
- Definition of dyspnea
Child and Elderly Abuse
- Signs and symptoms of child and elderly abuse, know when to report it
Shock
- Different types of shock, their associated signs/symptoms, and treatments
Wheezing
- Know what causes wheezing and how to treat
Helmet Removal
- Procedure for helmet removal and which to remove
Nitroglycerin
- Nitroglycerin: indications, contraindications, and how it works
Bleeding Control
- External vs. internal bleeding control
- Triage tagging and order of transport
Cardiac Tamponade
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for cardiac tamponade
Commotio Cordis
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for commotio cordis
Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia
- Signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for hyperglycemia vs. hyperglycemia
Treatments for Abdominal Pain
- TPA vs. MPA, know what to do when you have both
- Treatment for abdominal pain
Seizures
- Types of seizures
Childbirth and Placenta
- Steps of child delivery and placenta
- Know what PCR stands for and its importance
- Know how and when to suction
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and Placenta Previa
- Preeclampsia vs. severe preeclampsia vs. eclampsia
- Definition of placenta previa
Placental Abruption
- Definition of placenta abruption
Chest Compressions
- Chest compression site for all age groups
Hematemesis, Hemoptysis, and Hematuria
- Definition of hematemesis
- Definition of hemoptysis
- Definition of hematuria
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Signs and symptoms of CHF
Coronary Artery Disease
- Signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease
Gastric Distention
- Definition of gastric distention
Emphysema
- Signs and symptoms of emphysema
Asthma
- Signs and symptoms of asthma
Pneumonia
- Signs and symptoms of pneumonia
Chronic Bronchitis
- Signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis
Hypothermia
- Common injuries for each age group
- Steps of hypothermic emergencies and treatment
Mnemonics
- Know the following mnemonics: AVPU, GCS, PAT, APGAR, GEMS
- Know the 5 methods of heat loss
Ventilatory Rates
- Respiratory and ventilatory rates for all age groups
KED and PPE
- Steps of KED and when to use it
- Know appropriate PPE for all scenarios
Tracheostomy and Carbon Monoxide
- Know how to ventilate with a tracheostomy
- Danger of carbon monoxide
Breathing and Chest Wall
- Signs and symptoms of breathing inadequacies
Chest Compressions
- Chest compression depth for all ages
Skull Anatomy
- Know the bones of the skull
Head Injuries
- Signs and symptoms of head injuries, know the vital signs
Assessing Mental Status
- Mnemonic STOPPED
- Importance of assessing mental status
- Importance of getting baseline vitals
Pupillary Response
- When to check PERRL
- When to give epinephrine, dosage, and how it works
Normal vs. Hypoxic Breathing
- Normal breathing stimulus vs. hypoxic drive
Emergency Extrication
- KED vs. rapid extrication
Pain
- Know the difference between referred pain, phantom pain, rebound tenderness
Guarding/Pregnancy
- Definition of guarding
- Pregnancy position for delivery and for complications
- Compensated vs. decompensated shock, know the vital signs
Capillary Refill
- When to assess capillary refill and what it indicates
Pneumothorax
- Different types of pneumothoraces
Flail Chest
- Definition and causes of a flail chest
Tourniquet
- When and how to apply a tourniquet
Hazmat
- Precautions for hazmat emergencies
Neonatal Resuscitation
- Know when to ventilate or begin CPR for neonatal resuscitation
Bites and Stings
- Treatment for bites and stings
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
- FBAO steps for conscious and unconscious patients
Assessing Stroke Patients
- Know what to assess stroke patients for
Ligaments and Tendons
- Ligament vs. tendon
Eye Injuries
- Treatment for eye injuries
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Description
This quiz covers essential topics in emergency medical care, including mechanisms of injury, hypoxia, and the differences between acute myocardial infarction and angina. It also explores vital treatment steps for seizures, respiratory distress, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Test your knowledge of these critical medical concepts.
